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Red Bulls Trade Captain Nealis, Restructure Roster for 2023

12/19/2025

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Sean Nealis, the New York Red Bulls' center back and 2023 captain, is traded to D.C. United for approximately $350,000 in general allocation money.
This trade is the third deal this offseason by Julian de Guzman, Red Bulls head of sport.
The Red Bulls have signed Cade Cowell, U.S. national team winger, and defender Justin Che.
The moves reflect ongoing roster restructuring after the Morgan and Stroud departures.

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Story summary

Sean Nealis, the New York Red Bulls' center back and 2023 captain, is traded to D.C. United for approximately $350,000 in general allocation money.
This trade is the third deal this offseason by Julian de Guzman, Red Bulls head of sport.
The Red Bulls have signed Cade Cowell, U.S. national team winger, and defender Justin Che.
The moves reflect ongoing roster restructuring after the Morgan and Stroud departures.