MLS Red Bull New York

MetroStars Weekly Report

Published on May 5, 2003 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Red Bull New York News Release


Up Next, DC United & Mike Petke: The MetroStars take on DC United as former Metro defender Mike Petke makes his first appearance at Giants Stadium since the blockbuster trade last December. Kick off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (MSG-TV, WADO 1280 AM). The MetroStars are in the midst of a two-game winning streak. Tickets are available at the Continental Airlines Arena box office and at all Ticketmaster outlets. Tickets will also be available through Ticketmaster by phone for callers in New Jersey (201-507-8900), New York (212-307-7171), and for Spanish-speaking customers throughout New York and New Jersey (212-307-4757).

The United States Soccer Foundation, in conjunction with Resource Center Partner, Eurosport, and the MetroStars will be collecting old but usable soccer gear as part of their Passback Program during the home game against DC United. The soccer gear will be collected at the US Soccer Foundation tables located at Gates B & D at Giants Stadium. All of the equipment that the US Soccer Foundation collects at the game will be donated to local soccer associations in the Tri-State area.

The US Soccer Foundation is developing the sport of soccer across America through innovative partnerships and grants that help underwrite and support soccer programs and field development. Since it's creation in 1994, the Foundation has put more than $35 million into the sport nationwide. For more information about the Foundation's programs, visit ussoccerfoundation.org.

Among The MLS Leaders: Steve Jolley leads with two blocks... Mathis is tied for first in shots (16) and third overall in shots on goals (7) and corner kicks (13)...Tim Howard is second in saves (21) and catch/punches (24).

Mathis Scores First Goal of 2003: Clint Mathis scored his first goal this past Saturday night in the 2-1 home win over the Colorado Rapids at Giants Stadium. The score ended a 494-minute goal drought dating back to a second minute goal at Dallas on September 5, 2002 (3-1 win). The MetroStars are 18-0-2 (includes two playoff wins), whenever Mathis finds the back of the net.

Career Night for Ziadie: Jamaican international defender Craig Ziadie notched his first-ever goal and an MLS career-high three points during the 2-1 home win against the Rapids. He assisted on the Mathis goal (51') and scored unassisted (62') for the winner.

Nine Players Make Metro Debut: Defender/midfielder Tim Regan became the ninth player on the roster this season to make his Metro debut when he came on as a late substitute for Amado Guevara. The other players are Ricardo Clark, Joey DiGiamarino, Jacob LeBlanc, Mike Magee, Jaime Moreno, Eddie Pope, Chris Leitch, and Amado Guevara.

Heard in the News:

"It's a huge rush. I mean, I never scored before. I didn't know what to do (to celebrate) because I've never been in that situation before. Next time, I'll take my clothes off, or something." - Craig Ziadie in the Star Ledger on his first MLS goal.

"Timmy has saved this team many, many times. It's important for a team that when your goalie lets up a soft goal, the team says, 'Hey, he's bailed us out time and again, it's time to help him.' That was the feeling I got at halftime." - Bob Bradley in the Star Ledger on Tim Howard.

"It was unbelievable. If I would have missed that, it would have been ridiculous." Clint Mathis in the Star Ledger on Ziadie's assist. "It was one of those games he felt he was in one of his grooves. It was kind of prophetic." - Howard on Ziadie in the New York Daily News.

"You know, it's funny that it's there. We were messing around and he gave it to me on Friday, but it is pretty prophetic...or pathetic. One or the other." - Howard on Ziadie giving him an autograph card this past Friday, which the Metros goalkeeper posted in his locker (Cybersoccer.com).

Metro Call-ups: MetroStars goalkeeper Tim Howard, midfielder/forward Clint Mathis, and defender Eddie Pope were named to the 18-player roster for the United States National Team by Head Coach Bruce Arena for the friendly match against arch-rival Mexico this upcoming Thursday, May 8 at 8:00 p.m. ET at Reliant Field in Houston, Texas. The game will be televised live on ESPN2 and Telemundo. All 18 players on the roster are from MLS teams. The MetroStars and the Chicago Fire have the most with three on the U.S. squad.

Second Annual TSANJ Fund Raising Dinner to Take Place Thursday Night: The Tourette Syndrome Association of New Jersey will hold its annual fund raising dinner at the Johnson & Johnson World Headquarters in New Brunswick, New Jersey this upcoming Thursday, May 8, beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET. MetroStars goalkeeper Tim Howard is on the board of directors for the TSANJ. Tickets for the dinner are $175 each and features accomplished athlete and speaker Jean Driscoll. For more information, please call 908-575-7350.

Injury Report:

D Leitch, Chris - sprained right ankle - OUT
F Moreno, Jaime - strained lower back - OUT

Weekly Practice Schedule:

The team will train Tuesday through Friday of this week beginning each day at 10:30 a.m. ET on the main field at Giants Stadium.

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