Overview

The New York Red Bulls have played a total of 26 seasons. Their first season was in 1996, and their most recent season was in 2021.

Have the New York Red Bulls gone by any other names?

Yes. Between 1996 and 1997, the team was known as the NYNJ MetroStars.
In 1998, the team changed their name to the MetroStars.
In 2006, the team changed their name to the New York Red Bulls.

When was the last time the Red Bulls were in the playoffs?

The New York Red Bulls last made the playoffs in 2021, when they lost the First Round. They've been in the playoffs a total of 22 times in their 26 seasons.

When was the last time the Red Bulls missed the playoffs?

The New York Red Bulls last missed the playoffs in 2009.

When was the last time the Red Bulls won a playoff game?

In 2018, the New York Red Bulls beat the Columbus Crew in the Conference Semifinals.

When was the last time the Red Bulls lost a playoff game?

In 2021, the New York Red Bulls lost to the Philadelphia Union in the First Round.

What years did the Red Bulls make the MLS Cup?

The New York Red Bulls have appeared in the MLS Cup once, in 2008.

How many MLS Cups have the Red Bulls won?

The New York Red Bulls have never won a MLS Cup. The closest they came to winning a championship was in 2008 when they lost the MLS Cup.