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MetroStars launch online auction to benefit victims of Hurricane Katrina

September 7, 2005 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
New York Red Bulls News Release


SECAUCUS, NJ (Wednesday, September 7, 2005) - The MetroStars announced today that the team has launched an online auction for 11 individual "MetroStars Experiences" as part of their efforts to aid the victims of Hurricane Katrina. These experiences can be found on www.metrostars.com . All proceeds from the auctions will go towards the American Red Cross' Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.

The following "MetroStars Experiences" will be part of the auctions, which begin on Wednesday, September 7 at 2:30 p.m. ET and expire on Wednesday, September 14 at 7:00 p.m ET:

-Accompanying the team to an away game (New England on September 24 OR D.C. on October 8). This package is for two guests and includes two (2) tickets to the game, transportation on the team bus and lodging in the team hotel.

-Two tickets and pre-game field passes to the New York Giants home game versus the Philadelphia Eagles game on Sunday, November 20 with defender Jeff Parke.

-All-inclusive saltwater fishing expedition with goalkeeper Zach Wells and Captain Anthony Grassi of Finchaser Charters.

-A Giovanni Savarese game-worn Venezuelan National Team jersey in which he scored a goal in Venezuela's 4-2 victory over Bolivia in World Cup Qualifying in 2002.

-Round of golf with defender Chris Leitch at Manasquan River Golf Club in Rielle, New Jersey.

-Drum lessons in the MetroStars locker room with defender Carlos Mendes.

-One-hour instructional training session (individual or team) with defender Tim Regan.

-All-inclusive fly-fishing trip with goalkeeper Tony Meola and guide Paul Hritz of Outcast Fishing Adventures.

-One-hour instructional training session (individual or team) with head coach Bob Bradley.

-Two tickets to a 2005 New Jersey Devils game with midfielder Mark Lisi.

-Bowling for two with midfielder Michael Bradley and defender Tim Ward.

About the American Red Cross: Since it's founding in 1881 by visionary leader Clara Barton, the American Red Cross has been the nation's premier emergency response organization. As part of a worldwide movement that offers neutral humanitarian care to the victims of war, the American Red Cross distinguished itself by also aiding victims of devastating natural disasters. Over the years, the organization has expanded its services, always with the aim of preventing and relieving suffering. To learn more about the American Red Cross visit their website at www.redcross.org or to make a donation, please call (800) HELP-NOW.

Name Note: When referencing the MetroStars in any print or broadcast media, please note that the team name no longer includes "New York/New Jersey" or "NY/NJ". The team should be solely referred to as the "MetroStars". In addition, if you would like to abbreviate the name, please do so as "Metros" not "Metro".

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