Former MetroStar
Cris da Silva has joined the Red Bull academy program as head coach of its U-14 team, and
Andrew
Sparkes has been named academy goalkeeper coach.
Da Silva, an original member of the New York team, appeared in 37 matches and made 21 starts in 1996-98. He is the head coach at
New Jersey City University.
Sparkes has headed up the Red Bulls pre-academy goalkeeper program for last three seasons.