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New York Red Bulls Sign 12 Players from Special Olympics New Jersey

HARRISON, N.J., (May 22, 2018) – The New York Red Bulls, in partnership with Prudential Financial, Inc., have signed 12 athletes from Special Olympics New Jersey to two-game contracts. Prudential Financial is the proud presenting partner of the Red Bulls Special Olympics Unified Team.

The New York Red Bulls Unified Team will be at Red Bull Arena for two matches, starting with a game before the New York Red Bulls – FC Dallas match on June 23 and then a second match before the Red Bulls – D.C. United game on August 26.

On Tuesday, the players met with Red Bulls Sporting Director Denis Hamlett before signing their contracts, got their headshots taken for the Red Bulls roster page, and then warmed up with the Red Bulls first team before holding a training session at Red Bulls Training Facility.