

Player Interviews
Mike Petke Talks Breaking Records, 2009, And More
By: Dave Martinez |How many times have you heard a sports journo or commentator use the phrase “That kid’s got heart!” It is one of those cliches that stands the test of time, much like the classic “he gives one hundred and ten percent every play,” and the ever so popular “he never takes a play off. [...]
10 Questions: Nick Zimmerman
By: Dave Martinez |If there is a bright spot to the season, Nick Zimmerman is it. Coming from relative obscurity, the James Madison alumni has taken every small opportunity afforded to him on the field and excelled to the highest of his potential. His transition from a bench player to a near regular starter was a [...]
Kandji Talks Houston, Angel, and National Teams
By: Dave Martinez |Big Mac Kandji, aka Mac 10, is starting to hit his stride. Acquired late in the 2008 season, the Bulls forward has had lofty expectations thrust upon his shoulders. This season, the stand out prospect has already drawn hefty praise from his teammates, and now, the league has shown some love too. [...]
Jorge Rojas Talks Turnaround
By: Dave Martinez |Jorge Rojas, a Venezuelan National team captain, and Red Bull midfielder, has played against some of the finest competition there is during his soccer career. Nurturing his craft in the CONMEBOL region for years, his Vinotinto routinely faced some of the worlds greatest teams, including Argentina and Brazil.
No stranger to adversity, Rojas [...]
TheOffside Interview: Mike Petke
By: Dave Martinez |Mike Petke, the centerback for the New York Red Bulls, is a bit of a folk hero around these parts. Petke became a beloved figure for his promise of revenge after Tampa Bay Mutiny player Mamadou Diallo kneed Metrostars keeper Mike Ammann in the rib cage and stepped on his face in the moment [...]
Iron Chef Video Bonanza: Pacheco, Osorio, and More
By: Dave Martinez |Here are eight videos of the event yesterday. It is always nice to see the guys letting loose and being themselves, away from the pitch. I am sure you will see it the same way.
Enjoy!
Red Bulls Iron Chef – Alfredo Pacheco from Dave Martinez on Vimeo.
By Reader Request, Alfredo Pacheco shows El Salvador [...]
Matt Mbuta: Still A Red Bull
By: Dave Martinez |A story broke out early yesterday that Matt Mbuta was loaned to the Richmond Kickers, but the loan time was unknown. Well, the mystery is over.
How long was the loan deal? Try one day.
TheOffside has learned Matt Mbuta’s game with the Richmond Kickers, a full 90 minute affair, was a one time deal. [...]
Exclusive: Caleb Says Goodbye (For Now?)
By: Dave Martinez |One day Caleb Patterson Sewell is fighting for the third keeper spot on the team; the next, he is in nets for USL’s Carolina Railhawks, putting a serious hurt on the New England Revolution. But what happened in between that time?
Well, I had the chance to catch up with Caleb to discuss his new [...]
Caleb Patterson-Sewell Speaks (Exclusive)
By: Dave Martinez |Steve Goff recently reported Red Bulls keeper Caleb Patterson-Sewell was training with Aarhus of Denmark. Since then, speculation has run rampant as to whether or not this was simply training or a trial with the Danish club.
We recently spoke to Caleb to put any speculation to rest:
DAVE: You are currently training at the [...]
Interview: Big Mac Kandji
By: Dave Martinez |It is nearly the end of the year and I have two small goals in mind for this blog: put up a new years wrap up, and unload on some old articles and interviews I may have had pending.
Nearly 2 months ago, I interviewed the Red Bulls newest acquisition, Macoumba Kandji, in downtown Manhattan. [...]






