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Rhys Williams to New York RB

Quiet since 8 July 2026. Last report: amNewYork (Joe Pantorno). Probability when it went quiet: 14%.

Rhys Williams, a 25-year-old defender whose Liverpool contract expires at the end of June 2026, is currently on trial at New York Red Bulls. No deal is in place yet. Williams is out of contract, so no fee is required, and he is auditioning for a permanent move to the American club. The story was broken on 24 June 2026 by James Pearce, a well-regarded Liverpool correspondent, and corroborated the same day by Tom Bogert, a credible voice on American football. Two reliable reporters landing on the same detail simultaneously gives this real weight. Despite the sourcing being solid, the move is against the odds for now. A trial is not a contract offer. Williams still has to impress the New York Red Bulls coaching staff before any formal agreement is reached, and there is no indication yet that the club are ready to sign him. The fact that he is a free agent removes every financial obstacle, but sporting approval is still required. No comparable deals are on file for a move of this profile, so historical context is not available here. The concrete thing to watch is whether the trial ends with a contract offer from New York Red Bulls. Any report that Williams has agreed terms or passed a medical would be the clearest sign this is moving to completion.

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