HARRISON, N.J. (October 1, 2026) \u2013\u00a0Red Bull New York II have signed Red Bulls Academy defender\u00a0Jason Bori to a two-and-a-half-year MLS NEXT Pro contract through the 2028-29 season, which goes into effect on January 1, 2027, the club announced today.<\/p>\n
\u201cJason has shown great promise since joining the club in the Academy and earned his way into the RB II starting line-up over the course of the season,\u201d said Technical Director Tiger Fitzpatrick. \u201cWe truly believe in his long-term potential and feel honored to continue to support him in his journey with this first professional contract.\u201d<\/p>\n
The 17-year-old made his MLS NEXT Pro debut on April 19, subbing on in the 89th minute in a 3-1 victory against FC Cincinnati 2 at MSU Soccer Park. Bori scored his first career MLS NEXT pro goal against New England Revolution II on August 2 at MSU Soccer Park.<\/p>\n
Overall, Bori appeared in 10 matches this season, recording two goal contributions across 634 minutes played.<\/p>\n
At the international level, the defender has made two appearances at the U-17 level for the Albanian national team.<\/p>\n
Last year, he participated in training sessions with sister club RB Salzburg in Austria.<\/p>\n
Bori joined the Red Bulls Academy in 2024. Prior to joining the club, the 17-year-old was a part of New York Soccer Club.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn Jason, we\u2019ve signed a very talented young centerback,\u201d said Head Coach Dominik Wohlert. \u201cDuring his time with Red Bulls II, he quickly adapted to the new speed of play and made a significant impact. We\u2019re very excited to play a key role in his further development.\u201d<\/p>\n
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