RED BULLS AT PORTLAND TIMBERS – MARCH 3, 2013 – 7:30 PM ET NY: Thierry Henry 1 (Fabian Espindola 1) 27’ MAL: Dardan Rexhepi 1 (Emil Forsberg 1) 53’ NY: Amando Moreno 1 (Ruben Bover 1) 86’ NY: Rafhael Domingues 1 (Marius Obekop 1) 88’ New York Red Bulls (First Half) – Luis Robles, Kosuke Kimura, Markus Holgersson, Jamison Olave, Heath Pearce, Dax McCarty, Tim Cahill, Lloyd Sam, Juninho (Ruben Bover* 36’), Fabian Espindola, Thierry Henry New York Red Bulls (Second Half) – Luis Robles, Kosuke Kimura (Rafhael Domingues* 79’), Markus Holgersson, Tyler Ruthven* (Andrew Ribeiro* 79’), Connor Lade, Marius Obekop*, Michael Bustamante*, Ian Christanson*, Ruben Bover*, Brandon Barklage, Josue Martinez, (Amando Moreno 83’) New York Red Bulls 2, Columbus Crew 0 (Feb. 1 – Bradenton, FL) Scoring Summary: NY: Ian Christianson 1 (Nicki Paterson 1) 80’ NY: Kenny Cooper 1 (Santiago Castano 1) 87’ New York Red Bulls (First Half) – Luis Robles, Brandon Barklage, Markus Holgersson, Jamison Olave (Heath Pearce 34’), Roy Miller, Dax McCarty, Tim Cahill, Lloyd Sam, Ruben Bover*, Josue Martinez, Thierry Henry New York Red Bulls (Second Half) – Luis Robles (Santiago Castano 79’), Kosuke Kimura, Tyler Ruthven* (Toni Stahl* 83’), Heath Pearce, Ryan Clark, Ian Christianson, Michael Bustamante, Ruben Bover* (Nicki Paterson* 67’), Marius Obekop* (Ethan Decker* 76’), Amando Moreno, Kenny Cooper *- Guest/Un-Signed Players INS AND OUTS The Red Bulls made a number of roster moves in the offseason. Here are lists of players who have come in and out of the team: Arrivals: Eric Alexander (Acquired from Portland on Feb. 11, 2013) Ruben Bover (Signed on Feb. 8, 2013) Michael Bustamante (Signed on Feb. 22, 2013) Santiago Castano (Signed on Dec. 11, 2012) Ian Christianson (Signed on Feb. 22, 2013) Fabian Espindola (Acquired from Real Salt Lake on Dec. 3, 2012) Juninho (Signed on Dec. 17, 2012) Kosuke Kimura (Acquired from Portland on Dec. 3, 2012) Josue Martinez (Acquired from Philadelphia Dec. 6, 2012) Amando Moreno (Signed on Dec. 11, 2012) Jamison Olave (Acquired from Real Salt Lake on Dec. 3, 2012) Jonny Steele (Rights Acquired from Real Salt Lake Feb. 20, 2013) Departures: Jose Angulo (Club option not picked up Nov. 19, 2012) Jhonny Arteaga (Club option not picked up Nov. 19, 2012) Jonathan Borrajo (Club option not picked up Nov. 19, 2012) Wilman Conde (Contract terminated Jan. 23, 2013) Kenny Cooper (Traded to FC Dallas Feb. 4, 2013) Bill Gaudette (Club option not picked up Nov. 19, 2012) Corey Hertzog (Club option not picked up Nov. 19, 2012) Stephen Keel (Club option not picked up Nov. 19, 2012) Sebastien Le Toux (Traded to Philadelphia Dec. 6, 2012) Joel Lindpere (Traded to Chicago Jan. 4, 2013) Rafa Marquez (Released Dec. 13, 2012) Victor Palsson (Contract terminated Jan. 4, 2013) Tyler Ruthven (Club option not picked up Nov. 19, 2012) Jan Gunnar Solli (Club option not picked up Nov. 19, 2012)
Teemu Tainio (Club option not picked up Nov. 19, 2012) Jeremy Vuolo (Club option not picked up Nov. 19, 2012) PETKE NAMED HEAD COACH The New York Red Bulls announced Jan. 24 that they named Mike Petke head coach. Petke, who is one of the club’s most popular all-time players and its leader in games played, was previously serving New York as head coach on an interim basis. “Mike is very passionate about our club and has shown us that he has the leadership and organizational qualities to be our head coach,” said Red Bulls Sporting Director Andy Roxburgh. “He is a terrific servant for this club, from being a top player to most recently heading our reserve squad. Mike has earned this opportunity and he will have the full support of our staff to help ensure the team’s success. We believe that his experience both as a player and coach in American soccer will be a significant asset as we head into the 2013 season." “Ever since I joined New York in 1998, this is the club that has always been closest to my heart. I am thrilled to have earned this once-in-alifetime opportunity. It is truly a dream come true,” Petke said. “I know there is a lot of work ahead and our challenge is not easy. However, I am excited to take hold of my new responsibility and hopeful that I can help build a hard-working team that our club’s loyal supporters can all be proud of.” Petke, 36, finished his second season as an assistant coach on New York’s staff after an illustrious playing career. He joined the coaching ranks in 2011 following a 13-year career that included two playing stints with the club from 1998-2002 and 2008-10. The Bohemia, NY native holds the current club record for games played, with 169 (196 in all competitions), games started (158 regular season) and minutes played (14,060 regular season). Drafted by New York in 1998 with the 8th overall pick in the MLS Draft, Petke made his debut on April 17, 1998 against the Chicago Fire. He helped the team to its first Eastern Division title in 2000 and was thrice named an MLS All-Star. Petke was traded to D.C. United before the 2003 season and won his only MLS Cup in 2004 with United. He was then traded to Colorado during their 2005 campaign, helping the Rapids to reach the Western Conference Finals. The Red Bulls signed Petke again at the end of 2008 and he played 35 more matches for the team until retiring following the 2010 season. He was named the club’s 2009 Defender of the Year and helped New York to its second Eastern Conference regular season title in his final season. Petke finished his career with 307 appearances in league play (351 in all competitions), in which he scored 13 goals and added four assists. He is one of 16 MLS players who has appeared in 300 or more career regular season matches. Petke also appeared in nine playoff matches and 13 U.S. Open Cup matches as a member of the New York franchise and earned two caps for the United States. Prior to his professional career, Petke spent four years at Southern Connecticut State University, leading the team to the NCAA Division II National title in 1995. CLUB APPOINTS ANDY ROXBURGH SPORTING DIRECTOR The New York Red Bulls announced the appointment of Andy Roxburgh as their new Sporting Director on Nov. 9. Roxburgh was the former national team manager of Scotland and technical director of UEFA. He is responsible for all soccer activities at the club. Roxburgh said, "I am excited and honored to be given the opportunity by Dietrich Mateschitz to contribute to the development of such an outstanding soccer organization, as the New York Red Bulls. I'm also delighted to be getting involved in Major League Soccer, which has an impressive reputation as a fast growing and highly competitive league."