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Overview
The New York Red Bulls are a professional soccer team that plays in Major League Soccer (MLS). The team was founded in 1996 as the New York/New Jersey MetroStars and 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 is one of the most successful teams in MLS history. The Red Bulls play their home games at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey, which has a seating capacity of over 25,000.
The team has a rich history of producing talented players and has been a consistent competitor in the MLS playoffs. The Red Bulls have won two MLS Cups, four Supporters' Shields, and have reached the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Champions League. The team has a strong fan base, known as the "Red Bulls Army," which is one of the most dedicated and passionate fan bases in MLS.
History/Background
The New York/New Jersey MetroStars were founded in 1996 as one of the original teams in the MLS. The team played their home games at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and were owned by a group of investors led by John Kluge. The team struggled on the field, failing to win a playoff game in their first five seasons. However, in 2001, the team hired Bob Bradley as their head coach, and under his leadership, the team began to show improvement.
In 2006, the team was rebranded as the New York Red Bulls, and the team's ownership was transferred to Red Bull GmbH. The team's new ownership brought a significant increase in resources and investment, which helped the team to become a consistent competitor in the MLS. The team moved to their new home, Red Bull Arena, in 2010, which has been a major factor in the team's success.
Key Information
* Name: New York Red Bulls
* Type: Professional soccer team
* Date: Founded in 1996
* Location: Harrison, New Jersey
* Known For: Two-time MLS Cup winners, four-time Supporters' Shield winners
* Head Coach: Gerhard Struber
* Stadium: Red Bull Arena (capacity: 25,189)
* League: Major League Soccer (MLS)
The Red Bulls have a strong roster of talented players, including stars like Thierry Henry, who played for the team from 2012 to 2014, and Bradley Wright-Phillips, who is the team's all-time leading scorer. The team has also produced several talented young players, including Tyler Adams, who has gone on to play for the US national team.
Significance
The New York Red Bulls are one of the most successful teams in MLS history, with two MLS Cup wins and four Supporters' Shield wins. The team's success has helped to grow the popularity of soccer in the New York metropolitan area, and the team has a strong following among fans in the region. The team's commitment to developing young players has also helped to produce several talented players who have gone on to play for the US national team.
INFOBOX:
- Name: New York Red Bulls
- Type: Professional soccer team
- Date: Founded in 1996
- Location: Harrison, New Jersey
- Known For: Two-time MLS Cup winners, four-time Supporters' Shield winners
TAGS: New York Red Bulls, MLS, soccer, Red Bull Arena, Thierry Henry, Bradley Wright-Phillips, Tyler Adams, US national team, Major League Soccer.
