MLS Red Bull New York

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Published on June 15, 2009 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Red Bull New York News Release


BULLS HOST SOUNDERS SATURDAY: The New York Red Bulls return to Giants Stadium after a three-game road trip when they take on Seattle Sounders FC on Saturday at 7:30 PM ET (TV: MSG; Radio: WADO 1280 AM) in their only home game in June.

New York is coming off a 2-1 loss to Toronto FC on Saturday and is now 2-10-3 (9 pts.) at the halfway point of the season. They host a Seattle Sounders FC squad that is currently in third place in the Western Conference on 20 points with a 5-3-5 record. After going winless in six-straight games, the Sounders rebounded with a 2-1 win over the San Jose Earthquakes at Qwest Field. Designated Player Freddie Ljungberg gave the hosts the lead in the 42nd minute and Fredy Montero doubled their advantage 14 minutes after halftime. Darren Huckerby pulled one back for the visitors. Seattle has a busy week, as they are facing D.C. United at home on Wednesday at 10:30 PM ET.

Montero leads the MLS expansion Sounders in scoring with five goals while chipping in with three assists. Nate Jaqua has three goals and four assists while goalkeeper Kasey Keller is having a strong season, posting a 0.71 goals against average and four shutouts. This is the second time that the two teams will face off this season. On March 19, opening day for both clubs and Seattle's first-ever MLS regular season match, Seattle blitzed by New York, 3-0, with a pair of Montero goals and a Brad Evans strike. Seattle is coached by Sigi Schmid, who led the Columbus Crew to their first MLS Cup Final win over New York last season.

RED BULLS LOSE TO TORONTO FC, 2-1: A second half New York Red Bulls flurry and Albert Celades' first career MLS goal was not enough to overcome a two-goal deficit, as the Red Bulls fell to Toronto FC, 2-1, on Saturday night at BMO Field. The match wrapped up a three-game road trip for New York.

Toronto FC took the lead three minutes in. Pablo Vitti had space in the box and tried to pass it off and it hit off the arm of Seth Stammler, who was on the ground. Referee Jair Marrufo pointed to the penalty spot. Amado Guevara's ensuing penalty kick was saved by Red Bulls goalkeeper Danny Cepero, who dove to his left, but Sam Cronin was on hand to knock the rebound into the empty net.

Later in the half, Red Bulls midfielder Nick Zimmerman tested Toronto FC's Stefan Frei with a long range blast that the goalkeeper caught. In the 31st minute, forward Macoumba Kandji gathered an Alfredo Pacheco cross and tried a bicycle kick that Frei saved. Toronto FC had a chance of its own minutes later, as Danny Dichio nearly put the hosts 2-0 up when his header from a Guevara free kick was tipped over the bar by Cepero.

With nine minutes left in the half, Juan Pablo Angel had the visitors' best chance up to that point. Angel had space on the right wing and raced into the box before firing a shot that Frei tipped over the bar. Soon after, an open Celades almost got a free shot on goal from the center of the 18-yard box. However, Adrian Serioux stuck his foot out to block the shot.

Toronto FC went two-ahead with two minutes left in the half. Guevara had the ball in the center of the field and played it over-the-top to an onsides Vitti, who went in alone on goal. Cepero was able to poke the ball away, but a trailing Dichio was there to blast it in from outside of the penalty box for his third goal of the season.

New York had a pair of opportunities to put their name on the scoreboard seven minutes in. Zimmerman dispossessed Serioux deep in Toronto's half and found Kandji, who could not get his shot on frame. Jorge Rojas was there to try to put it on net and his shot was deflected away.

The Red Bulls scored their first road goal of the season in the 54th minute. After a Rojas attempt on net was cleared, Angel collected it at the top of the penalty box and slid it to Celades. Celades took a touch past a defender and hit a left-footed shot from 12 yards out that Frei could only touch into his net.

The game opened up as Dichio nearly extended Toronto's lead back to two when his header moments later flashed by the left post. Stammler had space on the right and crossed it to Angel, who rose above his defender and nodded a shot wide.

Cepero kept the Red Bulls in the match in the 66th minute, first punching away a Kevin Harmse blast before saving a Serioux effort seconds after. In the 73rd minute, Dwayne De Rosario tried a short angle free kick that Cepero, who was making his first start since May 8, tipped over the bar.

