Red Bulls sign Norwegian midfielder Solli
NEW YORK (Reuters) -- The New York Red Bulls have signed Norway international midfielder Jan Gunnar Solli, the MLS team said on Monday.
The 29-year-old Solli, who has won 40 caps for Norway and can also operate in defense, joins from Norwegian club SK Brann having previously played for Rosenborg.
The Red Bulls have a strong Scandinavian influence in their staff -- sporting director Erik Soler is Norwegian while head coach Hans Backe is from Sweden.
New York will start their campaign at the Seattle Sounders on March 19.
