The Major League Soccer continues to export its talent and this Thursday morning, June 24 RB Leipzig made official the signing of 18-year-old Caden Clark, who will remain on loan until the end of the 2021 MLS season with New York Red Bulls and later he will join the German team, where he can meet his compatriots, Tyler Adams and coach Jesse Marsch, within the Bundesliga squad.
Through social networks, the German team confirmed the signing of the soccer player trained in the American academy of Barcelona and that made history within MLS, being the youngest player to score in his first two games after making his debut in the league, in which he will end his second season with NYRB, to later join the ‘older brother’ of the Red Bull family.
A few months ago, it became known that the runner-up in the last Bundesliga edition was interested in the new jewel of American football and This Thursday Clark’s arrival in Leipzig was made official, which is why the sports director of the New York team showed his joy after the transfer of his player to European football was confirmed.
“Everyone at the club is very excited for Caden to take the next step in his career path. From the moment Caden joined us, I think we all recognized that if he continued to work hard and take advantage of his opportunities, Caden had the potential to move to Europe. We are delighted to have played an important role and helped him jump into a top-five league like the Bundesliga, ”said Kevin Thelwell.
The North American, who works as an offensive midfielder and is a constant danger to opposing defenses, began his youth career with the Minnesota Thunder, to then be part of the FC Barcelona American academy and finally sign a professional contract with the Red Bulls in February 2020, year in which he made his debut, scoring in the victory against Atlanta United, last October, in addition to having been part of the United States team in minor categories.
Clark closed his first season in American football with 3 goals in just 8 games, figure that has already exceeded at the start of the 2021 season, in which so far it has 4 goals and an assistFigures that may rise before the American begins his move to German football.
“At Caden Clark, we have once again secured the signing of a very talented young player and have been able to tie him in for the long term. This signing completes another piece of our puzzle for planning our team at an early stage. decided that a loan would allow Caden, at just 18 years old, a full season in MLS before joining us here in Leipzig, ”commented RB Leipzig sporting director Florian Scholz.
This is just the beginning.
How #RBNY are creating opportunities for young players: “If you’re good enough, then you’re old enough.” pic.twitter.com/t4f1YQlGht
– New York Red Bulls (@NewYorkRedBulls) June 24, 2021
The incredible number of MLS exports to Europe
In recent years, more and more clubs turn to look at soccer in the United States, because between 2020 and so far in 2021, Major League Soccer has exported six footballers to European soccer in recent markets, including players Brenden Aaronson, Mark McKenzie, Reggie Cannon, Joe Scally and Bryan Reynolds, left their teams last season to jump to Europe, a list that Caden Clark joins with with his recent signing for the club that will be in the Champions League next season.