Overview
- The club dismissed head coach Sandro Schwarz and confirmed head of sport Jochen Schneider’s resignation to return to Europe to care for his wife following a September brain tumor diagnosis.
- Julian de Guzman was promoted to head of sport and outlined plans to prioritize attacking creativity, higher football IQ, and a departure from the club’s recent “old‑school” template.
- An immediate search is underway for a new head coach, with de Guzman emphasizing candidates who understand MLS; assistant Volkan Bulut will not return in 2026.
- De Guzman said offseason roster changes are coming, including pursuit of a third designated player, and he indicated Timo Werner is unlikely to be a fit.
- The overhaul follows a 10th‑place finish in 2025 that ended the Red Bulls’ 15‑year postseason run after last year’s trip to the MLS Cup Final.