Former Canada captain Julian de Guzman named New York Red Bulls sporting director

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Former Canada captain Julian de Guzman named New York Red Bulls sporting director

HARRISON, N.J. – The New York Red Bulls have named former Canada captain Julian de Guzman their new sporting director.

The 42-year-old de Guzman most recently was founder, managing partner and president of Simcoe Rovers County FC, a League1 Ontario club. Prior to that he was GM the now-defunct Ottawa Fury.

De Guzman’s 19-year pro career included stops in France, Germany, Spain and Greece as well as Major League Soccer.

The New York Red Bulls have named former Canada captain Julian de Guzman as their new sporting director. Mexico’s Rafael Marquez, left, passes the ball past de Guzman during first half FIFA World Cup qualifying soccer action in Vancouver, B.C., Friday March 25, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

He came home in 2009, joining Toronto FC as the league’s first Canadian designated player in league history. He was traded to FC Dallas in 2012.

De Guzman won 89 caps for Canada, including 25 appearances as captain.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 2, 2024

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