Tickets for Troops
The Third Rail, for the 2nd year, donated 40 tickets to the Tickets for Troops program. The program benefits active duty, reservist and veteran servicemen and women and their families by offering tickets to various events at no cost to them. We are extremely proud to be able to support this program and look forward to even more charitable contributions as we grow.
We wanted to share with you all some of the thank you messages that we received along with photos so you can see the direct result of our community contribution.
For more information on VetTix and the Tickets For Troops initiative, please visit: http://www.vettix.org
The View From 226 - Montreal Impact Pre-Match Analysis
Andy discusses the upcoming Impact de Montréal vs. NYCFC Major League Soccer game coming up on Sunday! Find him on twitter @viewfrom226
NYC Soccer Initiative Announcement
New York City Football Club, in conjunction with Mayor Bill De Blasio, Mayor's Fund to Advance NYC, US Soccer Foundation and adidas, announced that they have combined resources and efforts to build 50 soccer fields in underserved community neighborhoods throughout the city over the next five years.
The announcement was made in a park on the grounds of the Mill Brook Houses in the Bronx. The housing complex has 9 buildings that house an estimated 3,000 residents.
Check out some photos from the press event and click through the link to read more detail about the program.
VOTE! - MLS Works Community MVP Contest
Major League Soccer and Wells Fargo are recognizing individuals who use soccer as a tool to make a difference. Each MLS club has selected an individual to represent their market as a Community MVP finalist.
For New York City, that finalist is Omari McCleary of NYC12. Also known as the "NYCFC Pigeon."
From the MLS Works MVP Website:
"Omari McCleary espouses Good Shepherd Services, which provides quality, effective services that deepen connections between family members, within schools, and among neighbors. Omari’s first role as a volunteer for NYCFC was with the NYFEST youth soccer clinics. He stood out wearing a NYCFC t-shirt and pigeon mask (the unofficial mascot of NYCFC). While it wasn’t the most glamorous role, the kids literally flocked to him. He managed to engage them in activities throughout the day in his costume. Over the past year-and-a-half, he has continuously supported soccer both as a fan in the stands at NYCFC games and as an after-school program director at PS 297 in Brooklyn, New York.
The City Schools Cup is an annual event that brings together elementary school partners of NYCFC’s community program to celebrate and recognize students’ efforts both on and off the field. Omari and fellow coaches diligently prepared the team for the tournament, offered guidance from the sidelines and rooted the team on to a near victory! Many of his athletes were first time soccer players, collectively experiencing something new and learning the benefits of persistent practice and the satisfaction of improvement. Omari strives to incorporate the concept of “fair play” to encourage participants to take responsibilities for their mistakes, and “finishing” to promote focus and patience when working towards their academic and personal goals."
Please show support for our club, our city and our guy by taking a brief moment to vote for Omari. Your vote could help his program win $10,000! #ComeOnNewYork
CLICK HERE TO VOTE!
The View From 226 - NE Revolution Pre-Match Analysis
Andy takes a look at our match against the Revolution. A key question explored: What's up with Mix?
The View From 226 - Red Bulls Pre-Match Analysis
The View from 226 - Seattle Sounders Pre-Match Analysis
Check out pre-match analysis from Andy at The View from 226. Be sure to subscribe to his channel and follow him on social media!
Important Home Opener Pre-Match Information
The moment we've all been waiting for has finally arrived. The season is here and after earning 3 points in Chicago to start the season, the boys in blue head to Yankee Stadium for the first home match of the year against Toronto FC on Sunday (3/13) at 5PM.
We have reason to celebrate! The Third Rail family is finally back together after an offseason that felt like an eternity. So before Sunday's match, we'll be meeting at Billy's Sports Bar just steps from Yankee Stadium for a pre-match party and scarf giveaway.
Here are the details:
- Where: Billy's Sports Bar (856 River Ave.)
- When: 3/13 - 2PM to 4PM (Scarfs aren't guaranteed after 4PM)
- Why: There are tons of reasons!
- Get your FREE Third Rail Scarf
- Enjoy a $5 buffet
- Donate canned goods to BronxWorks
- Use our opening day Third Rail filter on Snapchat
Snap for a chance to win!
Are you on Snapchat? Then you could win a Third Rail Prize Package that includes sunglasses, a scarf and a patch. The rules are simple, go to Billy's on Sunday to unlock our Third Rail filter on Snapchat. Snap yourself in Third Rail gear, use the filter and post it on Twitter or Instagram @ThirdRailSC and we'll choose one lucky winner!
2016 Third Rail Members Scarf
Recap of some of our best posts
As I leave the Marketing Director role - I wanted to give a quick recap of the posts we put out through the year.
Many designs and photographs were contributed by Third Rail members and helped us grow our following and fanbase. I couldn't have done a lot of the work without them.
- Ross Cranwell