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A few more shots from Red Bull Arena
ASN’s ace photographer Scott Marsh was back at Red Bull Arena this week and snapped some more photos for us. More to wet the whistle of Red Bulls fans, now just days removed from the ground’s soft opening. For a more thorough look at Red Bull Arena, see the shots from our tour.
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Lindpere signing finally made official»He’s only been with the team two and a half months, why announce it at all?
Perhaps for formalitiy’s sake, Red Bull New York announced today that it had signed Estonian midfielder Joel Lindpere. He will be added to the team’s roster pending receipt of his international transfer certificate (ITC).
“Joel is an experienced midfielder who can [...]
Commentary
Pitch Invasion beats the Red Bull dead horse–from Chicago»New York Red Bulls fans finally have reason to be excited. The team’s 14-year purgatory in Giants Stadium is mercifully, and finally, over. The massive Swamp was never meant to be anything beyond a temporary waystation for the New York/New Jersey Major League Soccer franchise. Two ownership groups, one “rebranding” and a decade and a [...]
Seeing Red!
Episode 2: Disney trophy, MLS impasse, reader emails, more»This week, the guys break down the Red Bulls’ 4-0 thrashing of Toronto FC in Orlando, sports lawyer Stan Chelney talks about the MLS CBA, and we answer our first batch of listener mail. Get it here!
Match Reports
Red Bulls trounce TFC for Disney trophy»
The Hans Backe era is officially off to a great start. The New York Red Bulls defeated Toronto FC 4-0 Saturday night in the final of the inaugural Walt Disney World Pro Soccer Classic tourney. Juan Pablo Angel scored a hat trick and rookie Conor Chinn, a second half substitute, added the fourth for good measure. There was a scary moment late in the match after a harsh foul on Angel by Juilan de Guzman.
Also Noted
MSG to broadcast 2010 home games in HD»Finally, MSG will broadcast the Red Bulls in high definition. The home matches, that is. Fans will still be stuck with the analog feed for road games. Be sure to vote in the poll on this matter.
Top of the Box
Get your 2010 RBNY ical and G-cal apps here!»Just the latest way in which ASN seeks to help out the community of Red Bulls fans. Behold a full schedule containing not just Red Bulls games but also events pertaining to supporters clubs and more.
Red Bull Academy
U18, U16 sides head to Florida for preseason»Red Bulls Academy U16 and U18 sides will be traveling to warmer climates to prepare for their upcoming US Soccer Development Academy League season.
The Academy will be in Bradenton, Fla., for a week, and just like the first team, will do a mixture of two a day trainings and scrimmages.
“Last year’s training camp in Bradenton [...]
