Team Encyclopedia Entry 1777078684: The New York Red Bulls
SUMMARY: The New York Red Bulls are a professional soccer team based in Harrison, New Jersey, competing in Major League Soccer (MLS) since 1996.
Overview
The New York Red Bulls are a professional soccer team that has been a part of Major League Soccer (MLS) since 1996. The team was previously known as the New York/New Jersey MetroStars but was rebranded as the New York Red Bulls in 2006. The team is owned by Red Bull GmbH, an Austrian-based energy drink company, and plays its home games at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey. The team's primary colors are red, white, and blue, and their mascot is a bull named Red Bull.
The New York Red Bulls have a rich history in American soccer, with a loyal fan base and a commitment to developing young players through their academy system. The team has had its share of successes, including winning the Supporters' Shield in 2013 and reaching the MLS Cup final in 2013 and 2017. The team's roster has included some of the biggest names in soccer, including Thierry Henry, Tim Cahill, and Bradley Wright-Phillips.
History/Background
The New York/New Jersey MetroStars were founded in 1995 as one of the original teams in the MLS. The team played its first game in 1996 and had a mixed bag of results in its early years, finishing in the middle of the pack in the league standings. In 2006, the team was rebranded as the New York Red Bulls, a move that was seen as an attempt to distance the team from its struggling past. The team's new ownership group, led by Red Bull GmbH, invested heavily in the team, including the construction of a new stadium, Red Bull Arena, which opened in 2010.
Under the leadership of head coach Hans Backe, the team began to show signs of improvement, finishing in the top half of the league standings in 2010 and 2011. The team's success continued under the leadership of head coach Mike Petke, who led the team to the MLS Cup final in 2013. The team's success on the field was matched by its success off the field, with the team's attendance figures increasing significantly in the years following the move to Red Bull Arena.
Key Information
* Notable Players: Thierry Henry, Tim Cahill, Bradley Wright-Phillips, Luis Robles, Sacha Kljestan
* Notable Coaches: Hans Backe, Mike Petke, Jesse Marsch
* Stadium: Red Bull Arena (Harrison, New Jersey)
* League Championships: 0 (MLS Cup), 1 (Supporters' Shield)
* Cup Competitions: 1 (U.S. Open Cup)
* Record: 13-10-9 (2013 season)
Significance
The New York Red Bulls are significant in the world of soccer for several reasons. Firstly, the team's commitment to developing young players through its academy system has made it a model for other teams in the MLS. The team's success on the field, including its win in the Supporters' Shield in 2013, has also made it a major player in the league. Additionally, the team's ownership group, led by Red Bull GmbH, has been a major force in promoting soccer in the United States, investing heavily in the team and the sport as a whole.
INFOBOX:
- Name: New York Red Bulls
- Type: Professional soccer team
- Date: 1996 (founded), 2006 (rebranded)
- Location: Harrison, New Jersey
- Known For: Winning the Supporters' Shield in 2013
TAGS: New York Red Bulls, Major League Soccer, Red Bull GmbH, Thierry Henry, Tim Cahill, Bradley Wright-Phillips, Hans Backe, Mike Petke, Red Bull Arena, Supporters' Shield, MLS Cup.
