2016 was a very active year for The Third Rail and we thank all of our members and supporters for creating the energy that pushed us to excel. Here is a list of what we accomplished this year:
- 21 watch parties at Playwright 35th. Thanks to our gracious away day bar, members received an hour of free beer for each match and a custom discounted food and drink menu
- Our chapters hosted local watch parties in New Jersey, Westchester, Connecticut, and South Brooklyn
- Bus trips to Philadelphia, New England and DC. All trips included free snacks and water on the bus
- Hosted a free inter SG tailgate outside of Red Bull Arena. Complete with DJ, kegs and food
- Produced a first ever stunt and put a Snapchat filter over the entirety of Red Bull Arena
- Our Connecticut chapter hosted a free inter SG pre-game tailgate at New England
- We produced four large scale tifo banners, one of which was a first ever scrolling panel
- 20% membership discount at Upper 90 on NYCFC and Team USA apparel
- Trip to the 2016 MLS Superdraft in Baltimore followed by a private party with Q&A session with Patrick Vieira and draft selection Jack Harrison at Slainte
- Participated in the NYCFC pre-game video shoot
- Participated in the ESPN app launch commercial
- Distributed 600 scarves and membership cards to members at the home opener
- Coordinated a canned food drive at the home opener, collecting food donations for BronxWorks
- Participated in the FIFA Interactive World Cup Finals, including exhibition matches with finalists, and tickets to the grand finale event at the Apollo Theater
- Third Rail Pride T-shirt sale, raising $100 for the New York Ramblers
- Coordinated discounted tickets to the NYC Kicking and Screening Film Festival
- Supported the NYC Soccer Initiative mini pitch grand opening at Mill Brook Houses in The Bronx
- Donated $500 worth of school supplies to PS 49 (Bronx) students for the MLS 20 for 20 Initiative mini pitch unveiling
- Coordinated The NYC Supporters Cup soccer tournament, which raised over $3000 for Street Soccer USA
- Coordinated a Third Rail exclusive NYCFC training session visit
- Raised and donated $300 to South Bronx United for their 6th Annual Benefit, this year honoring Jack Harrison
- Created The Third Rail “Jolty” end of season player awards
- Hosted an end of season party with guests and award recipients David Villa and Andoni Iraola along with Patrick Vieira and RJ Allen
- Produced our first ever, and limited edition, New Era fitted cap, a derby day T-shirt, custom pin buttons, and introduced our new lifestyle supporters wear brand Electric City
- Became the first supporters group ever to directly partner with Topps trading cards
- Coordinated a limited engagement outing with Audi showcasing their Player Index at Chelsea Piers
- Donated 40 tickets to Tickets for Troops Initiative
