[NEW YORK RED BULLS] The New York Red Bulls' under-18 academy squad will face the U.S. under-17 national team on March 13 at in the "soft opening" of Red Bull Arena.

“Hosting this event gives our fans a first opportunity to visit Red Bull Arena and it's a great dress rehearsal for our game day staff,” said Red Bull New York Managing Director Erik Stover. “We are excited to host the U.S. U-17s in the build-up to the grand opening of our new home.”

Three Red Bulls Academy players, Russell Canouse, Santiago Castano and Adam Najem, are with the U-17s in residency.