Fan Appreciation Night: Oct. 20, 2012

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THE MATCH

Red Bulls (15-9-8) vs. Sporting KC (17-7-8)
Saturday, October 20
7 pm Eastern
Watch on MSG+
Listen on 93.1 FM (Spanish)


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<h3 align="center"><font color="white">FAN APPRECIATION NIGHT</font></h3>
<table border="0"><tbody><tr><td width="400px"><img src="//newyork-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/thankyou_400_121012.jpg"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">PRIZES/GIVEAWAYS</span></strong><p>Prizes will be announced throughout the entire match, followed shortly after by a special team ceremony for all fans in attendance.</p><ul><li><img src="//newyork-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/soccerbullet.gif" style="float: left; padding: 3px;"><strong>25% OFF</strong> on all Red Bulls merchandise (Cannot be paired with any other offer)</li><li><img src="//newyork-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/soccerbullet.gif" style="float: left; padding: 3px;"> &quot;Shirts Off Our Backs&quot; upon completion of the match</li><li><img src="//newyork-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/soccerbullet.gif" style="float: left; padding: 3px;"> &nbsp;Special giveaways from Red Bulls partners and more!</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>
<h3 align="center"><font color="white">THANK YOU FANS</font></h3>
<img src="//newyork-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/fans_400_121012.jpg"><p>Thank you to all of our fans for your support throughout the season. You cheered, you sang, you danced and you rooted the Red Bulls on through good and bad, highs and lows. Now, as the team looks to make a run into the postseason, we&rsquo;d like to give back for all that you&rsquo;ve given us this season.</p><p>The Oct. 20 match against Sporting Kansas City is Fan Appreciation Night. Outside of the excitement building on the pitch, we&rsquo;ll also have plenty of prizes for fans before, during and after the match as a way of thanking you all for showing support for New York&#39;s team.</p><p>Anyone in attendance for the match is automatically entered into the prize drawings, ranging from Red Bulls merchandise, special, one-of-a-kind experiences and much more. Additional prizes will be available through Twitter all week leading up to the match (follow us! <a href="http://www.twitter.com/newyorkredbulls">@NewYorkRedBulls</a>), on <a href="http://www.foursquare.com/newyorkredbulls">FourSquare leading up to kick off and in the Interactive Zone</a>.</p><p>Keep an eye on the video board throughout the match to see if you have been randomly selected as a winner of one of our many great giveaways. Winners can claim their prizes inside Gate B at the Guest Services window.</p><p>Thanks again for a great regular season. Now let&rsquo;s get those three points and take this show into the postseason!</p>
<h3 align="center"><font color="white">GAME NOTES</font></h3>
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<p>The Red Bulls hope to clinch a playoff spot with a win on Saturday evening when they take on Eastern Conference pacesetter, Sporting Kansas City.</p><p>Sporting KC is unbeaten in its last 10 matches, going 6-0-4 in that span. It is coming off a 1-1 tie at Columbus on Oct. 7.<br><br> &gt;&gt;<a href="//www.newyorkredbulls.com/sites/newyork/files/063012%20at%20TOR_0.pdf"></a><a href="//www.newyorkredbulls.com/sites/newyork/files/102012%20vs%20SKC.pdf">More Notes (PDF)</a></p>
<h3 align="center"><font color="white">INTERACTIVE ZONE</font></h3>
<img src="//newyork-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/interactivezone_550_120720.jpg"><strong>Interactive Zone</strong><br> Come out early and head over to the free Red Bulls Interactive Zone. The Interactive Zone is located on Riverbend Drive directly in front of Red Bull Arena. It includes various soccer games and activities for kids of all ages and is open three hours prior to kick-off. Fans will be able to come and enjoy some food outside of the Arena. The Interactive Zone may be closed at times due to inclement weather.<br><br><strong>Designated Driver Program</strong><br> If you would like to sign up for the Designated Driver Program, go to the concourse level, Gate B.