New York almost tied the game up with 16 minutes to play when Angel got behind the Toronto defense and chipped it over Frei and into the net. However, the linesman ruled that he was offside. Five minutes later, Frei hit a poor clearance to Kandji, whose ensuing shot was caught by the goalkeeper.

In the 85th minute, Rojas crossed it into an open Stammler and his attempt went high. Four minutes later, John Wolyniec nearly headed in a Rojas free kick but Frei was out to punch it away.

Saturday's match was originally scheduled for Aug. 9, but it was moved by Major League Soccer last month. Red Bulls defender Kevin Goldthwaite was a late scratch after he felt discomfort from a left foot injury suffered earlier in the day. Carlos Mendes replaced him in the lineup.

RED BULLS TO HOST PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS DAY: The Red Bulls will join the Prostate Conditions Education Council on Saturday to launch a new prostate cancer awareness campaign, Team Up Against Prostate Cancer on Saturday starting at 5:00 PM ET prior to New York's match against Seattle Sounders FC at Giants Stadium. Former U.S. Men's National Team standout Marcelo Balboa will be on hand prior to the game Saturday, as the Red Bulls and PCEC will have a tent and table at the bottom of the Gate D spiral at Giants Stadium. Prostate health-related educational information will be distributed to fans and they will have the opportunity to meet Balboa prior to the game.

2009 MLS STANDINGS INCLUDES GAMES OF SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2009

LAST WEEK: Red Bulls 1, Toronto FC 2 on June 13 at BMO Field THIS WEEK: Red Bulls vs. Seattle Sounders FC on June 20 at 7:30 PM ET at Giants Stadium (TV: MSG; Radio: WADO 1280 AM)

NEXT WEEK: - Red Bulls at Toronto FC on June 24 at BMO Field at 7:30 PM ET (TV: MSG; Radio: WQBU 92.7 FM) - Red Bulls at Columbus Crew on June 27 at Crew Stadium at 7:30 PM ET (TV: Fox Soccer Channel; Radio: WQBU 92.7 FM)

NEW YORK RED BULLS SCHEDULE (June 15-21) Please contact a member of the Red Bulls Communications Staff if you have any requests or questions.

This Week's Schedule (subject to change): Monday, June 15: Training at Montclair State University facility at 10:00 AM ET. Tuesday, June 16: Training at Montclair State University facility at 10:00 AM ET. Wednesday, June 17: Training at Montclair State University facility at 10:00 AM ET. Thursday, June 18: Training at Montclair State University facility at 10:00 AM ET. Friday, June 19: Training at Montclair State University facility at 10:00 AM ET. Saturday, June 20: Red Bulls vs. Seattle Sounders FC on June 20 at 7:30 PM ET at Giants Stadium (TV: MSG; Radio: WADO 1280 AM) Sunday, June 21: OFF

CELADES TALLIES FIRST: New York Red Bulls midfielder Albert Celades had some reason to celebrate on Saturday, as he scored his first MLS goal in New York's 2-1 loss to Toronto FC on Saturday. Celades received the ball from Juan Pablo Angel at the top of the penalty box, stepped around his defender and hit a left-footed shot in side the post. Celades has played in nine games for New York, starting in seven. He has also tallied one assist after missing the early part of the season due to paperwork and injury issues. A former Real Madrid and FC Barcelona player, Celades trained with the club in the preseason and was signed by New York on March 11, 2009.

RED BULLS HOST COACHES RECEPTION: Red Bull New York is reaching out to the high school soccer community and is inviting coaches and athletic directors to attend a special High School Coaches Reception on Saturday, June 20 at Giants Stadium at 4:30 PM ET prior to the Red Bulls' match against Seattle Sounders FC at 7:30 PM (TV: MSG; Radio: WADO 1280 AM).

Staff members from the Red Bulls First Team and Academy Teams will be on hand to provide their experiences concerning the development of youth soccer players. The reception will also be an excellent opportunity for coaches to watch a MLS game in person and gain valuable insight on the game played at its highest level, as coaches from both the Red Bulls and Sounders will participate in a pre-game "Chalk Talk." Participants will also be given an introduction to the Red Bulls organization and will have a question and answer session with Sporting Director Jeff Agoos.

The Red Bulls are offering this package for $35, which includes involvement in all activities, admission to the game and a complimentary Red Bulls scarf. In addition, participants can purchase extra tickets for $24 for family and friends to attend the match. The deadline to order tickets is Tuesday, June 16.

