MLS Red Bull New York

MetroStars Weekly Report

Published on April 22, 2002 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Red Bull New York News Release


LOOKING TO BREAK SKID AGAINST THE CHAMPIONS: The MetroStars play the second of three consecutive home games this Saturday at Giants Stadium when they host the 2001 MLS Cup champions San Jose Earthquakes at 7:30 p.m. ET (TV: Fox Sports New York; Spanish Radio WADO 1280 AM). Broadcast coverage on Fox Sports New York and WADO begins with each outlet's respective pre-game shows at 7 p.m. ET.

The first-place MetroStars lead the Eastern Conference with nine points (3-2), while the Earthquakes (3-2, 9 pts) lead the West with nine points and boast a line up of Landon Donovan (2G, 1A), Jeff Agoos, Ariel Graziani (1G, 2A), and Richard Mulrooney (1A).

The MetroStars trail the all-time series between both clubs, 4-9-2 (GF: 15, GA: 22, -7), but have played well at home with a 3-3-2 (GF: 12, GA: 8, +4) mark.

They have struggled recently against the Earthquakes though, going 0-5-2 (GF: 3, GA: 12, -9) in their last seven games. The last Metro win was on April 25, 1998, a 4-3 nationally televised win on ABC that ended on an Alexi Lalas goal in the final seconds of regulation. The last goal against the Earthquakes was a 35' strike by Henry Zambrano in a 2-1 loss on September 22, 1999 at Giants Stadium.

Tickets for the MetroStars-Earthquakes, as well as all MetroStars games, are on sale through all Ticketmaster locations in the tri-state area, online at Ticketmaster.com, or by calling Ticketmaster directly at 201-507-8900, 212-307-7171, 845-454-3388, or 609-520-8383. Fans can also call the MetroStars toll free at 1-888-4Metrotix to purchase group tickets.

PRACTICE SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK: The MetroStars will train Tuesday through Friday of this week each day beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Kean University-East Campus in Union, NJ.

AMONG THE LEADERS: The MetroStars are tied with San Jose for the MLS lead in points (9) and wins (3)...They lead the MLS in goals scored (7) and shots (82)...They are 2-0 on the road...Rodrigo Faria (2G, 1A, 5 pts) is tied for fourth in MLS scoring... Petter Villegas is tied for first with two other players with three assists...Faria is second in shots (22) and shots on goal (11)...Tim Howard is tied for first in GK wins (3), but is first overall in saves (31), save percentage (0.838), save average per game (6.11), and save average ratio (5.17).

JOLLEY STREAK ON VERGE OF ENDING: MetroStars defender Steve Jolley started his team-record 58th consecutive game for the MetroStars this past Saturday against Chicago. He left the game injured in the 8' with his team-record consecutive minutes played streak ending at 5,238 minutes. He is not expected to play this weekend against San Jose due to a strained right hamstring, thereby ending his streak of 58 consecutive starts.

LAST GAME REVIEW: Paced by the first career goal from rookie defender Kelly Gray and an insurance tally from DaMarcus Beasley, the visiting Chicago Fire (2-2-0, 6 points) registered a 2-0 win over the MetroStars (3-2-0, 9 points) to pull within one victory of the Eastern Conference front-runners at Giants Stadium Saturday night.

METROSTARS LINE UP VS. CHI- Tim Howard; Mike Petke, Joe Addo, Steve Jolley (Sam Forko 9, Byron Alvarez 65), Orlando Perez; Daniel Hernandez, Tab Ramos, Petter Villegas, Clint Mathis; Rodrigo Faria, Diego Serna (Brad Davis 74).

ALVAREZ, LEWIS OFFICIALLY JOIN METRO; GRIFFITHS TRADED: Recently-signed Darin Lewis, a senior international forward from Trinidad, and Byron Alvarez, a transitional international forward from Mexico, each received their work visas Saturday and are now available to play for the MetroStars. In order to make room for both players on the active roster, the MetroStars traded on Saturday midfielder Winston Griffiths to the Los Angeles Galaxy in exchange for a conditional future MLS SuperDraft pick. The addition of Lewis and Alvarez, and the dealing of Griffiths, brings the MetroStars roster to the maximum 18 senior roster players, plus the maximum four developmental players.

METROSTARS, NY WATERWAY TEAM UP TO FERRY NYC FANS TO GIANTS STADIUM: The MetroStars and NY Waterway announced that they have teamed up to offer New York City soccer fans complete transportation-and-ticket packages to all MetroStars weekend home games at Giants Stadium, beginning with Saturday's home game against the defending MLS Cup champion San Jose Earthquakes (April 27th) at 7:30 p.m. ET.

All packages, available for $35, include a Silver Level MetroStars game ticket, round-trip ferry service from NY Waterway's 38th Street Terminal in New York to Port Imperial in Weehawken, NJ, and round-trip shuttle bus service between Port Imperial and Gate D at Giants Stadium. Round-trip transportation is also available for fans that already have tickets for $20. Reservations are required.

Ferries depart from the 38th Street Terminal to Port Imperial every 20 minutes on Saturdays (8 a.m. to 1:10 a.m.) and Sundays (8 a.m. to 12:10 a.m.). Soccer fans will then board shuttle buses, which depart from Port Imperial for Giants Stadium one and two hours prior to MetroStars kickoff. Buses leave one-half hour after the game ends. Reservations are required. MetroStars-NY Waterway transportation-and-ticket packages are available by calling 1-888-4 -METROTIX, by calling New York Waterway at 1-800-533-3779, or by going on-line at www.nywaterway.com.

LATIN POP STAR PILAR MONTENEGRO HEADLINES METROSTARS CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION: Mexican songstress Pilar Montenegro, whose single "Quitame Ese Hombre" is currently number one on the Billboard Latin Music chart, will headline the MetroStars' special Cinco De Mayo celebration on Saturday, May 4, when the MetroStars host the Dallas Burn at Giants Stadium at 8 p.m. ET. Montenegro, whose album "Desahogo" (Univision Music Group) is also currently number 11 on the Latin music chart, will perform in a special concert following the game sponsored by Budweiser and co-promoted by the MetroStars and New York's Latino Mix Radio 105.9 FM and Radio WADO 1280 AM. Montenegro is also popular for her work as an actress in Mexican soap operas, including Univision's "Gotita de Amor" in 1999.

METROSTARS & CHAMPIONSWORLD, LLC TO HOST ECUADOR-YUGOSLAVIA ON MAY 8: The national teams of Ecuador and Yugoslavia will play in an international friendly at Giants Stadium on Wednesday, May 8, at 9:00 p.m. ET. ChampionsWorld, LLC and the MetroStars organization are jointly promoting this international friendly. Ecuador will be making their second appearance this year at Giants Stadium after defeating Bulgaria on March 27, 3-0, before a crowd of 45,511 fans in a doubleheader that included the MetroStars and Columbus Crew.

Tickets are currently on sale through all Ticketmaster locations in the tri-state area, online at Ticketmaster.com, or by calling Ticketmaster directly at 201-507-8900, 212-307-7171, 845-454-3388, or 609-520-8383. Fans can also call the MetroStars toll free at 1-888-4Metrotix to purchase group tickets. Tickets are priced at $20, $25, $35, $45, and $55. MetroMembers have an opportunity to purchase to their seat locations to this friendly by calling their account managers by April 24. After that date, their seat locations will become available to the public.

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