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New York Red Bulls Receive Kevin Payne Community Impact Award from U.S. Soccer Foundation

Published on June 16, 2023 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Red Bull New York News Release


HARRISON, N.J. - The New York Red Bulls have been named the recipient of the first-ever Kevin Payne Community Impact Award from the U.S. Soccer Foundation. Named to honor the late Kevin Payne, a member of the U.S. Soccer Foundation for over 25 years and an MLS pioneer, the award is presented to a professional team with a track record that exemplifies what it means to leverage soccer to engage the youth and strengthen under-resourced communities.

"Our club is extremely honored to be the recipient of this very meaningful award," said Marc de Grandpré, General Manager, New York Red Bulls. "Kevin Payne set a standard of excellence on-and-off the pitch that remains a gold standard for all clubs in MLS to follow. We will continue to honor his legacy while staying committed to serve our under-resourced communities in order to make a positive and lasting impact on the lives of children through the game of soccer."

The Red Bulls have been a long-time partner of the U.S. Soccer Foundation investing in mini-pitches and evidence-based programs in underserved communities. To date, the club has helped build and program 25 mini-pitches reaching thousands of children across New York and New Jersey with safe, purpose-driven soccer-based programming. Additionally, the Red Bulls were integral in the installation and opening of the first Black Players for Change mini-pitch at West Side High School in Newark, NJ.

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