Harrison, N.J. – The Hofstra Men's Soccer program was treated to an all-access tour of Red Bull Arena on Oct. 2.
The Pride were brought to field level and also explored the luxury suites, dressing rooms, interview areas and other aspects of the stadium that serves as the home for the New York Red Bulls of Major League Soccer.
Red Bull Arena opened in 2010 and has a listed capacity of slightly more than 25,000. Hofstra took the tour before defeating Rutgers, 3-0, in a non-conference road contest later that night. Fans can see the photo gallery by accessing the attached link.
Timeline of Events:
12:15 p.m. -- Bus departs Hofstra University, starting the Pride's trip before eventually facing Rutgers at night.
1:35 p.m. – Hofstra stops for lunch before departing for Red Bull Arena
2:45 p.m. – Hofstra arrives at Red Bull Arena, where the Pride takes a tour of the home of the MLS' New York Red Bulls.
3:00 p.m. – Hofstra arrives on Red Bull Arena's field with picturesque conditions and a light breeze.
3:15 p.m. – Hofstra gets treated to a view of the luxury suites.
3:30 p.m. – Hofstra arrives at the Red Bulls interview room, where the team conducts its pregame scout for the Rutgers game.
4:15 p.m.- Hofstra leaves Red Bulls Arena to depart for Rutgers' Yurcak Field.
5:00 p.m. – Hofstra arrives at Yurack Field.
7:01 p.m. - Hofstra kicks off against Rutgers.
7:17 p.m. - Chris Griebsch scores Hofstra's first goal.
7:19 p.m. - Maid Memic follows with a goal to give the Pride a 2-0 lead.
7:44 p.m. - Kyle Poetzsch scores his first collegiate goal to give Hofstra 3-0 lead heading into halftime.
8:58 p.m. -- Hofstra secures a 3-0 victory over Rutgers for the Pride's first road victory of the season.
What Hofstra student-athletes Tweeted about the day:
