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Red Bull New York elevates midfielder Sekou Koné to first team

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 7:30 PM

Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Red Bull New York elevates midfielder Sekou Koné to first team

Summary

Red Bull New York announced the promotion of midfielder Sekou Koné from their MLS NEXT Pro team, Red Bull New York II, on October 9, 2026. The 19-year-old Malian player has signed a contract that runs through the 2027-28 MLS season, with options extending to 2029-30. Koné made his first team debut on September 9 against LAFC and has already earned a full start in a match against St. Louis CITY SC. Head of sport Julian de Guzman praised Koné's abilities and his performance with RBNY II, where he recorded one assist in 18 appearances this season. The club expects him to continue his development at the MLS level.

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Key Details

•Sekou Koné is a 19-year-old midfielder from Mali.
•He previously played for MLS NEXT Pro side Red Bull New York II.
•Koné has made two first-team appearances this season.
•He debuted on September 9 against LAFC.
•His contract runs through the 2027-28 season.

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7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Red Bull New York sign midfielder Sekou Koné

What they're saying

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By Ari LiljenwallTRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: SigningRed Bull New York have elevated midfielder Sekou Koné from MLS NEXT Pro side Red Bull New York II, the club announced Friday.The 19-year-old Malian mi...
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