Young Players: Who were the Matchday 29 standouts?
Leagues Cup is in the books. Days are growing shorter. The kids are getting back to school.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• First MLS game - vs Philadelphia, 5/6/2023
• First MLS assist- vs. Atlanta United FC, 6/24/2023 (W, 4-0)
• First MLS start - at CF Montreal, 6/19/2024
2024: MLS: Started in six of nine matches played..logging 453 minutes played...made his first career MLS start on June 19 against CF Montreal. Leagues Cup: played in two matches...recorded 179 minutes played. MLS NEXT Pro: Has appeared in four matches...logging 347 minutes played. Open Cup: Appeared in one match...logged 90 minutes played in NYRB II's second round match against NYCFC II on April 2.
2023: MLS: Appeared in three matches...totaled 44 minutes played...recorded one assist...tallied first career professional assist on June 24 against Atlanta United FC. Leagues Cup: Played in two matches...recorded 41 minutes played. MLS NEXT Pro: Started 13 of 15 matches...totaled 1,023 minutes played...recorded two goals and three assists...scored first career MLS NEXT Pro goal on May 26 against Huntsville City SC in a 2-1 win for New York.
PRIOR TO NEW YORK
Donkor played for Guidars FC in Mali and also played his youth soccer for JMG Football Academy in Mali.
ACQUIRED
New York Red Bulls signed midfielder Ronald Donkor to a four-year MLS contract through 2026 with an option for 2027.