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Red Bulls sign MLS Defender of the Year Long to contract extension

Reigning MLS Defender of the Year Aaron Long has signed a contract extension with the New York Red Bulls, the club announced on Monday.

Terms of the contract were not disclosed, though reports indicate it is a three-year extension.

The Red Bulls did confirm the club used targeted allocation money in order to complete the deal.

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“This club gave me the opportunity I always wanted, and I will be forever grateful for that,” 26-year-old Long said in a statement. “These coaches believed in me and allowed me to blossom into the player I am today.