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New York Red Bulls Soccer Clinic at Newport

This is your chance to learn pro-soccer skills from some of the summer’s headline-making New York Red Bulls players: Brandon Barklage, Bill Gaudette and Marcus Holgersson. The FREE soccer clinic for ages 7+ runs for an hour at Newport Green park in Jersey City. After, you’ll be able meet-and-greet with the season’s game-changing players, who will be available to sign autographs and take photos. There will also be prize drawings with surprise giveaways and a local DJ providing entertainment.

Newport Green park is located at 700 Washington Blvd. in Jersey City.

About the Players: This season, Brandon Barklage’s winning goals pushed the Red Bulls to first place in Major League Soccer’s Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, newcomer goalkeeper Bill Gaudette was called ‘nothing short of a revelation for the team’ by his coach, while Holgersson’s solid strength continued to improve the Red Bull’s defense with each game.

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About Newport Green: Newport Green park stays open through dusk and just became home to the first carousel in the area. The park also features the Hudson River’s only urban beach; a 17,000-SF playground with four jungle gyms; a mini water park; a boardwalk; an outdoor Ping-Pong table; free WiFi and more.

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