MLS Red Bull New York

Weekly Update: Red Bulls Face Swedish Side Malmo on Thursday in Florida

Published on February 6, 2013 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Red Bull New York News Release


RED BULLS CONTINUE FLORIDA TRAINING CAMP, PLAY COLUMBUS FRIDAY

Enjoying their second preseason camp at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL, the Red Bulls will look to improve to 2-0 when they take on Swedish First Division side, Malmo FF, on Thursday at 3:30 PM ET. The match at the IMG Academy is open to the public and will be streamed live on www.newyorkredbulls.com/live.

New York, which defeated the Columbus Crew, 2-0, Feb. 1 in its preseason opener, is looking forward to a successful 2013 campaign and continue a run which has seen it earn postseason season berths in nine of the last 10 seasons. Led by new Sporting Director Andy Roxburgh and Head Coach Mike Petke, the Red Bulls return a number of players, including MLS Most Valuable Player finalist and MLS Best XI selection Thierry Henry, Australian Designated Player Tim Cahill and American midfielder Dax McCarty. In addition, New York added a number of key players such as former Brazilian International Juninho, 2010 MLS Defender of the Year Jamison Olave and his former Real Salt Lake teammate Fabian Espindola and 2011 MLS Cup winner Kosuke Kimura. The Red Bulls also re-signed McCarty, Academy product Connor Lade, defender/midfielder Brandon Barklage and goalkeeper Ryan Meara to new contracts.

McCARTY SIGNS EXTENDED CONTRACT WITH RED BULLS

The New York Red Bulls announced Feb. 5 they signed midfielder Dax McCarty to a new contact.

"We are delighted to sign Dax to an extended contract, as he is a very important player for this club," said Red Bulls Sporting Director Andy Roxburgh. "As a talented, American player, Dax is part of the heart and soul of this team and we are looking forward to once again having him contribute to the Red Bulls and our campaign."

MILLER CALLED UP FOR COSTA RICA WORLD CUP QUALIFER

New York defender Roy Miller has been called up to the Costa Rican National Team, thereby missing the Red Bulls' second preseason camp in Florida.

Miller and Costa Rica will travel to Panama City to face Panama on Feb. 6 in a CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying Match. Now entering his fourth season as a Red Bull, Miller has amassed 79 appearances and 11 assists in three seasons in Major League Soccer. Last year, Miller played in 24 games (20 starts) and logged a career-high six assists. He has earned 36 caps for Costa Rica.

RED BULLS DEFEAT COLUMBUS 2-0 IN PRESEASON OPENER

Ian Christianson and Kenny Cooper recorded second half goals as the New York Red Bulls defeated the Columbus Crew, 2-0, in their preseason opener at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL Feb. 1.

CLUB ACQUIRES ALLOCATION MONEY FROM FC DALLAS

The New York Red Bulls announced Feb. 4 that they acquired allocation money from FC Dallas in exchange for forward Kenny Cooper.

"Due to salary cap restrictions and in order to balance our squad now and in the future, we have very reluctantly traded Kenny. The allocation money combined with the salary cap relief that we obtained will be vital for us to strengthen the squad in specific areas," said Red Bulls Sporting Director Andy Roxburgh. "Kenny, who is a great professional as well as an excellent person to work with, has been a very good member of our roster and we wish him every success with the next phase of his playing career. Kenny and MLS have been very supportive during this difficult process."

NEW YORK NAMES MIKE PETKE HEAD COACH

The New York Red Bulls announced Jan. 24 that they named Mike Petke head coach. Petke, who is one of the club's most popular all-time players and its leader in games played, was previously serving New York as head coach on an interim basis.

NEW YORK UNVEILS 2013 MLS SCHEDULE

The Red Bulls released their 34-game 2013 MLS Schedule. New York's regular season home opener against D.C. United on Saturday, March 16 will kick off at 12:30 PM ET and will be shown nationally on NBC. Prior to opening their Red Bull Arena schedule, the Red Bulls will start their 2013 campaign with a pair of road games. First, on Sunday, March 3, New York will face the Portland Timbers at JELD-WEN Field with kickoff time set for 7:30 PM. The match will be shown live on ESPN2. New York then travels to San Jose a week later to face the San Jose Earthquakes on March 10 at 10:00 PM (TV: ESPN2).

