New York Red Bulls Soccer News

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) _ The opening of the New York Red Bulls' US$140-million stadium has been pushed back two months until September 2008 because of delays in the cleanup of industrial waste and foundations at the stadium site. Any more delays in the completion of the Red Bull Park in Harrison would force the team to play its entire 2008 MLS season at Giants Stadium, managing director Marc de Grandpre said Monday. De Grandpre said that ...

New York Red Bulls midfielder Mark Lisi retired Wednesday because of a hernia, ending a six-year career. Lisi, third all-time in Red Bulls history with 30 assists, was placed on the injury reserve list Aug. 24 after two hernia surgeries and a muscle strain. ``It was the most difficult decision I've ever made,'' said the 29-year-old Lisi. ``When you dedicate and make sacrifices to become a pro and then it ...

The New York Red Bulls traded former MVP Amado Guevara to Chivas USA on Monday for a designated player slot and a third-round draft pick. Guevara had eight goals and five assists this season. ``Amado is a tremendous player and his contribution to our team in the past has been undeniable,'' said Red Bulls coach Bruce Arena. ``However, in the long run, by acquiring a second designated player slot as ...

Stop thinking of Freddy Adu of the D.C. United as the youngest player in the MLS. That honour belongs to Jozy Altidore of the New York Red Bulls, the team that Adu and company will meet on Saturday in the opening leg of a home-and-home, first-round playoff series that will open at Giants Stadium. Altidore is one of the big reasons the Red Bulls staged a late-season comeback under former ...

With backhoes and bulldozers rumbling in the distance, the New York Red Bulls formally broke ground on a US$140-million stadium Tuesday. It's the latest and most expensive of eight facilities built or in construction for a Major League Soccer team. With a ``European-style'' roof covering all 25,000 seats, 53 luxury suites situated 12 rows from the field and other amenities, Red Bull Park is scheduled to open in July 2008. ...

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) _ Former U.S. national team head coach Bruce Arena got his first victory as coach of the New York Red Bulls, who beat Real Salt Lake 6-0 Saturday night behind three goals from reserve Edson Buddle. The Red Bulls (6-7-10) had lost two matches and tied one since Arena, the former coach of U.S. men's national team, was hired on July 18. They scored all their goals against Real Salt Lake in ...

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) _ Bruce Arena didn't earn a victory in his first MLS game as head coach of the New York Red Bulls Wednesday night. He still left the field feeling like a winner. ``I don't see too many negatives after an effort like this,'' Arena said after his current team and former club D.C. United battled to a 0-0 tie. ``It was a great effort by our ...

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) _ Brazilian superstar Ronaldinho scored two goals and Argentine Lionel Messi added a goal and two assists as FC Barcelona beat the MLS's New York Red Bulls 4-1 in an international exhibition match Saturday night at Giants Stadium. Barcelona got its first goal in the 13th minute, when Red Bulls defender Marvell Wynne pulled down Samuel Eto'o in the penalty area. Ronaldinho's penalty kick beat goalkeeper ...

NEW YORK (CP) _ Canadian basketball star Steve Nash, it seems, is also rather skilled with a soccer ball. The two-time NBA MVP from Victoria practised with the New York Red Bulls of the MLS at Giants Stadium on Thursday, in advance of the team's exhibition game Saturday against FC Barcelona. Red Bulls coach Bruce Arena gave his team strict orders: Don't tackle Nash. ``My biggest concern was him getting ...

SECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) _ Bruce Arena didn't have to wait long to find a new job. The former U.S. national team coach was hired by Major League Soccer's New York Red Bulls on Tuesday. Last Friday, the U.S. Soccer Federation opted not to renew Arena's contract with the national team. Arena will replace interim coach Richie Williams, who was elevated to the top spot when head coach Mo Johnston was ...