The former players look to forgo college in search of playing professional soccer abroad.
"We build champions" reads the advertising board at Red Bull Arena reads. A fitting motto for a club so keen on developing local talent and bringing through those who were champions for the club at the youth level to help push the team towards championships at the professional level. And yet, there remains a profound sense of irony to the Advocare slogan being blasted around the arena.
With the exception of FC Dallas, the New York Red Bulls have displayed an unprecedented commitment to signing homegrown players.