NEWARK, N.J. (November 30, 2022) – The New York Red Bulls, Kean University and the U.S. Soccer Foundation unveiled a soccer mini-pitch yesterday at Peshine Avenue School in Newark, NJ. Since 2018, the New York Red Bulls have worked to increase safe-space access to play along with soccer-based programming.
Red Bulls players Ryan Meara, John Tolkin and Daniel Edelman joined students from Peshine Avenue School and soccer players from Kean University for yesterday’s unveiling celebrating the 17th mini-pitch opened in Newark Public Schools and the 21st overall in the Tri-State Area.
“One of our club’s most important contributions to the community over the last four years has been the installation of mini-pitches and the platform of soccer-based programming for children in Newark Public Schools,” said Joe Stetson, Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer, New York Red Bulls. “Providing safe environments for children to play the beautiful game remains a priority of our organization along with our dedicated partners including Kean University and U.S. Soccer Foundation.”
