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New York Red Bulls Announce Six Finalists for Sueno MLS 2016

Published on April 25, 2016 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Red Bull New York News Release


HARRISON, N.J. - The New York Red Bulls and Major League Soccer announced today the final roster of 15 talented young field players and three goalkeepers who will compete at the National Finals of Sueño MLS 2016 - Presented by Allstate Insurance Company in Carson, Calif., between May 4-7.The field was set yesterday at the New York Red Bulls tryouts, where the last six participants were selected (see names below).

The nationally-televised player search is showcased on Univision Deportes' República Deportiva, the popular weekly sports entertainment program that chronicles the tryouts in a "reality show within a show" format.

This year the finalists will be coached and mentored by Sueño MLS Ambassadors Luis "El Matador" Hernández, legendary Mexican forward and Mexican goalkeeping legend, Adolfo Ríos.

The 15 Sueño MLS 2016 - Presented by Allstate Insurance Company National Finalists are:

Name Position Age Hometown Tryout Team

Heyson Argueta Defender 14 Stanford, Conn. New York Red Bulls

Arturo Ernand Midfielder 15 Miami, Fla. New York Red Bulls

Samuka Kenneh Midfielder 14 New York City, N.Y. New York Red Bulls

Eduardo Rivera Midfielder 15 Burgaw, N.C. New York Red Bulls

Omar Torres Defender 14 New York City, N.Y. New York Red Bulls

Alan Gaytan Midfielder 15 Troutdale, Ore. Portland Timbers

Arturo González Vásquez Midfielder 15 Portland, Ore. Portland Timbers

Andres Labate Midfielder 14 Salem, Ore. Portland Timbers

Salvador Pérez Defender 15 Woodburn, Ore. Portland Timbers

Jonathan Reynoso Forward 16 Madras, Ore. Portland Timbers

Carlos Amaya Defender 15 Turlock, Calif. LA Galaxy

Pablo Figueroa Forward 14 Bell Gardens, Calif. LA Galaxy

Leonardo García-Guerra Midfielder 15 Indio, Calif. LA Galaxy

Minjae Kwak Forward 15 Garden Grove, Calif. LA Galaxy

Juan Marcos Piñón Defender 15 Santa Maria, Calif. LA Galaxy

The three Allstate "Good Hands®" top goalkeeper award - El Portero Allstate Finalists are: 

Name Position Age Hometown Tryout Team

Charlton Alonso Goalkeeper 13 Paramus, N.J. New York Red Bulls

Antonio Campos Goalkeeper 16 Hermiston, Ore. Portland Timbers

Hernán Cortez Goalkeeper 16 Anaheim, Calif. LA Galaxy

NOTES:

Celebrating its historic 10th year, Sueño MLS - Presented by Allstate Insurance Company was staged by three Major League Soccer teams, including first-time host Portland Timbers, as well as returning hosts LA Galaxy and the New York Red Bulls. Up to 400 tryout spots were made available in each city on a first come, first serve basis.

In addition, the Allstate "Good Hands®" top goalkeeper award, El Portero Allstate, will be presented for the sixth consecutive year. One goalkeeper at each of the three local tryouts was selected as a local goalkeeper finalist and will compete in the National Finals for the opportunity to be named El Portero Allstate. El Portero Allstate finalists will be mentored by Mexican goalkeeping legend Adolfo Ríos.

2016 TIMELINE

March 20 Live announcement on Univision Network's República Deportiva

April 9-10 Local market tryouts in the Los Angeles area, hosted by LA Galaxy

April 16-17 Local market tryouts in the Portland area, hosted by Portland Timbers

April 23-24 Local market tryouts in the New York metro area, hosted by New York Red Bulls

May 4-7 National Final at the StubHub Center in the Los Angeles area

May 22 Live announcement of winner on República Deportiva




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