March 20, 2010 FACTS AND FIGURES
Everything you want to know about RBA
Red Bull Arena has been constructed on 12.34 acres, bounded by 6th Street to the west, Cape May Street to the south and east.
March 20, 2010 'AN ABSOLUTE GAME-CHANGER'
Stover talks about Red Bull Arena, which opens today with its grand opening
When he has had time, Red Bulls managing director Erik Stover has taken some time to sit down at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, N.J. and think and contemplate. "Being in the facility business for a few years now, one thing I love about it is the contrast," he said. "There is nothing more peaceful than what I've come across than sitting in an empty stadium at night. Then you contrast that with what happens during the day."
March 19, 2010 TRUE COLORS
Empire State building lit in Red Bulls colors
In honor of the Grand Opening of Red Bull Arena, the Empire State Building was lit up Friday by coach Hans Backe, assistant coach Richie Williams, goalkeeper Bouna Coundoul and defender Mike Petke at a special ceremony.
March 19, 2010 AUTOGRAPH SESSION
Red Bulls at ESPN Zone Wednesday
Red Bulls goalkeeper, Bouna Coundoul and newcomers Joel Lindpere, Carl Robinson and Greg Sutton will be at ESPN Zone for an autograph in Manhattan signing session on March 24 at 6:30 p.m.
March 19, 2010 SEASON PREVIEW
FSC to highlight Red Bull Arena tonight
Fox Soccer Channel begins its extensive season-long coverage of Major League Soccer with the MLS season preview show from Red Bull Arena on Friday at 8 p.m.
March 19, 2010 EXPERIENCE COUNTS
Sakiewicz says his time with RBA helped getting a stadium for Philly
There's certainly nothing like experience. Just ask former MetroStars president and general manager Nick Sakiewicz. When he started pushing for a stadium for the Philadelphia Union three years ago, the Philadelphia Union CEO used his experience trying to get Red Bull Arena built in Harrison, N.J. as a blessing.
March 19, 2010 REMEMBERING PETER
Higgins, a force behind Red Bulls Arena, passed away earlier this year
Not everyone who has been associated with Red Bulls Arena is around to see it completed. Peter Higgins III, chairman of the Harrison Redevelopment Agency and one of the forces behind the project, passed away after a battle with cancer in January.
March 19, 2010 'AN INCREDIBLE STRUCTURE'
Sakiewicz, who got the stadium off the ground, talks about Red Bull Arena
From afar, the man who originally led the effort to get a soccer-specific stadium built in New Jersey is looks at Red Bull Arena with pride. Nick Sakiewicz might not be in Harrison, N.J. for the Grand Opening of Red Bull Arena Saturday night, but his heart certainly will be there. After all, he led the charge, from 2001-2006 in getting the stadium built. And it wasn't a smooth ride, but rather a rollercoaster ride that included political upheaval, headaches, disappointments and finally triumph.
March 19, 2010 STADIUM DREAMING
Stillitano talked about it in 1999
In May, 1999, then MetroStars general manager Charlie Stillitano talked about the possibility of building a soccer-specific stadium. This was one of the first times someone from the MetroStars (now called the Red Bulls) talked about building a stadium. On Saturday, the Red Bulls will inaugurate Red Bull Arena in Harrison, N.J.
March 19, 2010 TROLLEY SERVICE
For all Red Bulls games
The Red Bulls will have free special “Newark Trolley” service to all Red Bulls matches at Red Bull Arena beginning with Grand Opening event with Santos, FC of Brazil Saturday.
March 18, 2010 HONORED GUESTS
Vonn, Bush to attend RBA opener
Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn and Super Bowl champion and New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush will be honored guests at the grand opening of Red Bull Arena, when the Red Bulls host Santos FC (Brazil) in Harrison, N.J. at 6:30 p.m. Saturday.
March 18, 2010 RED BULLS INJURY REPORT
Angel, Goldy out for Santos
There were no real surprises in the Red Bulls' first injury report of the season, which was released Thursday. Four players, including striker and team captain Juan Pablo Angel and veteran defender Kevin Goldthwaite, are injured.
March 18, 2010 RED BULL SUBSTITUTION
Goldy for Woly at players union conclave
Red Bulls forward and player representative John Wolyniec said that he won't be able to attend the MLS Players Union representative meetings in Washington, D.C. this weekend to discuss the possibility of a player strike.
March 17, 2010 NO ROBINHO
Thigh injury shelves star from RBA opening
So much for some star power at the grand opening of Red Bull Arena on Saturday. Brazilian international striker Robinho has been ruled out of the match against the Red Bulls due to a thigh muscle injury he suffered in a 4-3 loss to Palmeiras Sunday, according to the team's website.
March 17, 2010 TALKING SOCCER
Albright on his return, other topics
Talking Soccer is back for a second season on BigAppleSoccer.com. Red Bulls defender Chris Albright, acquired in a trade with the New England Revolution on MLS SuperDraft Day in January, spoke with the website at the MLS team's media day at Red Bull Arena Tuesday.
