Aaron Long

United States players participate in an official training session at Al-Gharafa SC Stadium, in Doha, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

US battles injuries, idleness ahead of World Cup opener

A World Cup jammed into the middle of the European season isn’t ideal for the United States. Weston McKennie, Sergiño Dest and Luca de la Torre are working their way back from injuries heading into the Americans’ first World Cup match in eight years.

United States soccer player Jesús Ferreira, watches Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, in New York, as the team's roster for the upcoming World Cup in Qatar is announced. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

US World Cup team starts arriving in Qatar ahead of training

Sporting Kansas City forward Johnny Russell (7) kicks the ball under pressure from Seattle Sounders forward Jordan Morris during the second half of an MLS soccer match Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Kansas City, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Gaga Slonina included in US pre-World Cup training camp

FC Dallas forward Jesus Ferreira, left, and Los Angeles FC defender Diego Palacios (12) vie for the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Los Angeles, Wednesday, June 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Zimmerman, Ferreira, Arriola, Yedlin Long head MLS All-Stars

U.S. forward Christian Pulisic, right, hands the ball to Haji Wright (19) prior to a penalty kick during the second half of the team' international friendly soccer match against Morocco on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Pulisic, Adams don’t dress for US against Grenada

Defender Aaron Long agrees to 2-year deal with LAFC

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Veteran central defender Aaron Long agreed to a two-year contract with Major League Soccer champion Los Angeles FC on Friday.

Toure scores, Rapids win 5-4 over Red Bulls

HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Yaya Toure’s goal was pivotal for the Colorado Rapids in a 5-4 win against the New York Red Bulls on Tuesday.

Long, Red Bulls beat Sporting KC 1-0

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Aaron Long scored and the New York Red Bulls beat Sporting Kansas City 1-0 on Sunday despite playing the 20-plus minutes a man down.

Horvath in goal for US, Wright gets start at El Salvador

Ethan Horvath was in goal for the first international appearance in a year and Haji Wright got his first start when the No. 15 United States played at 74th-ranked El Salvador on Tuesday night in the third-to-last World Cup prep match for the Americans.

Turner, Long, Ferreira in as US makes 5 changes vs Morocco

CINCINNATI (AP) — Goalkeeper Matt Turner, right back Reggie Cannon, defender Aaron Long, midfielder Brenden Aaronson and forward Jesús Ferreira entered the starting lineup as U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter made five changes Wednesday night for an exhibition against Morocco.

Red Bulls end home skid behind Luquinhas, beat DC 4-1

HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — The New York Red Bulls won a home game for the first time in seven tries this season as Luquinhas scored twice in a four-minute span of the second half in 4-1 victory over D.C.

Klimala helps Red Bulls earn wild 3-3 draw with Fire

HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — The Chicago Fire’s Xherdan Shaqiri and the New York Red Bulls’ Patryk Klimala put the finishing touches on a wild 3-3 draw on Wednesday.

Chicago Fire take road losing streak into game against the New York Red Bulls

Harrison, New Jersey; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT

Red Bulls earn 1-1 draw with Union, stay unbeaten on road

CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Lucas Lima Linhares scored the equalizer in the 66th minute and the New York Red Bulls remained unbeaten on the road, earning a 1-1 draw with the Philadelphia Union on Saturday.

New York Red Bulls midfielder Aaron Long (33) heads the ball past Orlando City forward Alexandre Pato (7) during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Sunday, April 24, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Long’s calf injury appears relatively minor, Struber says

WHIPPANY, N.J. (AP) — American defender Aaron Long’s calf injury appears to be relatively minor, according to New York Red Bulls coach Gerhard Struber.

New York Red Bulls defender Dylan Nealis, left, looks at Portland Timbers midfielder Eryk Williamson, right, during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, May 7, 2022, in Harrison, N.J. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)

Long helps Red Bulls to 1-1 tie with Timbers

HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Aaron Long scored the equalizer for the New York Red Bulls in a 1-1 draw with the Portland Timbers on Saturday.

Chelsea's Christian Pulisic celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the Champions League round of 16, first leg, soccer match between Chelsea and LOSC Lille at Stamford Bridge stadium in London, Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)

Reyna, Pefok, Horvath back for US qualifiers, Dest gets hurt

Gio Reyna, Jordan Pefok and Ethan Horvath are back for the United States’ final World Cup qualifiers but Sergiño Dest appears likely to miss the three games.

New York Red Bulls' Lewis Morgan scores and completes his hat trick against Toronto FC during the first half of an MLS soccer match, in Toronto, Saturday, March 5, 2022. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

Morgan has hat trick, Red Bulls cruise past Toronto 4-1

TORONTO (AP) — Lewis Morgan scored three goals in the first half and the New York Red Bulls cruised to a 4-1 victory over Toronto on Saturday.

