
Pele, Beckenbauer, Shakira All Part of Red Bulls Home Opener
Published on April 7, 2006 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Red Bull New York News Release
SECAUCUS, NJ (Friday, April 07, 2006) - The New York Red Bulls will take on the defending Eastern Conference Champion New England Revolution in their 2006 home opener on Saturday, April 8, 2006 at 7:15 p.m. ET. In addition to the match, world soccer legends Pele and Franz Beckenbauer will be in attendance, as well as special performances by Shakira, Wyclef Jean and Rihanna. Please call the Red Bulls Public Relations Department at (201) 583-7006 with any questions.
WHO: New York Red Bulls vs. New England Revolution match as well as appearances by Pele, Franz Beckenbauer, Shakira, Wyclef and Rihanna
WHAT: New York Red Bulls inaugural home opener
WHEN: Saturday, April 8 at 7:15 p.m. ET
WHERE: Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
LOCAL BROADCAST INFORMATION: MSG (HTN Conf # 32500)
The Red Bulls tied D.C. United in their season opener last weekend, 2-2. World Cup Champion Youri Djorkaeff and Edson Buddle were the goal scorers.
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