New season, same Ibrahim Kasule as he stars for New York Red Bulls 2

Following a brilliant debut campaign with New York Red Bulls 2, Uganda Cranes youngster Ibrahim 'Baba' Kasule got off the 2024 campaign on a high note for his side in the MLS Next Pro.

Kasule played  90 minutes and managed two assists as New York Red Bulls 2 comfortably beat Columbus Crew II 2-0 in the first match of the season on Sunday.

Kasule assisted Wikelman Carmona with a composed layoff in the 11th minute to put his team in front, on enemy territory.

The 20-year-old then set through American Roald Mitchell in the 83rd minute for the Red Bulls.

His compatriot, Steven Sserwadda, who was released by New York Red Bulls, played 65 minutes before getting replaced by Dylan Sullivan.

However, forward Frank Ssebuufu was a no-show in the matchday squad with no explanation from the Ibrahim Ssekagya-coached team.

Meanwhile, it should be recalled that Kasule netted 17 league goals with six assists in 27 matches for New York Red Bulls 2 last season.

He earned a lift to the senior team where he made one appearance in the Major League Soccer (MLS), a league that harbours the likes of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba and a host of other global superstars.

Kasule was also named in the MLS Next Pro Team of the Season and was the only player from his side to make the cut.