HARRISON, N.J. (January 15, 2025) – New York Red Bulls II have signed midfielder Ibrahim Kasule to a two-year MLS NEXT Pro contract through the 2026 season pending visa and registration approval, the club announced today.
“We are happy to have [Ibrahim] Kasule back with the squad” said Head Coach Ibrahim Sekagya “He is a talented midfielder that has a nose for the goal, and we are excited to keep him with our club.”
Kasule has made 48 appearances with New York over the past two seasons, scoring 22 goals and tallying eight assists. The Ugandan midfielder is tied with Jared Stroud for the second all-time leading goal scorer in club history. He is also tied with Jared Stroud and Brandon Allen for most goals scored in a single season scoring 15 goals in his 2023 campaign.
The midfielder earned 2023 MLS NEXT Pro Best XI as well as two MLS NEXT Pro Player of the Month awards in July 2023 and March 2024. He tallied seven goals in seven matches from June 6 to July 31, 2023, which is tied for the longest streak in franchise history. Kasule made his MLS NEXT Pro debut on April 9, 2023, against Columbus Crew 2.
The Buikwe, Uganda native made his New York Red Bulls debut in a matchup against New England Revolution on August 31, 2023.
Prior to New York, Kasule played for Uganda Premier League side Wakiso Giants FC in 2022. He tallied five goals and six assists and earned October 2022 Uganda Premier League Player of the Month.
The midfielder has made two appearances for the Uganda National Team during 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. He made his national team debut on October 13, 2023, against Algeria.
TRANSACTION: New York Red Bulls II have signed Ugandan midfielder Ibrahim Kasule to a two-year MLS NEXT Pro contract through the 2026 season pending visa and registration approval on January 15, 2025.
