Jurgen Klopp made notable call before NY Red Bulls hired Michael Bradley as manager

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The New York club is the American side in Red Bull football's global production chain. Sports chatted with New York Red Bulls sporting director Julian de Guzman last week during Panini America's 2026 World Cup Sticker launch about just how involved Klopp and the global Red Bull team have been in the American club's coaching search.

We are here in New York, and it's going to make sense for what Red Bull needs in this league, in this market. (Image: Getty Images) "And historically, you know, we stuck to that where somebody who knows the league, somebody who understands the league, is going to be the most important thing for you when you appoint a coach for the New York Red Bulls." Klopp has visited the New York club's training ground on multiple occasions and praised the project.

He called New York's training center in Morris Township "outstanding." Michael Bradley (L) thrived at New York Red Bulls II in 2026 (Image: Getty Images) In Bradley, the Red Bulls are certainly getting someone familiar with the league. Schwarz, New York's former manager, led the club to the MLS Cup final in 2024 before the Red Bulls' form slumped in 2025 despite the addition of striker Eric Maxim Chuopo-Moting.