Red Bull New York trade Wiki Carmona to CF Montréal for Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty

The clubs announced the trade on Monday, with RBNY acquiring the 21-year-old Canadian international defender.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Red Bull New York have acquired defender Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty from CF Montréal in exchange for midfielder Wiki Carmona. Marshall-Rutty, a 21-year-old Canadian international, joins his fourth MLS club after stints with Montréal, Toronto FC and Charlotte FC. Carmona has spent the last five seasons with RBNY, contributing 6 goals and 6 assists in 118 games across all competitions.

Why it matters

This trade represents an opportunity for both clubs to strengthen their rosters ahead of the new MLS season. RBNY adds a young, promising defender in Marshall-Rutty, while CF Montréal bolsters their midfield options with the acquisition of Carmona.

The details

Red Bull New York have acquired defender Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty from CF Montréal in exchange for midfielder Wiki Carmona. Marshall-Rutty, originally a Toronto FC homegrown product, spent last season on loan with Charlotte FC. He has 1 goal and 8 assists in 112 regular-season MLS appearances. Carmona has been with RBNY for the past five seasons, contributing 6 goals and 6 assists in 118 games across all competitions.

  • The trade was announced on Monday, February 9, 2026.
  • RBNY and CF Montréal will both start their 2026 MLS seasons on February 21.

The players

Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty

A 21-year-old Canadian international defender who joins RBNY after stints with CF Montréal, Toronto FC and Charlotte FC.

Wiki Carmona

A 22-year-old midfielder who has spent the last five seasons with Red Bull New York, contributing 6 goals and 6 assists in 118 games across all competitions.

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What they’re saying

“We are very pleased to add Jahkeele to our roster and welcome him to the club. He is an exciting young player that brings a strong mentality and a willingness to work, and we believe this is a great spot for him to continue developing and taking the next step in his career.”

— Julian de Guzman, RBNY head of sport (mlssoccer.com)

“We want to thank Wiki for everything he brought to this club, both on and off the field. He represented the club the right way every day, and we want to wish him the best in this next step of his career.”

— Julian de Guzman, RBNY head of sport (mlssoccer.com)

“We are thrilled to announce the arrival of Wikelman Carmona. His profile will strengthen our midfield options and give our coach greater tactical flexibility.”

— Luca Saputo, CF Montréal managing director, recruitment and sporting methodology (mlssoccer.com)

What’s next

RBNY and CF Montréal will both start their 2026 MLS seasons on February 21, with RBNY traveling to Orlando City and Montréal visiting San Diego FC.

The takeaway

This trade represents an opportunity for both clubs to strengthen their rosters ahead of the new MLS season, with RBNY adding a young, promising defender in Marshall-Rutty and CF Montréal bolstering their midfield options with the acquisition of Carmona.