Name
Dennis GjengaarHeight
5' 9"Weight
161 lbsDate of Birth
2.24.2004 (20)Birthplace
Horten, NorwayPosition
ForwardPlayer Category
International, U22 InitiativePROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• First MLS game – at Columbus Crew, 3/16/2024
• First MLS start – vs. Inter Miami CF, 3/23/2024
• First MLS goal – vs. Toronto FC, 6/22/2024
• First MLS assist – vs. FC Cincinnati, 7/20/2024
2024: MLS: Has appeared in 25 matches, starting nine of them...logging 937 minutes played...tallied two goals and one assist...made his MLS debut against Columbus Crew on March 16...scored his first career MLS goal in 3-0 win over Toronto FC on June 22...recorded first career MLS assist on July 20 against FC Cincinnati. Leagues Cup: Played in two matches...logged 64 minutes played. Playoffs: Has not appeared in any action.
PRIOR TO NEW YORK
Gjengaar spent the last two seasons with Odds BK in Eliteserien, where he made 39 appearances and recorded seven goals and two assists. In his first season with the club, he scored five goals in 10 appearances. Gjengaar played for Odds BK II prior to the first team, and made 51 career appearances for the club.
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Gjengaar has featured for Norway Youth National Teams, which includes appearances at the U-15, U-17, U-18, U-19, and U-20 level. He made his debut for the U-20's on November 17, 2023, in a 2-1 loss against Portugal U-20's.
ACQUIRED
The New York Red Bulls have completed the transfer of Norweigan winger Dennis Gjengaar from Odds BK. Gjengaar has signed a four-year MLS contract through 2027 with an option for 2028 on February 16, 2024.