MLS New York Red Bulls

New York Red Bulls Acquire Former U.S. National Team Midfielder Bobby Convey

December 13, 2013 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
New York Red Bulls News Release


HARRISON, NJ (Dec. 13, 2013) - The New York Red Bulls announced today that they have acquired former U.S. national team midfielder Bobby Convey as well as Toronto FC's natural 2014 MLS SuperDraft second round selection (21st overall). In exchange, New York sent its natural 2014 MLS SuperDraft first round pick (15th overall) and its 2016 third round MLS SuperDraft Draft pick to Toronto FC.

Convey was added to New York's roster after agreeing to terms on a new MLS contract.

"Bobby is a very experienced player who we believe can make an immediate impact on our squad," said Red Bulls Sporting Director Andy Roxburgh. "We have been looking at him for some time and he will add quality on the flanks. Bobby's technical ability will certainly provide us an added dimension."

Convey was acquired by Toronto FC during the 2013 season from Sporting Kansas City in exchange for a 2014 third round MLS SuperDraft pick and went onto play 21 games, scoring one goal and four assists. The 30-year-old started his professional career in 2000 with D.C. United, becoming the youngest player to sign with the League at the time. From 2000-2004, Convey amassed 89 appearances, notching eight goals and 16 assists.

The three-time MLS All-Star went onto play for English side, Reading FC, in 2004 and featured in 110 games, recording eight goals up until 2009. At Reading, Convey helped his side earn promotion to the English Premiership after his club won the 2005-06 Football League Championship.

Convey returned to MLS in 2009, signing with the San Jose Earthquakes. The Philadelphia, PA native made consecutive All-Star teams in 2010 and 2011 while featuring in 75 games between 2009-11. In 2010, Convey tallied a career-high 10 assists and won MLS Comeback Player of the Year.

Convey was a member of the U.S. Men's National Team and part of the group that competed in the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany, playing in all three of the team's group stage matches. He has earned 46 caps, scoring one goal.

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