Full name | New York Red Bulls Academy | ||
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Nickname(s) | Baby Bulls | ||
Founded | 2005 | ||
Stadium | Red Bull Training Facility 24 Melanie Lane Whippany, New Jersey 07981[1] | ||
Director | Sean McCafferty | ||
League | MLS NEXT | ||
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The New York Red Bulls Academy is the multi-layered youth system of the New York Red Bulls. It is the first cost-free program in Major League Soccer[2] that provides a professional soccer training environment for youth players in the New York Tri-State. The soccer programs are operated as part of a global approach to player development.[3]
Through a partnership with Southern New Hampshire University, players are able to pursue their education while continuing to play professionally.[4]
There are several levels which make up the pyramid.