Dru Yearwood

Dru Anthony Yearwood (born 17 February 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for the New York Red Bulls of Major League Soccer. He is a product of the Southend United youth system and began his senior career with the club. He further played one season for Brentford.

Club Career

Southend United

After spending four years with the Arsenal academy, Yearwood moved to the Southend United youth system at the age of 11 and graduated to the first team squad in July 2017, when he signed a four-year professional contract. He was a regular member of the team during the 2017–18 and 2018–19 League One seasons and he was nominated for the LFE Apprentice of the Year award at the 2018 EFL Awards.

Brentford

Yearwood signed for Championship club Brentford on 5 August 2019, on a four-year contract, with the option of a further year, for an undisclosed fee. Throughout the 2019–2020 season and Brentford's promotion push, Yearwood only made two appearances in the league and three other appearances in the Cups. He left the club after one season in a bid to further his career and play more games.

New York Red Bulls

It was announced that Yearwood joined Major League Soccer club New York Red Bulls on 5 August 2020. Yearwood was signed on a Young Designated Player deal. Yearwood made his debut for the Red Bulls coming on as a substitution in a 3–0 loss against the Philadelphia Union.