TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing<\/p>\n
Red Bull New York<\/a> have signed homegrown defender Matthew Dos Santos<\/a>, the club announced Friday.<\/p>\n The 17-year-old US youth international is under contract through the 2028-2029 season with options for the 2029-30 and 2030-31 seasons.<\/p>\n Dos Santos has started RBNY’s first two games this season at left back, called up on short-term agreements from MLS NEXT Pro<\/a> side Red Bull New York II. He assisted Julian Hall<\/a>‘s game-winning goal last weekend vs. the New England Revolution<\/a>.<\/p>\n “We\u2019re very pleased to sign Matty to a first-team contract. He\u2019s a young player who has shown strong growth through our pathway and has earned this opportunity with his commitment and performances,” said RBNY head of sport Julian de Guzman.\u00a0<\/p>\n “We believe Matty has the mentality and potential to continue developing within our environment, and we\u2019re excited to support the next step in his progression.”<\/p>\n While with RBNY II, Dos Santos tallied 3g\/5a in 30 matches. He helped the club win the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro title.<\/p>\n Internationally, Dos Santos has made three appearances for the US U-17s.<\/p>\n “Matty has worked hard every day to put himself in this position. He\u2019s shown a real willingness to learn, a good understanding of what we ask from players in his role, and the character we value in this group,” said RBNY head coach Michael Bradley.<\/p>\n “This contract is a positive step for him, and now the focus is on continuing to push his development and helping the team in any way he can.”<\/p>\n