HARRISON, N.J. (January 14, 2021) – The New York Red Bulls have named Jyri Nieminen goalkeeper coach, the club announced today.
Nieminen joins New York from the Orlando Pirates Football Club in South Africa. Prior to his time there, Nieminen served as the goalkeeper coach for the San Jose Earthquakes in 2018 and 2019.
"I am particularly pleased to welcome Jyri to our team," said Head Coach Gerhard Struber. "Jyri will drive the development of our goalkeepers with his expertise and experience. His approach is very future-oriented and promising."
Nieminen played five professional seasons in his native Finland before transitioning to coaching.