HARRISON, N.J (December 16, 2021) – The New York Red Bulls have acquired Long Island right back Dylan Nealis from Nashville SC in exchanged for $125,000 in General Allocation Money, the club announced today. New York could send an additional $75,000 in GAM to Nashville SC if specific performance conditions are reached.
“We are pleased to add Sean’s brother Dylan to our roster,” Head of Sport Kevin Thelwell said. “Since Dylan has been drafted into the league, he has gained experience at the professional level. We hope to see him continue to grow and help build upon our defensive success from last season.”
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Dylan Nealis | ||
| Date of birth | July 30, 1998 | ||
| Place of birth | Massapequa, New York, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.81 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Right-back | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | New York Red Bulls | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2005–2016 | Massapequa SC | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2019 | Georgetown Hoyas | 78 | (7) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2019 | Long Island Rough Riders | 16 | (0) |
| 2020 | Inter Miami | 19 | (0) |
| 2021 | Nashville SC | 4 | (0) |
| 2021– | New York Red Bulls | 0 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of December 16, 2021 | |||
Nealis, 23, has spent the last two seasons in MLS, first with Inter Miami CF then with Nashville SC. Since being drafted third overall in 2020 MLS SuperDraft, the Massapequa, New York, native has tallied 12 starts and 23 total appearances with 1,252 minutes played.
“I am pleased to see the addition of Dylan to our team,” said Head Coach Gerhard Struber. “His ability to get forward into the attack and create for his team will be helpful. He also understands the defensive side, takes pride in his defending and shutting down attacking players.”
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