HARRISON, N.J. (May 6, 2026) – Red Bull New York II Midfielder Dennis Nelich named MLS NEXT Pro Rising Star of Matchweek 9, the league announced today.
The 18-year-old scored the match-winning goal in New York’s 2-1 road victory over Philadelphia Union II on Sunday afternoon. After substitute midfielder Benjamin Rodriguez played a wide through ball to midfielder Dennis Gjengaar, the Norwegian played across far post to Nelich to seal three important points away from home.