GOLDTHWAITE MISSES FIRST: After being one of two players to have played and started in every game for New York this season, defender Kevin Goldthwaite was a late scratch for the Red Bulls' 2-1 loss to Toronto FC last Saturday after sustaining a left foot injury earlier in the day. He was replaced by Carlos Mendes. Out of all of the players on the Red Bulls' roster, only forward Juan Pablo Angel has started and played in every game for New York this season. Angel is fourth in MLS with 1,311 minutes played.

PETKE SUSPENDED: Red Bulls defender Mike Petke will be suspended for New York's next match against Seattle Sounders FC on Saturday after he earned two yellow cards for dissent in second half stoppage time. Petke is the club's all-time leader in games played (143) and started (137).

NOT GUN SHY: Red Bulls forward Juan Pablo Angel has been moving up the club's annals in shots and shots on goal. Angel is currently third in each category, with 219 shots and 116 shots on goal. He is trailing Clint Mathis (276, 125) and Amado Guevara (260, 121). Angel is second in MLS in shots (46) and in shots on goal (22) behind FC Dallas' Kenny Cooper (47, 25).

GOLD CUP CREDENTIAL APPLICATION AVAILABLE: Media planning to cover the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup can apply for media credentials using the online accreditation form at https://goldcup09.iwebreg.com/apply/2009_Gold_Cup/Media?lang=en

The deadline for application is Friday, June 26, 2009 at 5:00 PM ET. No credential applications will be accepted after the deadline. Please note that due to the strong media interest expected for the games, credentials per organization will be limited. Giants Stadium is hosting the tournament's final on Sunday, July 26 at 3:00 PM ET.

For further information regarding accreditation, please contact CONCACAF Manager of Media Relations Benjamin Ramírez Spencer at +1 (212) 835-6813 or ben.spencer@concacaf.org.

PACHECO, ROJAS RETURN; BOYENS IN CUP: New York Red Bulls defenders Andrew Boyens (New Zealand) and Alfredo Pacheco (El Salvador), and midfielder Jorge Rojas (Venezuela) were all called up by their respective national teams recently and missed time with the Red Bulls due to international duty. Pacheco and Rojas returned to the lineup in last Saturday's 2-1 loss to Toronto FC.

Boyens was called by the New Zealand National Team for their participation in the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup. Boyens joined New Zealand on June 1 for a camp in preparation for the international competition in South Africa. The All Whites had friendlies against Tanzania on June 3, Botswana on June 6, and Italy on June 10. New Zealand dropped a 2-1 decision to Tanzania and tied Botswana, 0-0. The Kiwis also lost, 4-3, to Italy. Boyens played the full 90 minutes against Italy. Boyens also played against Botswana.

On Sunday, the All Whites lost, 5-0, to Spain in their first group match - a game in which Boyens played the entire match and earned his 11th cap. They will face host South Africa on June 17, and Iraq on June 20. Boyens was unavailable for the Red Bulls' matches against D.C. United on June 4, New England on June 7 and Toronto FC on June 13 and he will miss the game against Seattle Sounders FC on June 20.

Pacheco was called up for El Salvador's World Cup Qualifying campaign and was unavailable for the Red Bulls from May 31 until June 11. Pacheco joined El Salvador for a CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying matches on June 6 against Mexico in San Salvador, El Salvador, and he played 74 minutes in El Salvador's 2-1 win. On June 10, the Salvadorians lost to Honduras, 1-0, in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, as Pacheco played 90 minutes before being replaced in second half stoppage time. Pacheco played 74 minutes as a starter against Toronto FC after he missed the Red Bulls' matches against D.C. United and the New England Revolution. Pacheco has 68 caps for the Salvadoran National Team and has scored six goals.

Rojas was unavailable for the Red Bulls from June 5 until June 11, as he was called up by the Venezuelan National Team for their upcoming CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifier. However, due to groin tightness, Rojas was released by the Venezuela Soccer Federation and returned to the team on June 10. Rojas played the full 90 minutes for New York last Saturday against Toronto FC. Venezuela will host Uruguay on June 10 in Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela and tied 2-2. A veteran of the Venezuelan National Team, Rojas has been capped 91 times and has scored three goals.

RBNY ANNOUNCES 2010 FULL SEASON PRICING: Red Bull New York today announced the Full Season and Day of Match pricing for its first season in Red Bull Arena - the soccer-specific stadium being constructed in Harrison, New Jersey.

