The club announced today that it has signed defender Leo Krupnik. Krupnik cannot be added to the team's 24-man roster until after the international transfer window opens on July 15. The club is also awaiting receipt of his International Transfer Certificate (ITC).

"We have been tracking Leo's progress for some time and we think he will immediately add depth and experience to our defense," said Red Bulls Sporting Director Jeff Agoos.

Krupnik, 29, most recently played for Maccabi Haifa of the Israeli Premier League during the 2008-09 season, appearing in 30 matches and helping the club win its 11th league title. A veteran of the Israeli Premier League, Krupnik also enjoyed stints with Israeli clubs Bnei Sakhin in 2007-08, Maccabi Herzliya in 2006, and Maccabi Netanya from 2005-06.

Krupnik was originally drafted in the sixth round, 68th overall by the MetroStars in the 2002 MLS SuperDraft. Although he signed with the club, Krupnik never appeared with the first team. Following his stint with the MetroStars, Krupnik played for the United Soccer Leagues' Wilmington Hammerheads in 2003, appearing in 27 matches and scoring one goal while the club won the 2003 USL Second Division Championship. From 2003-05, Krupnik played for the USL First Division's Charleston Battery, where he appeared in 27 matches.