US EditionRed Bulls' Sandro Schwarz fired, replacement will be team's 21st coach in 31 seasons
- On Monday, the New York Red Bulls overhauled their sporting leadership, dismissing manager Sandro Schwarz and accepting Jochen Schneider's resignation as he returns to Europe, while promoting Julian de Guzman and starting the immediate search for a new head coach.
- After missing the playoffs for the first time in 15 seasons, the Red Bulls’ leadership changes followed the 2025 campaign, with injuries and inconsistent play cited as key factors.
- Schneider's roster strategy emphasized academy promotion and key signings, featuring 12 academy players including Julian Edelman and Noah Eile; assistant Volkan Bulut will not return in 2026, and Ibrahim Sekagya was replaced by Michael Bradley at Red Bulls II.
- In his farewell, Schneider said, `It has been an incredible privilege and honor to lead this extraordinary organization and work alongside such talented individuals`, and Marc de Grandpre expressed gratitude for his contributions.
- With de Guzman promoted, the Red Bulls expect continuity and internal familiarity as the club said Julian will `build on Jochen's great work and continue to strengthen the foundation that has been set`, aided by two internal candidates familiar to de Guzman.
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ivpressonline.comRed Bulls' Sandro Schwarz fired, replacement will be team's 21st coach in 31 seasons
Sandro Schwarz has been fired as coach of the New York Red Bulls after two seasons, and his replacement will be the team’s 21st coach in 31 seasons. New York missed the playoffs, finishing 10th in Major League Soccer’s Eastern…
Red Bulls' Schwarz out amid leadership shakeup
The New York Red Bulls announced a revamp of its sporting leadership, with manager Sandro Schwarz being dismissed while sporting director Jochen Schneider resigned his position so he could return to Europe to be with his family.
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Red Bulls fire head coach, part with top exec in major shakeup after first playoff miss in 15 years
The Red Bulls are making massive changes after a disappointing 2025 season. Head of sport Jochen Schneider and head coach Sandro Schwarz will not be returning to the club, and sporting director Julian de Guzman will be elevated to the role of head of sport.
Sandro Schwarz was fired on Monday as coach of the New York Red Bulls after two seasons, and his replacement will be the club's 21st coach in 31 seasons.
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