<br><br><strong>AT&amp;T Speed Zone</strong><br> The AT&amp;T Speed Zone will be located within the Interactive Zone on Riverbend Drive. This mobile marketing vehicle will feature a number of AT&amp;T interactives including a scan-to-win prize section, tablet wall, mobile games and YP.com area. Also, don&#39;t miss the green screen and your chance to win fun prizes and giveaways.<br><br><strong>Coors Light Cold Zone</strong><br> The Coors Light Cold Zone is located on Riverbend Drive and is a great area for adult fans 21 years and older. Stop by for an ice cold beverage or to play fun-filled activities like cornhole and foosball. All fans must have a valid ID to enter. The Coors Light Cold Zone opens three hours prior to kick-off and closes 30 min prior to kick-off. The Coors Light Cold Zone may be closed at times due to inclement weather.<br><br><strong>Healthfirst</strong><br> The Healthfirst NJ interactive experience takes place inside the Interactive Zone in front of the arena along Pete Higgins. Stop by Healthfirst NJ&rsquo;s experience to play the Penalty Kick Soccer Shoot Out Challenge and receive a soccer cinch bag (based on availability). There will also be a face painter to get your face painted and show your Red Bulls team spirit.<br><br><strong>NYRB Street Challenge presented by Prudential</strong><br> Think you have what it takes to compete with the New York Red Bulls Street Team? Show us your skills! The latest Challenge has launched and we want you to take a shot at it. The New York Red Bulls Street Team will be in the Interactive Zone along with our film crew, so you can submit your challenge video on-site before the match kicks off. The winner of each skill/trick challenge will also have a chance to try out to be a member of the 2013 New York Red Bulls Street Team! Check out the Prudential Challenge and learn more at: <a href="//www.newyorkredbulls.com/prudentialchallenge">www.newyorkredbulls.com/prudentialchallenge</a><br><br><strong>Continental Tire</strong><br> Stop by the Continental Tire Area in the Interactive Zone and participate in the &quot;Cornering Performance Challenge,&quot; where participants automatically walk away with a free New York Red Bulls/Continental Tire branded scarf. You can also enter in for a chance to win one NYRB team autographed soccer ball, get your picture taken with the NYRB shield, and walk away with other fun match day giveaways thanks to our friends at Continental Tire!
<h3 align="center"><font color="white">PROJECTED STARTERS</font></h3>
<table border="0"><tbody><tr><td> GK - 31 Luis Robles</td><td> D - 7 Roy Miller<br> D - 3 Heath Pearce<br> D - 5 Markus Holgersson<br> D - 16 Connor Lade</td><td> M - 11 Dax McCarty<br> M - 17 Tim Cahill<br> M - 20 Joel Lindpere<br> M - 10 Lloyd Sam</td><td> F - 14 Thierry Henry<br> F - 33 Kenny Cooper</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4"><p align="center"><em>(PS - We announce the official Starting XI 60 - 90 minutes before the match on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/newyorkredbulls">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/newyorkredbulls">Facebook</a>)</em><br></p></td></tr></tbody></table>
<h3 align="center"><font color="white">BENCH</font></h3>
<table border="0" width="550px"><tbody><tr><td> GK - 88 Bill Gaudette<br> GK - 24 Jeremy Vuolo<br> GK - 18 Ryan Meara*</td><td> D - 2 Wilman Conde#<br> D - 12 Jonathan Borrajo<br> D - 13 Digao<br> D - 15 Tyler Ruthven<br> D - 22 Stephen Keel<br> D - 25 Brandon Barklage*<br> D - 4 Rafa Marquez</td><td><p>M - 6 Teemu Tainio<br> M - 8 Jan Gunnar Solli<br> M - 44 Victor Palsson**</p></td><td> F - 9 Sebastien Le Toux<br> F - 21 Corey Hertzog<br> F - 27 Jhonny Arteaga<br> F - 99 Jose Angulo</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4"><em>* Injured<br> ** On Loan<br> # Not With Team<br> (PS - We announce the official Starting XI 60 - 90 minutes before the match on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/newyorkredbulls">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/newyorkredbulls">Facebook</a>)</em></td></tr></tbody></table>
<h3 align="center"><font color="white">SPONSORS</font></h3>
<p>We&#39;d like to thank all of our partners that supported us all season long and those that provide great giveaways for Fan Appreciation Night:</p><img src="//newyork-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/121017_600_thankyou.jpg">