Red Bull New YorkÆs U-17 team captured the 2006 New Jersey State Cup championship, defeating the defending state champion Ironbound Warriors 3-1 in the final on Sunday.
Red Bull became the first MLS team to win a U.S. Youth Soccer state championship. ôWe are extremely proud of what this group of athletes has been able to accomplish,ö said Giovanni Savarese, Red Bull New York's Director of Youth Soccer and Player Development. ôThey have played the game with a great deal of class and professionalism, and this championship is a testament to how hard they have worked.ö
John Tardy (2 goals) and Tim Kassel paced Red Bull New York with goals in the final.
ôThis is a tremendous accomplishment as the team defeated a quality side in the Warriors despite missing three starters,ö said Red Bulls U-17 Head Coach Paul OÆDonnell. ôThe win truly shows the depth and quality of the entire team.ö
Red Bull will travel to Virginia Beach, Va., to participate in the Region I tournament from June 28 to July 5.