
The 2014 FIFA World Cup may be over, but you can still catch some competitive, high-energy “fùtbol” action right here in #HipNJ!
Red Bull Arena in Harrison is home of the New York Red Bulls, one of Major League Soccer‘s premiere franchises. Red Bull Arena has set the standard for other MLS venues across the country, and rivals as one of best around the world.
There isn’t a bad seat among the 25,000 that’s housed in this state-of-the-art facility. Red Bull Arena is also easily accessible for #HipNJ fans, via public transportation including the PATH Trains and NJ Transit to the Harrison Station.
#HipNJ caught up with Melissa Brennan, Red Bulls Senior Director of Marketing Partnerships, and she talked about how the Red Bulls team with their sponsors- many of whom are major Garden State corporations- to give spectators an entertaining game-day experience.
One of the Red Bulls’ key sponsors is Affinity Federal Credit Union, headquartered in Basking Ridge. VP of Marketing & eCommerce, Jean-Albert Maisonneuve, spoke to #HipNJ about Affinity’s involvement in the Red Bull Fan Zone. Affinity’s portion includes a fun photo booth, cool giveaways and an awesome virtual soccer game. Other experiences in “The Zone” include a street team performing tricks, music and the Coors Light Cold Zone (a beer garden) for the older fans. All of these elements provides an amazing atmosphere for fans of all ages.
For more on Affinity and to enter to win a VIP New York Red Bulls experience, visit their Facebook page. Hurry, their contest ends July 18th!