Ny Red Bulls 2 To Play In Nyc

[MagnusPax]

Columbia University will host some of the NYRB2 games.

http://www.empireofsoccer.com/bulls-columbia-university-32351/

 

[Kubah]

Columbia University will host some of the NYRB2 games.

http://www.empireofsoccer.com/bulls-columbia-university-32351/

Pack it in, boys... we just lost the #NYSoccerWarz. Was nice while it lasted

Red Bull fans were very excited about this for some reason...

 

[Gene]

I have to admit I've seen a couple of those "Ha-Ha right in their back yard " posts myself and they did have me scratching my head. Somehow I really don't think a Division 3 club being tucked away up there at Columbia drawing about 500 fans (on a good day) is going to be of any concern to NYCFC.

 

[jerseyhotspur]

I'm guessing the first half of their season will be played in Red Bull Arena?

I didn't see a reason why they're having these matches at Columbia. Was it scheduling issues with the MLS team in Harrison?

 

[Gene]

Yes, I'm certain they're playing their first five or six home matches at Red Bull Arena before going to Columbia.

I guessing it's probably less of a scheduling problem and more of a cost efficiency exercise for the switch in venues.

 

[Goodfella]

If anyone is gonna catch a game there, let me know. I live across the street and go to Columbia soccer all the time. It's a nice little spot to chill and watch a game.

 

[Fantazma]

I feel like red bull fans will make the trip just to spite nycfc fans or at least try to. Outside of that are there many who will go and see a third division game for a reserve team in nyc? if it was for nycfc i dont even know i would even go even if its in manhattan ( Though technically its farther than going to YS for me )

i dont see this as a big deal, had nycfc not existed i am sure red bull would not even think of having games in manhattan.

 

[MagnusPax]

I wonder where nycfc2 will play, when they exist.

 

[franchise646]

I wonder where nycfc2 will play, when they exist.

Maybe Lehman College

 

[BxLio91]

I have to admit I've seen a couple of those "Ha-Ha right in their back yard " posts myself and they did have me scratching my head.

Them considering a location in NYC is our backyard is a sign that we're ahead in the soccerwarz.

 

[MagnusPax]

Maybe Lehman College

Do they have any seating there? Looks like a couple bleachers at best.

 

[Goodfella]

I wonder where nycfc2 will play, when they exist.

Gaelic Park, where Manhattan College plays?

 

[Kjbert]

Really stupid decision by that franchise. Their fan base is located in New Jersey. No one from New Jersey is driving to Columbia to see a game. Would have made a lot more sense to play at FDU or Rutgers.

 

[AndreT_NY]

Well kinda. Funny that the second team will actually play in NYC. Smh
http://m.newyorkredbulls.com/news/2...-finalize-deal-play-games-columbia-university

 

[Gene]

Good for them. I guess playing in Manhattan and close to the subway will get about 600 people into the stadium instead of the 500 they got in RBA over the weekend.