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Red Bulls to Host Sixth Annual Soccer Tournament to Help Battle Cancer on May 6

May 11, 2009 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
New York Red Bulls News Release


SECAUCUS, NJ (May 11, 2008): Red Bull New York will be teaming up with the American Cancer Society to co-host an overnight soccer tournament after the Red Bulls' May 16th match against the Houston Dynamo at Giants Stadium at 7:30 PM (TV: MSG, Radio: WQBU 92.7 FM). The sixth-annual Red Bull New York Soccer Tournament to benefit the American Cancer Society kicks-off immediately following the Red Bulls-Dynamo match and will conclude with a trophy presentation the following morning. Last year's tournament helped raise over $30,000 in an effort to benefit cancer research.

"We are proud to continue our partnership with ACS in raising money for cancer research," said Red Bulls Managing Director Erik Stover. "The overnight soccer tournament has always been a popular event and we are pleased to host it for such a valuable cause."

"Regardless of the downturn in the economy, we need to remain steadfast in the fight against cancer. The Red Bulls continue to step up to the challenge and we truly cherish the partnership between our fine organizations. We wish them the very best and continued success," said Frank P. Mascia, Executive Vice President for ACS.

All games are 20 minutes in length and will be played on short-sided fields in Giants Stadium and in the Giants Stadium Bubble. The first round will be a group stage round robin format with each team guaranteed to play in three games. This is followed by a single elimination tournament to determine the champion.

For more information, please call the Red Bulls at 1.877.RBSOCCER.

About The American Cancer Society: The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy and service. For more information about the American Cancer Society, call 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit its web site at visit www.cancer.org/nynj.

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