The report says Williams worked at the club’s new facility in Morristown, New Jersey, and took part in drills during an open training session. For Red Bulls, the arrangement offers a low-risk way to judge whether his experience and physical profile can strengthen the defence.
The club’s interest appears to be based on more than a brief look. Bradley is expected to remain involved in the evaluation process, with the next stage likely to focus on Williams’ fit within the squad and the terms of any potential agreement.
Williams has been with Liverpool since childhood and progressed through the academy before making his senior debut under Jürgen Klopp. His most significant first-team involvement came during the 2020-21 campaign, followed by loan spells at Swansea, Blackpool, Aberdeen, Port Vale and Morecambe.
That journey gives him a useful combination of top-level training and senior football experience, even if his Liverpool career has not developed as once hoped. A move to MLS could offer the 25-year-old a chance to establish himself in a new environment.
The potential deal also carries an obvious Red Bull link. Klopp is now the group’s head of global soccer, while Bradley said the club are “fortunate to be able to draw on Klopp's experience and contacts.”
For now, Williams’ presence looks more like an audition than an announcement. The next storyline will be whether positive training impressions lead to a contract before the summer deadline.