by DAVE MARTINEZ

Some of the New York Red Bulls’ senior statesmen will not be returning for 2016.

EoS has learned Costa Rican fullback Roy Miller will not have his option picked up for the coming season. Longtime Red Bull player Dane Richards will also have his option declined.

Miller signed a two-year deal with the Red Bulls in 2010 and managed to parlay his initial accord to six seasons under the Red Bulls’ umbrella. In that time, Miller has been a part of two Supporters’ Shield championship sides and competed in the postseason every season of his stay.

This season has presented a more difficult challenge for the Costa Rican international. Injuries forced him out of the starting XI, giving Kemar Lawrence the opportunity to overtake the left fullback position; a task he managed to achieve in short order.

Overall, Miller has been a fixture on the club, featuring in 125 league matches with the Red Bulls, earning 15 assists in that time and becoming the longest reigning Red Bull player of the new era.

Miller is still under contract with MLS, making a move within the league a distinct possibility.

As for Richards, his nostalgia-driven move back to New York fell short, resulting in a loan spell with Indy Eleven. While Richards excelled in the NASL, he could not turn those fortunes into a secure spot with the Red Bulls. Overall, Richards featured in 12 matches with the Red Bulls this season, earning a single start.