Bradley Wright-Phillips has joined Major League Soccer franchise New York Red Bulls, pending a successful visa application.

The 28-year-old former Saints forward, son of Ian Wright and brother of Shaun Wright-Phillips, was released by Charlton at the end of last season.

''Since Bradley's potential was first recognised by Manchester City and the England Under-20s, he has proved to be a goalscorer of note,'' Red Bulls sporting director Andy Roxburgh told the franchise's official website.

''He'll add another dimension to our roster with his pace and technical ability.''

Wright-Phillips also numbers Plymouth among his former clubs and most recently played for Brentford, on loan from Charlton.