Toronto hosts the New York Red Bulls in conference matchup

New York Red Bulls (1-0-0) vs. Toronto FC (0-0-1)

Toronto; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Toronto FC +153, New York +171, Draw +240; over/under is 2.5 goals

San Jose Earthquakes host the New York Red Bulls in season opener

New York Red Bulls vs. San Jose Earthquakes

San Jose, California; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: San Jose +158, New York +169, Draw +235; over/under is 2.5 goals

FILE - United States' Tim Weah, left, goes up for the ball against Mexico's Hector Herrera during the first half of a FIFA World Cup qualifying soccer match Nov. 12, 2021, in Cincinnati. Weah, Jordan Morris, Sergiño Dest and Gyasi Zardes returned from injuries to make the U.S. roster ahead of the next three World Cup qualifiers. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Morris, Weah, Dest, Zardes on US roster for WCup qualifiers

Jordan Morris, Tim Weah, Sergiño Dest and Gyasi Zardes returned from injuries to make the U.S. roster ahead of the next three World Cup qualifiers.

FILE - New York Red Bulls midfielder Aaron Long (33) looks to pass against Sporting Kansas City during an MLS soccer match April 17, 2021, in Harrison, N.J. A 29-year-old central defender, Long has made 29 appearances for the U.S. since 2018 and would be candidate to start if fully fit. He was Major League Soccer's defender of the year in 2018, when he was picked for the league's All-Star team. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)

Aaron Long works to rejoin US lineup after torn Achilles

Aaron Long thought back to the aftermath of May 15, when he landed awkwardly during an aerial challenge in the New York Red Bulls’ game at Philadelphia.

Lletget, Robinson, Arriola, Johnson on US training roster

CHICAGO (AP) — Midfielder Sebastian Lletget, defender Miles Robinson, forward Paul Arriola and goalkeeper Sean Johnson are rejoining the U.S. national team for a 19-man training camp ahead of the next World Cup qualifiers.

Seattle Sounders' Jordan Morris leaps to head the ball as Real Salt Lake's Marcelo Silva watches during the first half of an MLS first-round playoff soccer match Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Morris set to make US return Saturday in friendly vs Bosnia

CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Forward Jordan Morris is likely to play his first U.S. national team match in more than two years when the Americans face Bosnia and Herzegovina in an exhibition on Saturday.

New York visits Columbus after 3 straight shutout wins

New York Red Bulls (11-11-7) vs. Columbus Crew (10-12-8)

Columbus, Ohio; Saturday, 6 p.m. EDT

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Columbus +136, New York +184, Draw +229; over/under is 2.5 goals

New York hosts New York City FC after 2 consecutive shutout wins

New York City FC (11-10-7) vs. New York Red Bulls (10-11-7)

Harrison, New Jersey; Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: New York +158, New York City FC +179, Draw +221; over/under is 2.5 goals

New York faces Inter Miami CF after 3 straight home draws

Inter Miami CF (9-13-5) vs. New York Red Bulls (9-11-7)

Harrison, New Jersey; Saturday, 6 p.m. EDT

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: New York -159, Inter Miami CF +428, Draw +288; over/under is 2.5 goals

FC Cincinnati aims to break 4-game slide when it plays New York

New York Red Bulls (8-11-7) vs. FC Cincinnati (4-14-8)

Cincinnati; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: FC Cincinnati comes into the matchup against New York as losers of four in a row.

Philadelphia Union visit the New York Red Bulls in Eastern Conference play

Philadelphia Union (10-7-8) vs. New York Red Bulls (8-11-6)

Harrison, New Jersey; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT

New York City FC hosts the New York Red Bulls in Eastern Conference action

New York Red Bulls (7-11-6) vs. New York City FC (11-8-6)

New York; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDT

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: New York City FC -195, New York +475, Draw +334; over/under is 2.5 goals

Inter Miami CF hosts New York after 3 straight shutout wins

New York Red Bulls (6-11-5) vs. Inter Miami CF (9-9-5)

Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Inter Miami CF -115, New York -105

New York Red Bulls host DC United in conference matchup

DC United (9-10-3) vs. New York Red Bulls (6-10-4)

Harrison, New Jersey; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: New York +118, DC United +214, Draw +256; over/under is 2.5 goals

Aaron Long to miss rest of MLS season after Achilles surgery

HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — New York Red Bulls defender Aaron Long will miss the rest of the Major League Soccer season following surgery to repair his torn right Achilles tendon.

Aaron Long, Paul Arriola could be loaned to English clubs

American defender Aaron Long and winger Paul Arriola could be loaned to European soccer clubs from Major League Soccer after the United States’ exhibition against Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday in Orlando, Florida.

USMNT roster for Brazil includes a number of MLS stars

The youthful U.S. men’s national team roster pulled together for Friday’s match against Brazil includes a number of Major League Soccer standouts.