NewYorkRedBulls.com Correspondent Craig Hutchinson continues his regular column on RedBullsReader.com today with a look back at an eventful week for the club. He gives his take on the win over TFC, the impact callups will have on the match with RSL, and the announcement made by Mike Petke. If you have a question or comment for Craig, share your thoughts in the comments section. Read the rest of this entry »
New York legend Mike Petke announced Wednesday that he would retire from professional soccer at the end of the 2010 MLS season. Yesterday we shared the first part of our exclusive sit down with the defensive standout. Today we post the second and final portion of our interview. Enjoy. What are your favorite Mike Petke moments? Share in the comments section.
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Red Bull New York announced today that standout defender Mike Petke will retire after the 2010 MLS season. Petke, a 13-year veteran and a fan favorite who played for New York for seven seasons over two stints, is the club’s all-time leader in games started and games and minutes played and was part of the team’s All-Time Best XI that was unveiled earlier this year.
“After many months of contemplation, I know that this is the best choice for me and my family,” Petke said. “When I first started playing in MLS, I could have not imagined the type of career I was so fortunate to experience over these past 13 years. I am indebted to my family, current and former teammates and coaches and the fans for their support and encouragement. I am at peace with my decision and blessed that I am able to end my career in a place where I truly call home.” Read the rest of this entry »
The South American national teams of Ecuador and Colombia will continue their rivalry in the New York metropolitan area by facing off on Friday, October 8, at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, NJ at 8:30 p.m. ET, Soccer United Marketing (SUM) announced today. The match, which will be played during an official FIFA window, allows the teams to call-up their internationally-based players and will be both teams’ first match up at the new Red Bull Arena.
Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, Sept. 3 at 10:00 a.m. ET by calling 1-877-RBSOCCER, logging onto www.redbullarena.us or visiting the Red Bull Arena Box Office, Delgado Travel stores and other usual tiendas in the metropolitan area. Read the rest of this entry »
Last week Rafa Marquez took home MLS AT&T Goal of the Week honors, and this week the Red Bulls have two nominees, Henry and Richards. Dane’s goal was more dramatic, but Henry’s goal was his first in MLS for New York. You can vote more than once a day (we have already voted several times) so pick your favorite goal from last week and cast your vote!
