Lewis Joins NYRB II On Season-Long Loan
Bermuda’s Zeiko Lewis has joined the New York Red Bulls II on a season-long loan, the club recently announced.
The club’s website said, “New York Red Bulls II has released its 24-man roster for the start of the USL season. The roster includes seven New York Red Bulls players.
“The New York Red Bulls and MLS have entered into 2017 Standard USL Loan Agreements for Brandon Allen, Arun Basuljevic, Justin Bilyeu, Connor Lade, Dan Metzger and Hassan Ndam with New York Red Bulls II. Zeiko Lewis joins NYRB II on a season-long loan.
“The Standard USL Loan Agreements contain a Right Of Recall for MLS, which enables each player to play for NYRB II and New York Red Bulls throughout the duration of the Loan Period [i.e. through the end of 2017], subject to roster compliance guidelines.
“Per the Right of Recall incorporated in the six game-by-game loan agreements, 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.
“The seven MLS players, in addition to 13 USL players and four Red Bulls academy products, round out the current 24-man NYRB II roster.
“Lewis, a native of Pembroke, Bermuda, was selected by the Red Bulls in the first round of the 2017 MLS SuperDraft. The midfielder has represented the Bermuda national team, including in World Cup Qualifiers. Lewis played four years of college soccer at Boston College, totaling 73 appearances and 70 starts.”
New York Red Bulls II Roster:
- Goalkeepers [3]: Rafael Diaz, Sam Ilin**, Evan Louro
- Defenders [11]: David Abidor, Justin Bilyeu*, Ethan Kutler, Connor Lade*, Andrew Lombard, David Najem, Hassan Ndam*, Kevin O’Toole**, Jordan Scarlett, Tim Schmoll, Andrew Tinari
- Midfielders [6]: Arun Basuljevic*, Vincent Bezecourt, Zeiko Lewis*, Dan Metzger*, Ben Mines**, Florian Valot
- Forwards [4]: Brandon Allen*, Stefano Bonomo, Junior Flemmings, Zach Ryan**
- * MLS player on loan | ** Academy player on amateur agreement”
