Red Bull New York today unveiled its new RWJBarnabas Health Red Bulls Performance Center in Morris Township, New Jersey. The cutting-edge complex is the most innovative soccer training facility in North America and further positions the Club to attract and develop the best talent for the organization.
The complex sits on an 80-acre land parcel and includes eight full-size outdoor soccer pitches, featuring a mix of heated, irrigated natural grass and turf surfaces with one 350-seat match field designated for Academy games. Outdoor areas are equipped with advanced training technology including multi-angle camera tracking systems for analytics and player development. Along with the First Team and Red Bull New York II, the RWJBarnabas Health Red Bulls Performance Center will also serve as home to the Red Bull New York Academy and Youth Training programs.
Red Bull Head of Global Soccer Jurgen Klopp, NYNJ Host Committee Board Chair Tammy Murphy, Mayor of Morris Township Donna Guariglia, Red Bull New York President Marc de Grandpré, RWJBarnabas Health President and CEO Mark E. Manigan, FOX5 New York Sports Anchor Tina Cervasio, Red Bull New York Head of Sport Julian de Guzman, Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber
“The RWJBarnabas Health Red Bulls Performance Center will serve as a centerpiece for the continued growth of the game in our region and across the country,” said Marc de Grandpré, President & General Manager, Red Bull New York. “This facility brings our entire pathway together, from academy to first team, and creates an environment where players can train, develop, and compete at the highest level every day. It reinforces our commitment to building from within and developing the next generation of players.”
As announced in January, RWJBarnabas Health is the official naming rights partner of the Performance Center. The partnership designates RWJBarnabas Health as the Official Hometown Healthcare System and EMS Provider of Sports Illustrated Stadium, Red Bull New York, Red Bull New York II, Red Bull New York Youth Programs and Academy. Additionally, RWJBarnabas Health serves as the Official Health and Wellness Provider for Red Bull New York Youth Programs.
“Today is an exciting milestone as we officially open the RWJBarnabas Health Red Bulls Performance Center,” said Mark E. Manigan, President and CEO, RWJBarnabas Health. “What began as a shared vision is now a world-class facility that will support elite athlete performance, advance innovation in sports health and serve as a source of pride for our community. This partnership reflects our deep commitment to building a healthier New Jersey—on and off the field—and we are proud to invest in a state-of-the-art facility that will inspire excellence for generations to come.”
The custom-designed facility is fully equipped with multiple gyms for both the professional and Academy teams, a dining hall that includes dedicated nutrition spaces and a professional chef, academic spaces for youth education and a comprehensive medical suite and innovation lab with physiotherapy spaces promoting best in class preventative health, rehabilitation, and recovery. Additional resources include the integration of aquatic therapy spaces, innovative fatigue detection processes, advanced diagnostic modalities and an ortho biologic system to support advanced treatment and clinical care.
Backed by a commitment to provide Red Bull New York players and staff access to the best available supportive athlete care, Gerardo Chiricolo, MD will continue in his role as the Club’s Chief Medical Officer, working closely with the Club’s training staff and athlete care team.
“The RWJBarnabas Health Red Bulls Performance Center represents a major step forward in how we care for professional athletes and the next generation,” said Dr. Chiricolo. “This facility isn’t just about treating injuries; it’s about preventive care, optimizing recovery and supporting each athlete’s long-term well-being. Equipped with a broad range of innovative resources including a wellness lab, state-of-the-art training equipment, advanced rehabilitation tools, real-time training load monitoring and performance insights, we can deliver customized care at a level that simply wasn’t possible before. This ensures that every decision we make is precise, proactive, and centered on the individual athlete.”
Red Bull New York constructed the RWJBarnabas Health Performance Center in partnership with Gensler Architects, March Construction, The LandTek Group and interior design agency Drive21. Having broken ground in 2024, the construction of the facility has been completed as the sport of soccer celebrates its most exciting time in the history of the country.
Highlights of the RWJBarnabas Health Performance Center:
- Over 80 acres of land.
- 88,400-square-foot Main Building.
- 4,635-square-foot Pro Gym.
- Total of eight grass fields (includes five heated and one turf field).
- First Team locker room with hydrotherapy areas that include hot/cold plunge pools, temperate treatment /physical therapy pool and sauna.
- Full locker room for Second Team with access to hydrotherapy areas.
- Entire campus covered by high-speed Wi-Fi for collection of player performance data from player performance tracking systems including platforms Kinexon (player performance) and GameOn (video analysis).
- Full-service kitchen designed around providing high nutritional value meals for peak player performance.
- Demonstration kitchen for chef and nutritionist to provide meal preparation education for Academy and Professional players.
- Dedicated Academy spaces including change rooms and full locker rooms. Educational spaces for Academy players and Youth Programs including classrooms, study spaces and coaching clinics.
ABOUT RED BULL NEW YORK
Red Bull New York are one of 30 teams in Major League Soccer (MLS). RBNY, one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, have competed in the league since its founding in 1996. Red Bull New York play home matches at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey. The three-time MLS Supporters' Shield Winners and two-time Conference Champions are owned by the Austrian beverage company Red Bull, for which the team is named. Red Bull New York offer one of the nation's premier youth soccer development programs, from local soccer partnerships across New York and New Jersey to Regional Development Schools and the Red Bulls Academy teams.
ABOUT RWJBARNABAS HEALTH
RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive academic health system, caring for more than five million people annually. Nationally renowned for quality and safety, the system includes 14 hospitals and 9,000 affiliated physicians integrated to provide care at more than 700 patient care locations.
RWJBarnabas Health partners with its communities to build and sustain a healthier New Jersey. It provides patient-centered care in a compassionate manner and is the state’s largest safety-net provider and leader in addressing the social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health provides food to the hungry, housing for the homeless and economic opportunities to those most vulnerable.
RWJBarnabas Health’s commitment to enhancing access to care includes a transformative partnership with Rutgers University, including the Rutgers Cancer Institute — the state's only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
RWJBarnabas Health is among New Jersey’s largest private employers, with more than 45,000 employees, contributing more than $7 billion to the state economy every year. For more information, visit www.RWJBH.org.
