MLS Red Bull New York

MetroStars and MLS Camps to Partner with 3-Year Deal

Published on December 8, 2003 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Red Bull New York News Release


SECAUCUS, NJ (Monday, December 8, 2003) - The MetroStars announced today a three-year partnership with MLS Camps that will bring the two entities together under the MetroStars banner to provide the most advanced soccer instruction in the Tri-State area. The programs will be called MetroStars Player Development Programs.

"This is a great day for the MetroStars organization," said MetroStars President and General Manager Nick Sakiewicz. "MLS camps is the most premier camp program in the country and the MetroStars are the most elite Soccer team in the Tri-State area. To marry these two under the MetroStars banner will provide aspiring MLS stars great instruction as well as a direct path to their dreams."

MLS Camps has 30 years of experience in conducting and administering youth camps in the United States. The group currently reaches 270,000 young players throughout the country in 1,300 communities. The group, formerly known as North American Sports Camps, became MLS Camps in 1996.

By combining the MetroStars ongoing player development initiatives with MLS Camp's reach and expertise the MetroStars have now created the most direct path for Tri-State youths to reach the professional level.

"This agreement will open many doors for Tri-State Youths," said MetroStars Chief Operating Officer Tom Neale. "The MetroStars will now be able to reach and develop a greater number of young players who aspire to become the next Eddie Gaven, Ricardo Clark and Mike Magee's for the MetroStars. This agreement also provides the opportunity for the Metros to bring our message and brand to a targeted population of over 30,000 youth soccer players."

MetroStars Player Development will offer five different programs to the public: the MetroStars Community Camps, MetroStars Elite Camps, MetroStars Team Camps, MetroStars Player Development Schools and the MetroStars Clinic and Training Services.

For more information about the MetroStars Player Development Programs please contact the MetroStars front office at 201-583-7000.

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