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MetroStars Weekly Report

September 15, 2003 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
New York Red Bulls News Release


Up Next, Columbus: The "Red and Black" continue their three game homestand this weekend when they host the Columbus Crew in an Eastern Conference match up with major playoff implications. The game is slated for a 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff at Giants Stadium(TV: MSG, FSNY(Spanish); Radio: WADO 1280 AM). U.S. National Team star Brian McBride and New York native Edson Buddle will lead the surging Crew into battle against the Metros.

Tickets are available for all MetroStars games 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).

MetroStars on TV this Week:
Thursday: Metro Soccer Report - MSG-TV, 11:00 p.m. ET.
Saturday: MetroStars vs Columbus Crew - MSG-TV, 7:30 p.m. ET.
Saturday: MetroStars vs Columbus Crew - FSNY-TV, 7:30 p.m. ET. (Spanish)

MLS Instant Replay: The MetroStars suffered a 2-1 loss to the New England Revolution on Saturday. Steve Jolley notched the lone tally for the "Red and Black" who remain in second place in the Eastern Conference standings with 34 points, with D.C. United just one point back.

U.S. Open Cup: The MetroStars will next host D.C. United in the semifinals of the 2003 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on Wednesday, October 1 at Yurcak Field on the campus of Rutgers University, kicking off at 7:30 P.M. ET. Tickets to the game are $20, $15, and $10 for Rutgers students, who show identification at the university's box office. Tickets will go on sale Friday and can be purchased through the MetroStars front office located at One Harmon Plaza in Secaucus, NJ, via www.metrostars.com and through the Rutgers University box office, located at the Lewis Brown Athletic Center and can be reached at 1-866-445-4678. For more information call 1-888-4METROTIX.

The MetroStars defeated the New England Revolution Wednesday August 27th, 2-1, in the quarterfinals of the 2003 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup in front of 3,853 fans at Yurcak Field. The win advanced the Metros to the semifinals of the prestigious tournament to face bitter rival D.C. United, who defeated the USL Pro Select League Champion Wilmington Hammerheads, 1-0.

2004 Season Tickets on Sale: MetroStars 2004 Metro Memberships and 12th Man Memberships go on sale Wednesday, September 17th.

Metro Memberships range in price from $528 to $240 for adult seats. Metro Members receive tickets to every MetroStars home game at Giants Stadium, Corporate Partner Benefits, exclusive opportunities to meet players, special discounts and offers, Never-A-Wasted ticket program, Premium giveaways and gifts, and updated news and information about the team via email and newsletters.

12th Man Memberships are priced at $1,000 per ticket and include all of the benefits that Metro Members receive, plus they receive field level seating, a season-long parking pass (2 seat minimum), and VIP pre-game hospitality in the MetroLounge.

For more information about Metro Memberships and 12th Man Memberships call 1-888-4METROTIX.

Crunch Time Guy: When MetroStars veteran Steve Jolley scored in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Revolution, it marked his third tally of the season. Astonishingly, all of his goals have come after the 80th minute of regulation.

Magic Number: After Saturday's loss to the Revolution, the Metros' magic number of points to clinch a playoff spot remains at 14 with seven regular season matches remaining.

Second Time: Last Saturday marked the second time Eddie Gaven has started for the MetroStars. His first start was, coincidently, the first time that he stepped on the field as a professional when he started for the "Red and Black" against Chicago on June 14th. Coming into today the U-17 standout had played in five contests for the Metros, seeing a total of 102 minutes, registering one goal (an overtime game-winner against D.C. United on July 5th).

Lawrenceville Practice: The MetroStars will hold practice in Lawrenceville, NJ at Zimmer Field on Wednesday, September 17. The practice is scheduled as another grassroots effort by the team to reach out to the non-metropolitan area fans. Practice will begin at 6:00 p.m. and will run until approximately 7:30 p.m. ET.

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