SEASON’S GREETINGS FROM THE NEW YORK RED BULLS

RBR went over to Red Bull Arena yesterday to prepare for a video update (coming in the new year), but we stopped to take some photos while we were there as our holiday gift to our loyal readers.  The view above is of the fully completed Bulls and Sun logo on the lower bowl (which is also fully completed.  After the jump we will provide a quick pictorial tour of a few newly updated portions of what is an amazing stadium to behold.With lower bowl seating completed (with the exception of the club seats, which are scheduled to arrive soon), seat installation in the upper bowl has begun.  As of yesterday, the south end of the stadium has been completed, and more progress is being made every day.  Here is a photo of the south end of the stadium (the lower bowl section is the supporters sections, with section 101 being directly behind the goal).

Also, like we said, the Bulls and Sun logo has been completed at midfield in the lower bowl.

While we were there, we also noticed that the techs from Panasonic were installing the HD Scoreboard above the stand on the north end of the stadium.  That portion in about 75% completed, while the south end is just getting underway.  Here is a view of the north end.

The sound system at the arena is also functional, and the workers were listening to music through the stadium’s sound system to test the speakers and to put a spring in the step of the hard working union guys.  We then headed inside to get a look at the progress of the Pub and the Club Seat Lounge.  There are impressive bars in both areas, with carpet and wood floors already installed (though covered to protect them during remaining construction.  Here are views of two different bar areas:

We also got a look at the Red Bulls locker room, which as a whole is a top-notch area for our guys to prepare for a match.  Here is a view of the team lockers:

Obviously, there is still more work to do, but we were more than impressed with what we saw, and will share the video with you guys inthe next episode of Red Bulls Insider, which will be posted on the official site in the new year.  Until then, all of us here at RedBullsReader.com wish you and your family a happy and healthy holiday season!