New York Red Bulls

United States' Ricardo Pepi (9) reacts after Belgium scored a goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match in Seattle, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

US must learn to navigate its pay-for-play world to find a pipeline to World Cup competitiveness

America’s early departure from the 2026 World Cup raised a question that arises every four years: What would it take to produce a global soccer superpower in the United States?

San Jose Earthquakes head coach Bruce Arena looks on before an MLS soccer match against the Vancouver Whitecaps May 9, 2026, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

Earthquakes sign coach Bruce Arena through the 2028-29 season

Inter Miami CF midfielder Lionel Messi (10) celebrates his goal during second half MLS soccer against Toronto FC, in Toronto on Saturday, May 9, 2026.(Frank Gunn /The Canadian Press via AP)

Messi doubles MLS base salary, his $28 million total compensation more than twice any other player

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi attacks with the ball in the first half during an MLS soccer match against the New York Red Bulls, Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami get 2-2 tie with Red Bulls, after 17-year-old Mehmeti scores late

Liverpool's manager Jurgen Klopp gestures to fans at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between West Ham United and Liverpool at London stadium in London, on April 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File)

Klopp dismisses Real Madrid speculation as ‘nonsense’ and denies any contact

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Mijahir Jiménez scores 2 goals in 1st MLS start as the Red Bulls beat Orlando 3-2

Iloski scores a goal for the 5th consecutive game, Union beat Sounders 1-0 for 2nd straight win

Biel and Westwood each score a goal, Kahlina has 5 saves; Charlotte beats Red Bulls 2-0

Iloski, Vassilev and Pierre each score a goal, Union snap 8-game winless skid, beat Red Bulls 3-1

Rookie Jorge Ruvalcaba scores twice to lead Red Bulls to 2-1 victory over Sporting KC

Perea scores a goal in the 70th for NYCFC in 1-1 tie with Red Bulls

Julian Hall becomes youngest in MLS history with a hat trick and Red Bulls beat Crew 3-2

Trio leads Red Bulls to 3-1 victory over Chicago as Fire’s Cuypers ups goal-scoring streak to 9

Petar Musa scores MLS-leading 10th goal, Dallas beats Red Bulls 2-0

Kévin Denkey scores twice to back Roman Celantano as Cincinnati shuts out Red Bulls 2-0

Tai Baribo records a hat trick and D.C. United plays the Red Bulls to a 4-4 tie

Prince Owusu has PK goal, three assists as Montreal thumps Red Bulls 4-1

Hall, Forsberg and Sofo score goals for Red Bulls in 4-2 win over Cincinnati

Archie Goodwin scores 2 goals, Charlotte beats Red Bulls 6-1

Choupo-Moting equalizes in 98th minute, Red Bulls draw Toronto FC 1-1

Wiki Carmona, Prince Owusu spark Montreal to 3-0 victory over Red Bulls

Hall scores again, makes history to lead Red Bulls 1-0 over Revolution

Liverpool's manager Jurgen Klopp gestures to fans at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between West Ham United and Liverpool at London stadium in London, on April 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File)

Red Bull backs Klopp and says it’s ‘nonsense’ his soccer role could be under threat

Hall, Horvath lead Red Bulls over Orlando City 2-1 in Bradley’s coaching debut

Ethan Horvath joins New York Red Bulls from Cardiff City

Colorado Rapids head coach Chris Armas in the first half of an MLS soccer match in Commerce City, Colo., July 12, 2025. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Former US team midfielder Chris Armas named head coach of the Kansas City Current

United States midfielder Cade Cowell (7) battles against New Zealand defender Liberato Cacace (13) during a friendly soccer match, Sept. 10, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean, File)

American winger Cade Cowell back in MLS with Red Bulls on loan from Chivas

New England Revolution midfielder Daniel Hernandez, left, and New York/New Jersey MetroStars midfielder Michael Bradley battle for control of the ball during the second half Oct. 22, 2005, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)

Michael Bradley becomes Red Bulls’ 21st coach in 31 seasons, taking job his father once held

Los Angeles Galaxy's Todd Dunivant plays during an MLS soccer match against D.C. United in Carson, Calif., Aug. 27, 2014. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok, File)

Todd Dunivant hired as sporting director of Major League Soccer’s New York City FC

New York Red Bulls head coach Sandro Schwarz is seen in the first half of an MLS soccer match, July 13, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Red Bulls’ Sandro Schwarz fired, replacement will be team’s 21st coach in 31 seasons

Playoffs-bound Crew top Red Bulls 3-1 to finish 7th in Eastern Conference

Columbus Crew take on the New York Red Bulls in Eastern Conference action

Kévin Denkey scores early, rookie Evan Louro earns 1st clean sheet as Cincinnati tops Red Bulls 1-0

New York Red Bulls host Cincinnati in conference matchup

Chris Brady records second straight clean sheet and the Fire beat the Crew 2-0

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