New York Red Bulls Charge Through Opponents

Originally, the New York Red Bulls were known as the New York/New Jersey Metro Stars, and though the team's name display no longer had New Jersey or Stars, an individual can rest assured that this star-packed team still represents both New York and New Jersey. It was in 2006 that Red Bull bought the team.

Already in the preseason, this team is making its presence known. Against Miami on March 12, 2010, Bulls forward Connor Chinn scored two goals, six minutes apart. Chinn is one of the recently drafted players that will surely make this new season an exciting one. Juan Pablo Angel is one of the amazing veteran players who has overall, scored twelve goals in twenty-five games.

In the Easter Standings, New York did not do well in 2009, but dedicated fans are eager for the new stadium, named Red Bull Arena, which is located in Harrison, New Jersey. Previously, the team had played in Giants Stadium. Therefore, playing in a new stadium with die-hard fans cheering on could lead to New York victory, given the accomplishment in the 2010 preseason.

In previous history, the Red Bulls have delighted fans with such greats as Clint Mathis. In a 2000 game against the Dallas Burn, Mathis scored five goals. This became the new record for most goals scored in a game. He finished that particular season with fourteen assists and sixteen goals, making him the MLS Best XI. Though he no longer plays for the Bulls, he is emblematic for the kind of talent the Bulls possess.

For this new season, Hans Back will be the main coach. After he took control of the team, he started cutting the players he felt were responsible for the poor standings in 2009. Hans Back is a former soccer star, hailing from Sweden. As a soccer star in Denmark, he won for titles, so an individual can rest assured that he knows his stuff. As far as signing new players, he is looking to the skill of the Europeans, which could make this season one of the best.

Even though the team has had some hard seasons, it has also won quite a bit of respect. In 2008, the Red Bulls were runners up for the MLS Cup. In 2003, they were runners up for the U.S. Open Cup. Internationally, in 2004 the team won the La Manga Cup, which is from a tournament in Murcia, Spain.

With the new stadium built and a young roster ready to bring success to the team, it would be wise for a dedicated fan, or a sports enthusiast interested in soccer, to buy tickets well in advance. The new stadium may be able to seat 25,000 people, but with the finesse that this team is starting to possess, those seats may disappear quickly. The 2010 season is sure to be an interesting one, too, since the team will be playing with a new coach, a new stadium, and a new rival, the Philadelphia Union. Buy tickets now and watch the New York Red Bulls charge through their competition.

By Matt Ryan, sponsored by StubPass.com. StubPass sells New York Red Bulls Tickets, MLS Tickets, Sports Tickets and more to just about any event in the world.