4 Degrees of Separation
How Charlotte FC and New York Red Bulls Are Connected
Played ForShared PlayersJustin Meram played for both Atlanta United FC and Charlotte FC
DP TransferJosef MartínezJosef Martínez (Designated Player) moved from Atlanta United FC to Inter Miami CF (2023). The 2018 MLS MVP joined Miami after Atlanta exercised a contract buyout.
DP TransferAlejandro PozueloAlejandro Pozuelo (Designated Player) traded from Toronto FC to Inter Miami CF (2022). The 2020 MLS MVP was dealt for $150,000 in GAM.
CoachedBob BradleyBob Bradley managed New York Red Bulls (2003–2005) and Toronto FC (2022–2023).
Charlotte FC connects to New York Red Bulls in 4 degrees through shared players, DP transfer and coaching. First, Charlotte FC links to Atlanta United FC via shared players: Justin Meram played for both Atlanta United FC and Charlotte FC Then, Atlanta United FC links to Inter Miami CF via DP transfer: Josef Martínez (Designated Player) moved from Atlanta United FC to Inter Miami CF (2023). The 2018 MLS MVP joined Miami after Atlanta exercised a contract buyout. Then, Inter Miami CF links to Toronto FC via DP transfer: Alejandro Pozuelo (Designated Player) traded from Toronto FC to Inter Miami CF (2022). The 2020 MLS MVP was dealt for $150,000 in GAM. Finally, Toronto FC links to New York Red Bulls via coaching: Bob Bradley managed New York Red Bulls (2003–2005) and Toronto FC (2022–2023).