Forward John Wolyniec has signed a new contract with MLS and Red Bull NY. The MLS veteran has spent parts of eight seasons with New York, rejoining the club four times since they drafted him in 1999.
The following is courtesy of Major League Soccer Communications --
SECAUCUS, NJ (Feb 9, 2009) MLS -- Red Bull New York announced today that it has signed forward John Wolyniec to a new contract. Per MLS and club regulations, specific terms of the deal were not disclosed.
“We are excited to have John back for the 2009 season,” said Sporting Director Jeff Agoos. “With his hard work and dedication to the club, John has become a fan favorite during his multiple stints here. We look forward to his future contribution as a leader on and off the field.”
Wolyniec, who was out of contract at the end of last season, is in the midst of his fourth stint with the Red Bulls. The Staten Island, NY native was instrumental in the Red Bulls’ 2008 run to their first-ever MLS Cup Final, starting in all four playoff games and notching two goals and one assist in the playoffs. Wolyniec has the distinction of being the first player in club history to score in the MLS Cup Final in New York’s 3-1 loss against the Columbus Crew at The Home Depot Center last November.
Starting his eighth season in New York, Wolyniec is sixth all-time in club history in regular season appearances (118) and fifth in goals (24). Over his MLS career, Wolyniec has enjoyed stints with the Chicago Fire (2000-01, 2002), New England Revolution (2001), Columbus Crew (2005-06) and Los Angeles Galaxy (2006). Originally drafted by New York in the first round (7th overall) in the 1999 MLS College Draft out of Fordham University, Wolyniec has accumulated 31 goals and 15 assists during his MLS career to go along with two caps for the US National Team.
SECAUCUS, NJ (Feb 9, 2009) MLS -- Red Bull New York announced today that it has signed forward John Wolyniec to a new contract. Per MLS and club regulations, specific terms of the deal were not disclosed.
“We are excited to have John back for the 2009 season,” said Sporting Director Jeff Agoos. “With his hard work and dedication to the club, John has become a fan favorite during his multiple stints here. We look forward to his future contribution as a leader on and off the field.”
Wolyniec, who was out of contract at the end of last season, is in the midst of his fourth stint with the Red Bulls. The Staten Island, NY native was instrumental in the Red Bulls’ 2008 run to their first-ever MLS Cup Final, starting in all four playoff games and notching two goals and one assist in the playoffs. Wolyniec has the distinction of being the first player in club history to score in the MLS Cup Final in New York’s 3-1 loss against the Columbus Crew at The Home Depot Center last November.
Starting his eighth season in New York, Wolyniec is sixth all-time in club history in regular season appearances (118) and fifth in goals (24). Over his MLS career, Wolyniec has enjoyed stints with the Chicago Fire (2000-01, 2002), New England Revolution (2001), Columbus Crew (2005-06) and Los Angeles Galaxy (2006). Originally drafted by New York in the first round (7th overall) in the 1999 MLS College Draft out of Fordham University, Wolyniec has accumulated 31 goals and 15 assists during his MLS career to go along with two caps for the US National Team.
