In this episode of Empire Soccer Report, James Birle is joined by Luca Richman of @rbny.xp on Instagram. With the Red Bulls preseason underway, James and Luca analyze the first two matches and take a look at the latest roster moves.

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Chapters:

Intro: 0:00 - 2:20

RBNY Set to Sign Ethan Horvath: 2:20 - 9:18

RBNY II Re-Signs Austin Causey: 9:18 - 15:00

Michael Bradley Presser 1/22: 15:00 - 23:55

Two Preseason Matches Played: 23:55 - 30:43

Marcelo Morales Updated: 30:43 - 33:02

International Roster Spots: 33:02 - 38:18

MLS GAM Revealed: 38:18 - 40:11

Jorge Ruvalcaba?: 40:11 - 46:00

Evaluating the Current RBNY Squad: 46:00 - 51:25

Outro: 51:25 - 53:02

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In this week's episode of Empire Soccer Report, James Birle is joined by Michael Battista of New York Sports Nation and Hudson River Blue to discuss the latest Red Bull New York news and play a fun game to decide the Mount Rushmore of RBNY/Metrostars players at each position.

Chapters:

0:00 - 1:16 Intro

1:16 - 7:50 Daniel Edelman Traded to STL City

7:50 - 13:25 RBNY Signs Robert Voloder

13:25 - 18:25 2026 RBNY Kit Leak

18:25 - 27:05 RBNY Bid For Gavin Beavers Rejected

27:05 - 32:48 Kasule and Sserwadda Loaned to CT United

32:48 - 40:11 2026 RBNY Preseason Schedule

40:11 - 41:01 All-Time Top 4 RBNY Players at Each Position

41:01 - 45:35 RBNY Top 4 Goalkeepers

45:35 - 56:38 RBNY Top 4 Defenders

56:38 - 1:06:42 RBNY Top 4 Midfielders

1:06:42 - 1:17:36 RBNY Top 4 Forwards

1:17:36 - 1:29:41 RBNY Top 4 "Unlikely Legends"

1:29:41 - 1:30:42 Outro

In this episode of Empire Soccer Report, James Birle is joined by Daniel Rebain of Area Sports Network and Bad Dawg Sports to analyze Red Bull New York head coach Michael Bradley's introductory press conference from Monday, January 5.

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Chapters:

0:00 - 2:07 Intro

2:07 - 6:57 Alexander Hack Contract Terminated

6:57 - 10:11 RBNY Close To Signing Robert Voloder

10:11 - 15:19 RB2 Eyeing Young Panamanians

15:19 - 18:55 Michael Bradley Press Conference

18:55 - 24:23 Michael Bradley Opening Statement

24:23 - 30:29 Michael Bradley on Playing Philosophy

30:29 - 38:15 Julian de Guzman on Michael Bradley's Work Ethic

38:15 - 41:13 Michael Bradley's Personal Motivation

41:13 - 54:49 Goalkeeper Situation, Playoff Aspirations

54:49 - 1:04:08 Julian de Guzman on Roster Changes

1:04:08 - 1:14:25 Julian de Guzman on Club's Ambition

In this episode of Empire Soccer Report, James Birle is joined by Luca Richman of @rbny.xp on Instagram. With the Red Bulls offseason well underway, James and Luca analyze and evaluate the current RBNY squad.

0:00 - 3:03 - Intro

3:03 - 3:26 - Offseason Underway

3:26 -13:13 - Outgoing Players

13:13 - 20:38 - Incoming Players

20:38 - 29:27 - Michael Bradley

29:27 - 37:14 - Parker & Marcucci Re-Signed

37:14 - 37:48 - Grading Each Position on Current RBNY Squad

37:48 - 43:08 - Goalkeeper Grades

43:08 - 48:50 - Fullback Grades

48:50 - 53:33 - Center Back Grades

53:33 - 1:03:12 - Central Midfielder Grades

1:03:12 - 1:08:36 - Attacking Midfielder Grades

1:08:36 - 1:16:50 - Winger Grades

1:16:50 - 1:23:25 - Striker Grades

1:23:25 - 1:24:43 - Preview 2026 XI (as of now)

1:24:43 - 1:27:03 - Outro

Welcome to Empire Soccer Report! A new podcast and online source for all things surrounding the beautiful game in the New York area. Join me, James Birle, for regular coverage of Red Bull New York, Major League Soccer, the 2026 World Cup, and much more. Expect regualr episodes previewing and recapping amtches, analyzing news around the game, and the occasional interview with players and coaches. Hope to kick it with you soon!