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New York Red Bulls sign goalkeeper Ryan Meara to a contract extension

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New York Red Bulls sign goalkeeper Ryan Meara to a contract extension

The New York Red Bulls have signed longtime goalkeeper Ryan Meara to a contract extension, keeping him at the club through the 2024 MLS season with an option for 2025. 

He first joined the team in 2012 as an MLS SuperDraft pick, and has since spent a decade with the New York side. He’s posted seven shutouts in 37 regular-season matches, made 15 US Open Cup appearances, and lifted the Supporters’ Shield three times 

“We are pleased to keep Ryan at the club for upcoming years,” sporting director Denis Hamlett said in an official press release. “Ryan has proved to be a great goalkeeper, great leader, and a great teammate within our locker room, and we are very pleased to keep him at the club.”

He stands as the current backup of first-choice keeper Carlos Coronel, who’s tied down through the 2024 season.

“I am very happy to have Ryan with us for years to come,” head coach Gerhard Struber said. “He has an exceptional attitude and works hard every day to help the club reach its goals.”

This is the first of many expected moves from the Red Bulls as they head into the offseason after falling to FC Cincinnati in the 2022 MLS playoffs.