Red Bull New York announced today that it has signed its Designated Player and 2007 MLS Most Valuable Player finalist, Juan Pablo Angel, to a multi-year contract extension. Per club and League regulations, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
“We’re thrilled to have come to an agreement with Juan Pablo,” said Red Bull New York Managing Director Erik Stover. “During his two years in New York, Juan Pablo has established himself as the top forward in the League. He has shown a tremendous commitment to this club both on and off the field. We’re excited to have him lead our team in the coming years as we compete for a MLS Cup championship.”
“I’m very excited to extend my contract with the Red Bulls,” Angel said. “As I have said in the past, I think that the League is very competitive and is growing every year. Red Bull has shown me that they are dedicated to improving the club and the quality of the sport year after year and I am looking forward to be a part of it as we move into a brand new stadium next season.”
The complete release will be posted on the official site in a few minutes.
Are you as excited as we are that Angel has signed an extention with the team that will ensure that he will help us open Red Bull Arena? Does his extention show that the club is serious about becoming a perennial Cup contender? Share your thoughts in the comments section.
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February 16, 2009 at 9:42 AM |
YES! Way to step up and take care of the one’s that mean something to the soul of the club. Way to be Red Bull!
February 16, 2009 at 10:23 AM |
In all honestly is RBNY would have been crazy not to do this, took them long enough.
February 16, 2009 at 10:55 AM |
finally
February 16, 2009 at 11:57 AM |
Very excited. Any chance we could sign some of Angel’s key teammates from his past, say Pablo Aimar? lol
February 16, 2009 at 12:01 PM |
[...] You heard right! The Bulls leading scorer, and MVP finalist, Juan Pablo Angel, has resigned with the team through 2011. [...]
February 16, 2009 at 1:26 PM |
great news, and RBR how do we know who won the caption thing from Friday.
February 16, 2009 at 1:35 PM |
Excited to see him stay…..he deserved his extension…good job front office for getting this one right
February 16, 2009 at 2:56 PM |
Juan Pablo Angel truly is the heart of Red Bull New York.. I’m extremely excited to see Angel play more for us and I can’t wait for the first MLS match to start so we can get that first win! Let’s Go Red Bulls!!
February 16, 2009 at 3:08 PM |
super psyched and relieved. love JPA, love how classy he is and how he is so good for all aspects of our team!
February 16, 2009 at 4:58 PM |
Angel is pure class. Good to know we’ll be seeing him in Red Bull Arena.
February 16, 2009 at 6:23 PM |
Angel until 2011! this is great news. i love watching him play. he really takes the other players around him to the next level, too (as Jozy is finding out the hard way.) he’s a great captain for NYRB – in how he handles himself in practice, on the field, and as a spokesperson. i is a happy man!
February 16, 2009 at 7:37 PM |
so there was no practice today?