SECAUCUS, NJ- Red Bull New York announced today that the club will conduct an on-line fan voting contest to elect the club's all-time First XI line-up. The honorees will be announced at the Red Bulls' 2010 Media Day on Tuesday, March 16 at Red Bull Arena.
"With the opening of Red Bull Arena, we are kicking off a new era in the history of this franchise," stated Red Bull New York Managing Director Erik Stover. "However, we cannot move forward without recognizing the talented players who have played for this franchise in the past, and I cannot imagine a better way to elect this team than by allowing the best fans in MLS to vote on the selections."
Beginning Thursday, January 28 and running through Friday, March 5, fans can point their web browsers to www.NewYorkRedBulls.com/FirstXI to cast their vote for the best players in franchise history and enter for a chance to be included in the on-field ceremony at Red Bull Arena prior to the first kick of the 2010 MLS season on Saturday, March 27 against the Chicago Fire. One (1) winner will be selected from the eligible entries. (NOTE: Transportation to/from Red Bull Arena for the winner is NOT included).
The First XI team will be voted on in a 3-4-3 formation with one (1) goalkeeper. The nominees for this all-time team are:
Forwards: Jozy Altidore, Juan Pablo Angel, Rodrigo Faria, Clint Mathis, Giovanni Savarese, Adolfo Valencia, John Wolyniec.
Midfielders: Mark Chung, Youri Djorkaeff , Roberto Donadoni, Eddie Gaven, Amado Guevara, Tab Ramos, Seth Stammler, Dave van den Bergh,
Defenders: Kevin Goldthwaite, Steve Jolley, Carlos Mendes, Jeff Parke, Mike Petke, Eddie Pope.
Goalkeepers: Tim Howard, Tony Meola, Jonny Walker.
The Red Bulls also unveiled the 2010 Red Bull Arena Inaugural Season logo to mark the club's new state-of-the-art soccer-specific stadium in Harrison, NJ. The club will add the Red Bull Arena patch to their uniforms for the 2010 inaugural season.
Designed by Red Bull Creative, the Inaugural Patch celebrates the 15th season for the franchise, the fifth season for Red Bull as owner and sponsor, as well as the inaugural season of Red Bull Arena.
Full Season Ticket Plans for the New York Red Bulls' first season at the brand new Red Bull Arena, in Harrison, NJ, are on sale now. Midfield seats in the 100-Level and Sideline sections 107 and 112 in the 100-Level are already sold out, but good seats are still available. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 1.877.RBSOCCER or log onto www.newyorkredbulls.com.
