HARRISON, N.J. — U.S. men’s national team winger Cade Cowell returned to Major League Soccer on Wednesday when he was loaned to the New York Red Bulls from Chivas Guadalajara for one year.

The Red Bulls say they have the option to purchase the 22-year-old Cowell’s rights at the end of the loan. They sent $50,000 in 2026 General Allocation Money to San Jose for Cowell’s MLS discovery priority.

Cowell made his U.S. national team debut in 2021 and has one goal in 11 international appearances, against Trinidad and Tobago in the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup. He has both U.S. and Mexican citizenship.

Cowell spent 2019-23 with the Earthquakes and scored 10 goals in 104 MLS regular-season appearances, then signed with Chivas in January 2024.

He had 12 goals in two years with Chivas, including eight in Liga MX, three in the CONCACAF Champions League, and one in the Leagues Cup.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How long is Cade Cowell’s loan to the New York Red Bulls?
A1: Cade Cowell is loaned to the New York Red Bulls for one year.
Q2: What option do the Red Bulls have concerning Cade Cowell?
A2: The Red Bulls have the option to purchase Cade Cowell’s rights at the end of the loan period.
Q3: How much General Allocation Money did the Red Bulls send to San Jose?
A3: The Red Bulls sent $50,000 in General Allocation Money to San Jose.
Q4: How many goals has Cade Cowell scored for the U.S. national team?
A4: Cade Cowell has scored one goal in 11 international appearances for the U.S. national team.
Q5: Where did Cade Cowell play before joining Chivas?
A5: Before joining Chivas, Cade Cowell played for the San Jose Earthquakes.
Q6: How many goals did Cowell score with Chivas?
A6: Cade Cowell scored 12 goals during his two years with Chivas.
Q7: When did Cade Cowell make his U.S. national team debut?
A7: Cade Cowell made his U.S. national team debut in 2021.

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