CLUB APPOINTS ANDY ROXBURGH SPORTING DIRECTOR

The New York Red Bulls announced the appointment of Andy Roxburgh as their new Sporting Director on Nov. 9. Roxburgh was the former national team manager of Scotland and technical director of UEFA. He is responsible for all soccer activities at the club.

RED BULLS SIGN STAR MIDFIELDER JUNINHO

The New York Red Bulls announced Dec. 17 that they signed Brazilian star midfielder Juninho. Juninho, a former Brazilian International who was a member of the 2006 FIFA World Cup squad, comes to New York from Brazilian First Division side, Vasco da Gama.

"Juninho is a world class player who our Global Sporting Director, Gerard Houllier, and I have known and admired for many years," said Red Bulls Sporting Director Andy Roxburgh. "Aside from being a top dead ball specialist and a tremendous talent, Juninho is a fantastic professional both on and off the field. He is in great physical shape and we think he can make a positive impact for us in 2013."

NEW YORK ACQUIRES REAL SALT LAKE DUO ESPINDOLA AND OLAVE

The New York Red Bulls announced Dec. 3 that they acquired forward Fabian Espindola and two-time MLS Best XI selection and 2010 MLS Defender of the Year Jamison Olave from Real Salt Lake in exchange for allocation money.

"Fabian and Jamison are players who have excelled in Major League Soccer and provide an immediate boost to our squad," said Red Bulls Sporting Director Andy Roxburgh. "Fabian is a pacy, technical forward who will be a strong complement to the players currently on our roster, while Jamison is a fast, dominant centerback who has shown that he is one of the best at his position in MLS. We are thrilled to bring them to New York as we prepare for the 2013 season."

RED BULLS SIGN FOUR PLAYERS TO NEW CONTRACTS

Over the offseason, the Red Bulls signed defender Connor Lade, defender/midfielder Brandon Barklage, goalkeeper Ryan Meara and midfielder Lloyd Sam to new contracts.

RED BULLS PICK MIDFIELDER CHRISTIANSON IN 2013 MLS SUPERDRAFT

The New York Red Bulls selected midfielder Ian Christianson from Georgetown University with its second round (22nd overall) pick at the 2013 MLS SuperDraft located at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN on Jan. 17.

NEW YORK ADDS DEFENDER KIMURA IN OFFSEASON

The New York Red Bulls announced Dec. 3 that they acquired defender Kosuke Kimura and a natural second round 2013 MLS SuperDraft pick from the Portland Timbers in exchange for allocation money and the MLS Homegrown rights for defender Bryan Gallego.

Kimura, who was out of contract in MLS, signed a new deal with the Red Bulls.

"Kosuke is a player who has impressed us for several years and we are happy to bring him to our club. He will provide depth in the fullback position and his MLS experience will be a great asset for us," said Red Bulls Sporting Director Andy Roxburgh.

RED BULLS ACADEMY DUO SIGN HOMEGROWN CONTRACTS

The New York Red Bulls announced Dec. 11 that they signed Red Bulls Academy goalkeeper Santiago Castano and forward Amando Moreno. Castano and Moreno became the sixth and seventh academy products to sign with New York's first team via the Major League Soccer Homegrown Player rule.

"Both of these players have trained with the first team during the past year and they impressed our technical staff," said Red Bulls Sporting Director Andy Roxburgh. "It is a priority for our club to bring young players from our academy to the first team and we want to congratulate Santiago and Amando for taking this step."

CLUB PICKS SIX IN 2013 MLS SUPPLEMENTAL DRAFT

The New York Red Bulls selected midfielder Ryan Clark from Monmouth University (1st overall, 1st round), midfielder Michael Bustamante from Boston University (13th round, 1st round), midfielder Ben Fisk (32nd overall, 2nd round) from the University of Washington, midfielder Marc Cintron (34th overall, 2nd round) from Providence College, forward Stephane Diop from the University of Connecticut (51st overall, 3rd round) and defender Andrew Ribeiro from Creighton University (70th overall, 4th round) in the 2013 MLS Supplemental Draft on Jan. 22.

RED BULLS DEPARTURES

The Red Bulls announced the departure of midfielders Joel Lindpere and Victor Palsson and defenders Rafa Marquez and Wilman Conde. In addition, forward Sebastien Le Toux was traded to the Philadelphia Union in exchange for forward Josue Martinez and allocation money.

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