MLS Red Bull New York

Red Bulls Announce 2008 Preseason Plans

Published on January 14, 2008 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Red Bull New York News Release


SECAUCUS, NJ (January 14, 2008) - Red Bull New York today unveiled their preseason schedule for 2008, with trips planned to Los Angeles, CA, Salzburg, Austria, and Charleston, SC.

After players report to the New York/New Jersey area on Jan. 26, the Red Bulls will fly to Los Angeles on Feb. 2, where they will train and play a set of scrimmages at The Home Depot Center facility in Carson, CA until Feb. 18. After returning to the New York/New Jersey area, the Red Bulls will travel to Salzburg, Austria - the headquarters of Red Bull GmbH - on Feb. 25. New York will practice at the facilities of its sister club, Red Bull Salzburg, while also competing in matches there before returning to the United States on March 7.

In their final preseason tour, the Red Bulls will compete in the Carolina Challenge Cup, set to take place at Blackbaud Stadium in Daniel Island, SC, from March 15-22. The Red Bulls will arrive in Charleston, SC, on March 14 and will face the Charleston Battery on March 15, Toronto FC on March 19 and MLS' newest team, the San Jose Earthquakes on March 22 in the round-robin tournament.

The Red Bulls will open their regular season on April 5 against the Columbus Crew at Giants Stadium with kickoff set for 7:30 PM ET. For tickets, please call 1.877. RBSOCCER or log onto www.nyredbulls.com.

2008 Red Bulls Preseason Schedule

Jan. 26: Players report

Feb. 3-18: Team trains at The Home Depot Center in Carson, CA. Practice/scrimmage schedule TBD

Feb. 26-March 6: Team trains in Salzburg, Austria. Practice/scrimmage schedule TBD

March 14-23: Team competes in Carolina Challenge Cup at Blackbaud Stadium in Daniel Island, SC. Red Bulls to face Charleston (March 15 - 6 PM), Toronto FC (March 19 - 6 PM) and San Jose (March 22 - 8:15 PM).

April 5: Red Bulls open regular season against the Columbus Crew at Giants Stadium at 7:30 PM.

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