The New York Red Bulls have completed the transfer of Andy Rojas from C.S. Herediano in Costa Rica for an undisclosed transfer fee and signed him to an MLS contract. Rojas signs a three-and-a-half-year contract through 2028 with an option for 2029.
“Andy is a skillful offensive player that we are looking forward to having with our first team,” said Sporting Director Julian de Guzman. “He showed very well in our Leagues Cup match against FC Juarez and also in his time with New York Red Bulls II and we are excited to see him on the pitch at Sports Illustrated Stadium.”
Rojas, 19, played 15 matches with New York Red Bulls II this season, where he scored two goals and tallied one assist. In his first career MLS NEXT Pro appearance, Rojas scored the game-winning goal in a 1-0 win over Atlanta United 2 on March 7. The Grecia, Costa Rica native made his first team debut in a 1-1 draw against FC Juarez in the 2025 Leagues Cup, where he started and played 61 minutes.
Prior to New York, Rojas spent three seasons with C.S. Herediano, where he made 85 career appearances and recorded 15 goals and six assists. He won the 2024-25 Primera Division and also won the 2024-25 Costa Rican Super Cup with Herediano. Rojas scored the game-tying goal in the Costa Rican Super Cup Final against Deportivo Saprissa on July 7, 2024. He scored his first career professional goal for Herediano on August 27, 2023, against Alajuelense.
“Andy [Rojas] has shown good development in our trainings and with New York Red Bulls II,” said Head Coach Sandro Schwarz. “We are happy to add him to our roster and to continue to give him opportunities to show his talent.”
Rojas has made 13 career appearances with the Costa Rica National Team, where he has scored one goal and tallied two assists in 305 minutes played. He made his debut on June 6, 2024, against Saint Kitts and Nevis and scored three minutes into his debut and became the youngest Costa Rican player to score in a World Cup qualifier at 18 years, 184 days old. His most recent call up was for the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup, where he appeared in all four of Costa Rica’s matches. The offensive player has also represented Costa Rica at the youth national team level, including appearances for the U-20 and U-23 sides.
TRANSACTION: The New York Red Bulls have completed the transfer of Costa Rican Andy Rojas from C.S. Herediano for an undisclosed transfer fee and signed him to an three-and-a-half-year MLS contract through 2028 with an option for 2029 on August 16, 2025.
