USA/ OFFICIAL, NY Red Bulls sign Tim Cahill

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The New York Red Bulls announced today that it has signed midfielder Tim Cahill as a Designated Player. Cahill will join the Red Bulls’ roster pending receipt of his P-1 visa and International Transfer Certificate (ITC). Per MLS and club regulations, specific terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The club will officially introduce Cahill to members of the media in a press conference on Monday at Red Bull Arena. Further details will be provided later today.

“We are absolutely thrilled to bring in a player of Tim’s caliber to the Red Bulls,” said New York Red Bulls General Manager and Sporting Director Erik Soler. “He is the technical, physical presence we have been looking to add in our team and he brings a wealth of experience to our club having played in some of the highest levels of international soccer. Tim is a proven leader both on and off the field and we believe that he can help us immediately in our quest to win the MLS Cup this season.”

“I am very happy to start a new chapter of my career with the New York Red Bulls,” Cahill said. “As we have seen over the past few years, MLS has developed into a very competitive league with many talented players. I am impressed with what the Red Bulls are trying to accomplish in MLS and within American soccer and I am looking forward to this new challenge. I will do everything I can to help bring New York its first MLS Cup.”

“I also want to thank everyone at Everton, from the club to tremendous supporters. It has been a privilege to be an Everton player for the past eight years and it was a very difficult decision to leave. I will always support Everton and I wish the club the best of luck in the future.”