One of the key pieces to the New York Red Bulls’ Supporters’ Shield-winning season is poised to extend his stay with the club.



Multiple sources tell The Athletic that the Red Bulls are close on a deal to sign defender Tim Parker to a multi-year contract. One source said that the deal would utilize Targeted Allocation Money (TAM) to lock down the center back. The Red Bulls declined to comment.



Parker’s contract was up at season’s end and he has interest from several teams in Europe, a source said. The Red Bulls have made a bona fide offer to Parker that would preclude him from becoming a part of the MLS Re-Entry Draft.



The 25-year-old Parker was a revelation since being acquired by the Red Bulls in a trade with the Vancouver Whitecaps this past offseason. Almost immediately, he stepped into the lineup and made an impact in the team’s run through the CONCACAF Champions League. He was equally as impressive in league play with...