Red Bulls to Host Open Practice in New York City August 9

July 7, 2011 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
New York Red Bulls News Release

HARRISON, NJ (July 7, 2011) - Red Bull New York announced today that the team will hold an open practice in New York City as part of the club's initiative to give fans a unique experience and access to the team. The practice will take place Tuesday, August 9 at Hudson River Park's Chelsea Waterside Park in Manhattan from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM.

The practice, which is designed to give fans an up-close and personal look into the players' training and preparation, will be held in Manhattan's historic Chelsea section, along the Hudson River on the West Side. General admission for the practice is free and tickets are not required.

"We are thrilled at the opportunity to practice in New York City and give our fans a chance to see our team's training and preparation," said Red Bulls Sporting Director Erik Soler. "Hudson River Park is a fantastic venue and we are excited to have a chance to train there."

Please visit www.newyorkredbulls.com/openpractice for more information.

"Hudson River Park is thrilled to partner and host the New York Red Bulls Open Practice on August 9," said David Katz, Vice President of Marketing and Events for Hudson River Park Trust. "Being a chief proponent and provider of public recreational field space in Manhattan, the ability for the community at large to experience top-flight athletes in action on our fields furthers the overall mission of the park."

WHAT: New York Red Bulls open practice

WHEN: Tuesday, August 9, 2011, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

WHERE: Hudson River Park's Chelsea Waterside Park

West 23rd Street and 10th Avenue, New York, NY 10011

For more information on the Hudson River Park's Chelsea Waterside Park, please visit www.hudsonriverpark.org.

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