It was only 10 days ago that Michael Bradley coached MLS Next Pro side New York Red Bulls II to a championship after taking the helm of the Red Bulls development team in the middle of the season.

Soon enough, Bradley, a U.S. Men’s National Team great, could be taking charge of the first team.

One of the first tasks Julian de Guzman — the newly installed Red Bulls head of sport — must address is finding a new head coach, and Bradley is among the candidates being considered, he told The Athletic on Tuesday.

Michael Bradley, head coach of New York Red Bulls II claps for his team in the first half of the MLS NEXT Pro Cup Final match against the Colorado Rapids 2 at Sports Illustrated Stadium on November 8, 2025 in New York City. MLS via Getty Images

“Absolutely, he deserves to be,” de G

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