Fans still have a chance to lock in 2009 season ticket prices by purchasing a Full Season ticket package by June 19, 2009. Season tickets purchased by that date will "freeze" the price for the 2010 season as well as place fans on the Priority Seating List whereby they will be first in line to select their seats in Red Bull Arena. The relocation process for the 2010 Red Bulls season will begin later in 2009.

"The pricing for current season tickets holders has been frozen for 2010 as a benefit to our loyal long time customers," said Red Bull New York Managing Director Erik Stover. "Overall, we believe that when we move into Red Bull Arena in 2010, our pricing will have an unmatched value in the marketplace for sports and entertainment. A new, soccer-specific arena with affordable pricing and first-class amenities will make attending a Red Bulls match an unrivaled fan experience."

Full Season ticket prices for the 2010 Red Bulls season are as follows:

2009 2010 2010 2010 Category Full Season Price Freeze New Full Season Day of Match Club Seats N/A N/A $3,000.00 N/A Midfield $528.00 $528.00 $585.00 $45.00 Sideline $368.00 $368.00 $425.00 $35.00 Corner Flag $272.00 $272.00 $335.00 $25.00 Endline N/A N/A $299.00 $22.00 Supporter $272.00 $272.00 $272.00 $20.00

In addition, fans that have purchased youth-price season tickets in 2009 will be able to "freeze" the pricing for the 2010 season, only, with their renewal. The youth pricing will be eliminated in 2011 for current plan holders. The youth-ticket pricing is not available for new full season ticket accounts.

LA GALAXY KICKOFF AT 8 PM JULY 16 / MATCH TO AIR ON FOX SOCCER CHANNEL: Red Bull New York announced the start time for its July 16, 2009 match at Giants Stadium against the Los Angeles Galaxy has been set at 8:00 ET. In addition, Fox Soccer Channel announced today that the match will be televised live nationally. The telecast will be an MLS on FSC - Thursday Night Special and will begin at 7:30 p.m. ET with a half hour pre-game show, followed by the 8:00 p.m. kick-off. Following the match, there will be a 30-minute post game show. Fox Sports en Español will also televise the match live in Spanish in a two-hour window beginning at 8:00 pm ET.

FAMILY PACKS ON SALE: The Red Bulls also announced that Family Packs for the remaining seven Red Bulls 2009 regular season games at Giants Stadium will go on sale on Tuesday, May 26 at 10:00 a.m. by calling 1.877.RBSOCCER or logging on to www.newyorkredbulls.com. The Family Packs include four (4) tickets to a Red Bulls match and a choice of either four t-shirts or $20 in concession vouchers for use at the Giants Stadium concessions stands. For the Los Angeles Galaxy game, the package only includes $20 in concession vouchers. The Family Packs start as low as $160.00 for the Los Angeles Galaxy match and $89.95 for the other six matches.

The Red Bulls also announced that the last date to join the Priority List for Red Bull Arena, by purchasing Full Season tickets in 2009 is Friday, June 19, 2009. Fans that purchase by the June 19th deadline - for as little as $272 - will have their pricing "frozen" for the 2010 season as well as be line to select their seats when the Red Bulls move into Red Bull Arena - the state-of-the-art soccer-specific stadium being constructed in Harrison, New Jersey -- For more information and securing your place on the Red Bull Arena Priority List, please call the Red Bulls at 1.877.RBSOCCER.

The remaining seven Red Bulls home matches available for the Individual Packs are as follows:

Day Date Opponent Time Thursday July 16 L.A. Galaxy 8:00 p.m. Saturday August 15 CD Chivas USA 7:00 p.m. Sunday August 23 FC Dallas 3:00 p.m Sunday August 30 Columbus 6:00 p.m. Saturday September 12 Kansas City 7:30 p.m. Friday September 18 New England 7:30 p.m. Saturday October 24 Toronto 7:30 p.m.

RED BULLS-TORONTO FC POST-GAME: Here was the reaction after the Red Bulls-Toronto FC match on June 13:

NEW YORK RED BULLS HEAD COACH JUAN CARLOS OSORIO

Thoughts on game... "I think we deserved at least a point. The guys, especially in the second half really took the game to them and basically we limited them to - two shots from about 20 yards out one from (Adrian) Serioux, and one from (Kevin) Harmse and everything else I think we controlled the game and dominated the game. It goes without saying that when things don't go your way, they just don't go your way. We got a penalty in the second minute of the game, obviously that was a big blow to us considering the circumstances but the boys kept going and played very well."

