HARRISON, N.J. (March 3, 2022) – New York Red Bulls II have signed midfielder John Murphy to a USL Championship contract pending league and federation approval, the club announced today.
Murphy, 21, most recently played for Union Omaha in USL League One. He logged 129 minutes over eight matches during their 2021 championship-winning season.
“We’re excited to have John join our group,” Head Coach Gary Lewis said. “He has great leadership qualities and is competitive in the midfield. In terms of technique, he’s very good short and long distance.”
Murphy, a PDA and Red Bulls Academy product, played in two matches for New York Red Bulls II in 2018 as a registered academy player. In the fall of 2018, he scored a goal and recorded four starts over 11 matches at Clemson University. He then spent time with Loudoun United FC during the 2019 season, appearing in four matches.
“I’m excited to be here and come back home and play for Red Bulls II,” Murphy said. “It’s a place that I called home a few years back. I can’t wait to get the season started and I’m hoping for a good season with the group.”
He has appeared at the U-15, U-16, and U-17 level for the United States Youth National Team, and recently participated in a U-18 National Team Camp for Ireland, where he holds dual citizenship.
“John is someone I’ve known since his youth playing days at our affiliate club PDA,” Red Bulls Academy Director Sean McCafferty said. “We are excited to see his continued development within our playing philosophy here at NYRB.”
Transaction: New York Red Bulls II sign John Murphy to a USL Championship contract pending league and federation approval on March 3, 2022.
John Murphy
Position: Midfielder
Height: 5-11
Weight: 165
Date of Birth: April 19, 2000
Place of Birth: Scotch Plains, N.J.
