Is Michael Bradley A-List?
NoB
No — Michael Bradley is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2014
Toronto FC Signing
Lost A-list status in 2023
Dropped to B tier — Retires, Joins Red Bulls
Ranking Timeline
2006C$0.1M
MLS Debut
Begins professional career in MLS.
2008B▲$0.5M+$0.4M
Move to Europe
Transfers to Heerenveen.
2010B$1M+$0.5M
World Cup Appearance
Represents USA in the World Cup.
2014A▲$4M+$3M
Toronto FC Signing
Returns to MLS.
2017A$8M+$4M
Toronto FC MLS Cup Victory
Captains Toronto FC to MLS Cup victory.
2023B▼$13M+$5M
Retires, Joins Red Bulls
Retires as a player and transitions to coaching.
2026B$15M+$2M
Head Coach, New York Red Bulls
Leading the New York Red Bulls in MLS.
Last updated: February 24, 2026