Matty Dos Santos Signs NYRB First-Team Deal

Some moments in player development feel bigger than just a contract announcement. For Matty Dos Santos, signing his first-team deal with the New York Red Bulls is exactly that — a true full-circle milestone.

Dos Santos first entered the Red Bulls system as a young academy player, developing within one of the most established youth pathways in American soccer. Year after year he progressed through the club’s internal ladder, building his game inside the same system he once dreamed of representing at the professional level.

That development pathway reached a major checkpoint in 2025 when Dos Santos helped New York Red Bulls II capture the MLS NEXT Pro title. Competing in the professional reserve league provided the critical bridge between academy soccer and the first team and Dos Santos proved he could perform in that environment.

Now the next chapter begins. The homegrown product has officially signed with the Red Bulls’ first team, turning a childhood connection with the club into a professional reality.

For academy players across the country, Dos Santos’ story is a reminder of what a strong internal pathway can look like: academy development, competitive professional minutes, and eventually the opportunity to earn a place with the first team.