| The Third Rail | |
|---|---|
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| Founded | May 21, 2013 |
| Type | Supporters' group |
| Team | New York City FC |
| Location | New York City, New York |
| Stadiums | Yankee Stadium |
| Membership | 1,600 paid (as of February 2015)[1] |
| Website | www |
The Third Rail is an independent supporters group for New York City FC of Major League Soccer. It was founded on May 21, 2013, the same day as the expansion club was announced.[2] The name of the club references the third rail, which provides power to the New York City Subway.
- ^ Klein, Jeff Z. (March 1, 2015). "Whose Side Are You On? A Decision for Soccer Fans: New York City Football Club or Red Bulls". The New York Times. Retrieved May 4, 2016.
- ^ Wallerson, Ryan (September 4, 2014). "700 Soccer Fans and Counting: Fan Club Third Rail Builds Ranks". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved September 16, 2014.