""The objective was always to have a space that we could grow into-not just good for the moment, but to think about the future," says Marc de Grandpré, president and general manager of Red Bull New York."
""When you're in an academy meeting room, you're looking out the window and you can see the first team train," says Julian de Guzman, Red Bull New York's head of sport."
The New York Red Bulls opened a $100 million training facility in Morris Township, New Jersey, designed for both professional players and youth academy participants. The RWJBarnabas Health Red Bulls Performance Center spans 80 acres and includes eight soccer pitches, gyms, and classrooms. The facility aims to encourage young athletes by allowing them to train alongside professionals, fostering a culture of development. This approach mirrors European practices where academies are crucial for talent development.
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