2 Degrees of Separation
How New York Red Bulls and Sporting Kansas City Are Connected
CoachedBruce ArenaBruce Arena managed New York Red Bulls (2006–2007) and LA Galaxy (2008–2016).
DP TransferDP TransferDejan Joveljić (Designated Player) traded from LA Galaxy to Sporting Kansas City (2025). The first cash-for-player trade in MLS history at $4 million.
New York Red Bulls connects to Sporting Kansas City in 2 degrees through coaching and DP transfer. First, New York Red Bulls links to LA Galaxy via coaching: Bruce Arena managed New York Red Bulls (2006–2007) and LA Galaxy (2008–2016). Finally, LA Galaxy links to Sporting Kansas City via DP transfer: Dejan Joveljić (Designated Player) traded from LA Galaxy to Sporting Kansas City (2025). The first cash-for-player trade in MLS history at $4 million.