SECAUCUS, NJ - Red Bull New York announced Wednesday that forward Oscar Echeverry has signed a contract with Major League Soccer to play for the Red Bulls. Per MLS and club policy, specific terms of the deal are undisclosed.
"Oscar brings us immediate depth to the forward position and after seeing him train with us over the past few weeks, we expect him to compete for a starting role this season," said Red Bull New York Sporting Director Jeff Agoos.
Echeverry, who will count as an international on the Red Bulls' roster, has been training with the team since their first preseason trip to Los Angeles in Feb. 2008. The 31-year-old from Medellin, Colombia, most recently played for Atletico Nacional from 2004-07, helping his club win the 2005 and 2007 Torneo Apertura.
Prior to his time at Atletico Nacional, Echeverry has also played for Deportivo Pasto (Colombia), BSC Young Boys (Switzerland) and Caracas FC (Venezuela). With Caracas, he was part of the squad that won the Venezuelan League title in 2004. Echeverry started his career with Deportivo Cali in 1996 and has also been on loan with Colombian sides Deportivo Pasto, Once Caldas and Deportivo Pereira. He has represented the Colombian National Team at the Under-23 level.
The Red Bulls season and home opener is scheduled for Saturday, April 5 against the Columbus Crew at Giants Stadium at 7:30 PM ET. For ticket information, contact the Red Bulls at 1.877.RBSOCCER.
#20 Oscar Echeverry
Pronunciation: etch-a-vehr-ee
Position: Forward
Height: 5-10
Weight: 165
Born: January 13, 1977
Hometown: Medellin, Colombia
How Acquired: Signed by the Red Bulls on March 26, 2008
