The brand new Red Bull New York training facility will serve as the men’s Brazilian National Team’s training grounds in Morris Township, New Jersey, during this summer’s World Cup.
“We analyzed several aspects. The main objective was to find the best quality playing fields, hotels, logistical facilities, the smallest possible time difference, and other factors that could positively influence the team’s performance,” said Cícero Souza, general manager of men’s national teams at the CBF (Brazilian Football Confederation).
“We found the best conditions in all these areas in the New York/New Jersey region, and this can make all the difference in a competition that is extremely complicated, given the magnitude of the event,” he added.
Situated on an 80-acre site off Columbia Road, the complex, opening in March, features eight soccer pitches and a 500-seat match field, serving as the team’s primary, state-of-the-art training hub. During the World Cup run, the facility will be known as Columbia Park Training Center.
“I believe we made the best choice based on our assessments,” Rodrigo Caetano, general coordinator for the Brazil national team, said in a statement.
“Since securing our qualification, we have taken every precaution to find a place that could offer the necessary training structure, with privacy, modernity, and comfort. After the draw that defined the groups and the locations of the games, we intensified our search and found the perfect setting at the RB New York training center to host the national team,” Caetano added.
Red Bull Site Sought After By World Cup Clubs
Members of the CBF said in a statement that they visited several locations in recent months, staying at hotels and training centers in cities including Orlando, Seattle, Portland, Dallas, Nashville, Boston, Kansas City, San Diego, and Los Angeles.
FIFA said it received the most requests for Red Bull’s new training campus among the offered sites.
Located in Morris County, near Interstate 287 and State Route 24, the facility near Columbia Turnpike was built on land sold by the Honeywell Corp. During the World Cup run, the facility will be known as Columbia Park Training Center.
The team will stay at The Ridge Hotel in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, based on privacy, comfort, security, and proximity to other activity locations, the CBF said in a statement.
Brazil takes on Morocco at MetLife Stadium in the Meadowlands, East Rutherford, New Jersey, at 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, which is the first local game of the World Cup. Brazil will then proceed to the group-stage matches in Philadelphia and Miami.
MLS will pause its season from May 25 to July 15 to avoid the World Cup.
New Training Facility for Multiple Purposes
The Red Bulls partnered with Gensler Architects in Morristown, New Jersey, to design the new training facility, replacing the team’s former location in Hanover. The goal was to create a campus that could bring professional, academy, and youth programs together under one roof.
Unlike any other facility in the U.S., the campus also includes a youth soccer training academy, an on-site dormitory, and upgraded amenities to support recruiting, coaching, and referee clinics. The campus seamlessly transitions from indoor to outdoor spaces, providing athletes with a place to practice, play, rest, recover, and learn. To promote a culture of well-being, the facility offers communal dining rooms and nutrition programs that educate athletes about the benefits of healthy eating, according to Gensler’s website.
The complex features eight full-size outdoor soccer pitches with complementary training areas, including one turf field. LED light poles stand throughout the complex. The 85,000-square-foot, two-story main building will serve as offices, per a press statement. Additional buildings at the 80-acre property will house training facilities for Red Bull’s local professional and youth teams.
Of the eight fields, two are dedicated to the Red Bull first team, which plays in the MLS Next Pro league at Montclair State University, according to a press release. Two are dedicated to the second team. And four are set aside for the club’s Academy teams, under-10 through under-17.
MLS Facility Highlights
Professional MLS Team Training Facility. A specialized, state-of-the-art, and secure complex, the campus is designed for year-round, elite-level soccer training, recovery, and operations. MLS training facilities typically range from 15–90+ acres and include multiple grass and turf fields (some with heated surfaces), locker rooms, gyms, medical offices, and dining for the first team, academy, and reserve teams.
Performance and Technical Areas. Multiple, often heated or FIFA-approved grass and artificial, regulation-sized pitches for team training. Outdoor areas are equipped with advanced training technology, such as multi-angle camera tracking systems, to support analytics and player development.
Medical and Recovery Units. Advanced aquatic centers (jacuzzis), gyms, massage rooms, and medical treatment areas to ensure player fitness and rapid rehabilitation.
Player and Staff Amenities. Modern locker rooms, cafeterias serving nutritionist-approved meals, and team lounge areas.
Operational Spaces. Coaching offices, media rooms, and, in many cases, separate facilities for academy and youth development squads.
Club Infrastructure. The “inner sanctum” is where coaches and staff develop game plans and establish team culture.
Youth Training Camps
Technical Camps focus on improving a player’s individual ball mastery, mechanics, and functional skills, including dribbling, passing, receiving, and shooting. Designed for competitive, travel, and elite players, these camps serve players ages 4 to 16 and use high-intensity drills, small-sided games, and expert coaching to build technical proficiency, confidence, and tactical awareness. For more information and to register, click here.
- Camp Week 1: June 2–26
- Camp Week 2: July 6–10
- Camp Week 4: July 20–July 24
- Camp Week 4: Aug. 17–21
- Camp Week 5: Aug. 24–28
- Camp Week 6: Aug. 31–Sept. 4
RDS Technical Camps are 5-day soccer training programs for advanced competitive travel-level players ages 7 to 14. For more information and to register, click here.
- Camp Week 1: June 29–July 03
- Camp Week 2: July 13–17
- Camp Week 3: July 27–July 31
- Camp Week 4: Aug. 3–Aug. 7
- Camp Week 5: Aug. 10–Aug. 14
Red Bull NY Partnership With RWJBarnabas Health
RWJBarnabas Health is the naming rights partner of Red Bull New York’s new state-of-the-art training campus. This partnership designates RWJBarnabas Health as the Official Hometown Healthcare System and EMS Provider for Sports Illustrated Stadium, Red Bull New York, Red Bull New York II, Red Bulls Youth Programs, and Academy. Also, the official health and wellness provider of Red Bulls Youth Programs.
Gerardo Chiricolo, MD, will serve as Chief Medical Officer, working closely with the club’s training staff and athlete care team. There will be a comprehensive medical suite and an innovation lab, including physiotherapy spaces for preparation, rehabilitation, and recovery.
The partnership will include immersive patient experiences, highlighted by “Red Bull For A Day,” which celebrates a patient’s strength and bravery. “Red Bull For A Day” allows a patient to serve as an honorary player.
Additional partnership deliverables include the opportunity for local soccer clubs to participate in halftime mini-games at Sports Illustrated Stadium presented by RWJBarnabas Health and brand integration within the club’s digital content and throughout various community platforms.
An 80-acre state-of-the-art soccer training facility for the New York Red Bulls in Morris Township, NJ.
About The Red Bulls
The Yoovidhya family, headed by Chalerm Yoovidhya, owns the majority 51% stake in Red Bull GmbH, while the late Dietrich Mateschitz’s family (represented by his son Mark Mateschitz) holds the remaining 49%. The Thai Yoovidhya family acquired the controlling share through their company, TC Agro Trading Co, after co-founder Chaleo Yoovidhya’s passing, with Chalerm Yoovidhya inheriting a portion that solidified their majority.
