Inside MLS: New York Red Bulls

Inside MLS: New York Red Bulls — page 3
CHAPTER 1 FINALLY A TROPHY After 18 years the New York Red Bulls finally had a trophy to celebrate And the man who led the way also happened to be a legend as both a player and as a head coach Mike Petke was named as the head coach of the Red Bulls before the start of the 2013 Major League Soccer MLS season As a player he was loved by the fans A native of Long Island New York he was drafted in 1998 when the team was called the MetroStars Petke was all about the team The defender was aggressive and gave his all on the field Family and friends came out to Giants Stadium to support him He won over fans because he hated to lose He put in a total effort every time he stepped onto the field No one cared more about the MetroStars than Petke Thierry Henry takes a corner kick for the Red Bulls as they try to wrap up the Supporters Shield on October 27 2013 4