NEW YORK GOALKEEPER DANNY CEPERO

Thoughts on their fun of bad luck... "It was a tough situation, you know it comes down to desire and belief and a number of plays in the first half, the penalty included. Myself included to believe that I can make that save with the run of bad luck and things that we've given up and goals that have come against us I think. Sometimes there's a lack of faith and that trickles down the team that shows itself on the field sometimes and unfortunately we've been punished in those instances."

On facing Guevara on the penalty... "You try not to over think it - you know he has a reputation of being a very good striker of the ball, corner's free kicks, certainly penalty kicks and I try not to think about those things and just on instinct and what you feel in there. You know where he's going to go on a penalty and just in general being aware that he is human and the ball's going to come to you and you just have to be aware and ready for things to happen."

NEW YORK MIDFIELDER SETH STAMMLER

On if they can something positive out of the 2nd half start... "We're got going to be celebrating it but you know it shows that we can play with that kind of fight and possession and hopefully that translates into the next game against Seattle and maybe we can get an early goal next time and put the other team under pressure."

RED BULL ACADEMY UPDATE: JUNE 15

A LOOK BACK: U20s: The U20s improved to 3-0-0 on the season with a pair of wins last week.

On Wednesday, June 10, the U20 Red Bulls scored two penalty kicks en route to a 4-1 win over the U20 NJ Rangers. Steven Amaya (New York, NY) and Sam Archer (Springfield Gardens, NY) each converted from the penalty spot, and Mario Rios (Denville, NJ) and Andrew Cuevas (Wayne, NJ) rounded out the scoring as the U20s improved to 2-0 on the season. Sheldon Parkinson (Bronx, NY) went the distance in goal.

"We had a lot of possession in the attacking third of the field," said U20 head coach Rob Elliott. "We were awarded two PK's due to the amount of pressure and time we spent in their penalty area. It was a matter of time until they fouled us in the box."

On Saturday night, June 13, the Red Bulls traveled up to Connecticut and earned a 2-1 decision against U20 Beachside. Walter Hines (Brooklyn, NY) got the Red Bulls on the board first and Anthony Vazquez (Belford, NJ) followed his own rebound to net the winner with four minutes to go. Parkinson earned his second win of the week in goal.

"Beachside made things difficult for us tonight, and it was a hard fought road victory." said Elliott.

U18s: The Red Bull U18s did not play this week.

U16s: The Red Bull U16s did not play this week as they prepare for the US Development Academy League playoffs.

U15s: The U15 Red Bulls completed a successful pre-academy trip to Bethesda, Maryland with a solid 2-0 win over U15 Bethesda on Sunday, June 14 in US Club Northeast Pre Academy League action. Fumio Himeo (Ft. Lee, NJ) opened up the scoring in the 24th minute as he slotted home a perfectly timed Conor Gleba (Midland Park, NJ) pass. Gleba provided the helper on the second goal as well, this time finding Travis Wantchekon (Brooklyn, NY) inside the penalty area for a 2-0 lead in the 52nd minute. Max Brown (Manhattan, NY) and Thomas Bull (Skillman, NJ) combined for five saves to preserve the shutout.

U14s: The U14 Red Bulls were defeated, 3-0, by U14 Bethesda on Sunday, June 14, in US Club Soccer Pre Academy League play. The Red Bulls started the game brightly, but failed to convert any chances. Against the run of play Bethesda opened the scoring and added another just before the half. Bethesda added another midway through the second half to round out the scoring.

"We moved the ball around and keep possession well at times, but we didn't have that killer instinct about us in front of goal," said U14 head coach Cris da Silva.

A LOOK AHEAD: Wednesday, June 17 U20 Red Bulls vs. U20 PDA, 7:00 pm @ NJIT (Super-20 League)

Thursday, June 18 Red Bull ‘93s/'94s vs. U15 U.S. National Team, 8:30 pm @ PDA

Saturday, June 20 U20 Red Bulls @ U20 TSF Academy, 2:00 pm (Super-20 League)

Sunday June 21 U14 Red Bulls vs. U14 Seacoast United, 11:00 am @ Rutgers-Newark (US Club Northeast Pre Academy League) U15 Red Bulls vs. U15 Seacoast United, 1:00 pm @ Rutgers-Newark (US Club Northeast Pre Academy League)

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