Red Bull New York: Love & Hate

There was an article today in the NY Times that caught my attention (thanks to the wonderful people at BigSoccer.com). The piece only mentions Red Bull New York maybe twice but the dominating topic is about the development and future home of the Red Bulls, Harrison, New Jersey.

Just as when Chelsea redeveloped the area around Stamford Bridge and essentially got rid of the long associated Hooligans there and made the area more deluxe, Red Bull New York faces something a bit similar.

Currently, Harrison, New Jersey is rundown by old factories and not only is the Red Bulls stadium moving in but so are condominiums and tons of retail space along the Passaic River. For a moment, this all seems pleasant. Just think that when someone goes to a soccer match to see the Red Bulls, they can see a view of the river, shop a little bit, and hit up the bars around the beautiful 25,000 seat stadium.

Well, maybe not for the people living in Harrison, New Jersey.

article of influence HERE