HARRISON, N.J. (April 30, 2016) – The New York Red Bulls have loaned Gideon Baah to New York Red Bulls II of the United Soccer League (USL), the club announced today.

Red Bulls II takes on Charlotte Independence at Red Bull Arena on Sunday, May 1, at 4 p.m.

Per the Right of Recall incorporated into the loan agreement of Baah, the New York Red Bulls (MLS) retain the right to recall the player at any point during the MLS regular season, subject to MLS roster compliance guidelines.

Baah, a native of Accra, Ghana, started and played three MLS games this season and has been loaned to regain his match fitness after suffering a hamstring injury. The defender left New York’s March 19 match against Houston Dynamo with the injury and has not played since. The 24-year-old made his MLS debut on March 6 against Toronto FC after being acquired on Feb. 9, 2016, via transfer from Finnish club HJK Helsinki.

The New York Red Bulls’ Sean Davis, Justin Bilyeu, Derrick Etienne Jr., Zach Carroll, Tyler Adams, Alex Muyl, Anatole Abang and Brandon Allen will also be available for NYRB II selection.

Transaction: New York Red Bulls loan defender Gideon Baah to New York Red Bulls II of the United Soccer League (USL) on April 30, 2016. Per the Right of Recall in Baah’s loan, the New York Red Bulls retain the right to recall the player at any point during the MLS regular season, subject to MLS roster compliance guidelines.

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