Tim Parker, the New York Red Bulls’ newest defender, joins the club from the Vancouver Whitecaps.
Parker, born in Hicksville, New York, was a standout at St. John’s University, leading the Red Storm to three straight NCAA Tournament appearances (2011-2013) and the 2011 Big East Tournament title. He was the No. 13 overall draft pick in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft. Parker and Connor Lade played alongside each other on the 2011 team.
After being promoted from the United Soccer League in 2015, Parker started 14 of the final 15 matches in the season. Parker helped the Whitecaps FC backline that tied for a league-best in clean sheets (13) and goals conceded (36) in 2015.
He was ranked No. 18 on the MLS 24 Under 24 in 2016, and finished the season in the top five across the league in clearances and blocks.
Now 25, Parker has started 74 of the 76 matches he has played in.
In the last two seasons as a starting center back for Vancouver, he has helped the Whitecaps backline tally 14 clean sheets.
