New York Red Bulls Teams Up with NYPD
Published on May 20, 2008 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Red Bull New York News Release
SECAUCUS, NJ (MAY 20, 2008) - The NYPD "Finest" Soccer Team will be traveling to Ecuador from May 22 to May 28 to play a series of charity games and to conduct clinics. Red Bull New York has donated 150 soccer balls and 600 Red Bulls t-shirts and gear that will be distributed to the students at Republica De Estados Unidos, a public school that provides education to underprivileged children in the Ecuadorian city of Guayaquil, other organizations, as well as at the clinics.
The trip, funded by FENODE (the Ecuadorian North American Sports Federation), was realized in large part due to the efforts of Dr. Raul Carrion, the Ecuadorian Minister of Sports; Abdon Calderon, the new President of FENODE; Ernesto Motta, Red Bull New York Senior Director of Spanish Communications, Broadcasting, and Affairs; and Lieutenant Ronald Mejia of the New York City Police Department.
The trip will kick off on Friday May 23 with the visit to the school, and will continue on Saturday, May 24, when the group will travel to the city of Milagros for a charity game, where donations will be accepted for a number of organizations. The NYPD will play against a team of celebrities, including the Minister of Sports, Minister of Education, and ex-Ecuadorian soccer stars. At halftime presentation will be made and New York City Director of Park and Recreation Miguel Cuellar will conduct a soccer clinic, with the participants receiving Red Bulls soccer balls and t-shirts. On Sunday, May 25, the group will conduct a similar event in the city of Machala, returning to Guayaquil by Monday, May 26, to conclude the visit with more charitable events.
Major League Soccer Stories from May 20, 2008
- Clark called to represent United States against England at Wembley Stadium - Houston Dynamo FC
- Real Salt Lake In the Community - Real Salt Lake
- Game Notes: New England Revolution at Columbus Crew - New England Revolution
- New York Red Bulls Teams Up with NYPD - Red Bull New York
- Morrow Relieved of Coaching Duties - FC Dallas
- Chicago Fire Game with JagIellonia Cancelled - Chicago Fire FC
- New York Red Bulls Youth Academy Announce Tryouts - Red Bull New York
- D.C. United Academy Wins, Loses, and Ties Twice - D.C. United
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Red Bull New York Stories
- Red Bull New York Completes Transfer of Mexico International Jorge Ruvalcaba as Designated Player from UNAM Pumas
- Red Bull New York Defeats Hartford Athletic 5-0, in Third Match of 2026 Preseason, Presented by RWJBarnabas Health
- Red Bull New York Completes Transfer of United States International Ethan Horvath from Cardiff City
- Red Bull New York Defeats St. Louis CITY SC, 3-1, in Second Match of 2026 Preseason, Presented by RWJBarnabas Health
- Red Bull New York Adds Mike Sorber as an Assistant Coach Ahead of 2026 Season
