MLS Red Bull New York

Red Bulls light up Empire State Building in honor of Red Bull Arena

Published on March 20, 2010 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Red Bull New York News Release


SECAUCUS, NJ - In honor of the Grand Opening of Red Bull Arena, the Empire State Building was lit up in today by head coach Hans Backe, assistant coach Richie Williams, goalkeeper Bouna Coundoul, and defender Mike Petke at a special ceremony. Red Bull Arena will set the standard for other soccer venues across the continent. The state-of-the-art soccer-specific facility will open tomorrow, March 20 in Harrison, NJ, when the Red Bulls face Santos FC at 6:00 PM (TV: MSG; Radio: WADO 1280 AM) and will be the home of the New York Red Bulls of Major League Soccer (MLS).

The Empire State Building will light up in the Red Bulls' kit colors - white, red and white - this weekend. The lightning of the Empire State Building had special significance to Williams, Coundoul, and Petke, who all spent a significant portion of their youth within eyesight of the building. Because of the beautiful weather in the tri-state area today, the coaches and players visited the 86th floor observatory deck and were allowed the special honor of visiting the 103rd floor, a floor not open to the public, and one of the highest points in Manhattan.

Please see attached pictures taken by Brian Smith.

Full Season Ticket Plans for the Red Bulls' first season at Red Bull Arena are on sale now. Midfield seats in the 100-Level and sideline sections 107, 112, 124 and 128 are all sold out, but good seats are still available. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 1.877.RBSOCCER or log onto www.newyorkredbulls.com.

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