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New York Red Bulls sign Ryan Meara to contract extension

Ryan Meara

TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension

Longtime New York Red Bulls goalkeeper Ryan Meara has signed a contract extension through the 2024 season with an option for 2025, the club announced Friday.

A 2012 MLS SuperDraft pick, the 31-year-old New York native has spent a decade at the club, posting seven shutouts over 37 MLS matches. He's also played 15 US Open Cup games - the most in franchise history. Highly respected within the organization, Meara has won three Supporters' Shields with the Red Bulls.

ā€œWe are pleased to keep Ryan at the club for upcoming years,ā€ sporting director Denis Hamlett said in an official press release. ā€œRyan has proved to be a great goalkeeper, great leader, and a great teammate within our locker room, and we are very pleased to keep him at the club.ā€

With this new deal, Meara remains the de facto backup of first-choice keeper Carlos Coronel, who's tied down through the 2024 season at least.

ā€œI am very happy to have Ryan with us for years to come,ā€ head coach Gerhard Struber said. ā€œHe has an exceptional attitude and works hard every day to help the club reach its goals.ā€