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Red Bull New York acquire defender Devin Padelford on loan from Minnesota United

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 7:01 PM

Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Red Bull New York acquire defender Devin Padelford on loan from Minnesota United

Summary

Red Bull New York signed defender Devin Padelford on loan from Minnesota United through the 2026 MLS season. The 23-year-old joined Minnesota as a homegrown player in 2022 and has recorded two goals and two assists over 52 regular-season appearances. Padelford spent part of the previous season on loan with St. Louis CITY SC, where he made 10 appearances. As part of the transaction, Minnesota United acquired the Discovery Rights for Cherrion Valerius from Red Bull New York. Valerius has since joined Minnesota on loan from NAC Breda. RBNY head of sport Julian de Guzman described the addition as a move to bolster the team's defensive versatility and mentality.

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Key Details

•Devin Padelford joins Red Bull New York on loan through the 2026 season.
•Padelford has 52 regular-season appearances and four total goal contributions for Minnesota United.
•Minnesota United received the Discovery Rights for Cherrion Valerius in the exchange.
•Cherrion Valerius signed with Minnesota on loan from Dutch club NAC Breda.

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7:01 PMYahoo Sports — Red Bull New York sign Devin Padelford on loan from Minnesota United

What they're saying

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By Ben SteinerTRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: LoanRed Bull New York have acquired defender Devin Padelford on loan from Minnesota United FC through the 2026 MLS season, the clubs announced Thursday. The 23...
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