One of the distinguishing characteristics of MLS media coverage and fan chat is a recurring interest in match-day attendances. In some cases, that is celebration of sold-out stadia; often, it is lamentation of empty seats.
The New York Red Bulls get more than their share of the latter sort of scrutiny - and that’s fair enough: if empty-seats chat is your thing, have at it.
But Once A Metro is more interested in those who are at RBNY games than those who are not.
Photographer Matthew Stith was at the Red Bulls’ 2017 MLS home opener. And these shots from the match against Colorado Rapids focus on the fans who were in the stands for RBNY’s first home game of the new league campaign.
Also, it was cold; very, very cold.
Catch more of Matthew’s work on Instagram or his website (where you will find some great shots of RBNY’s MLS season-opener in Atanta).
The South Ward raises its scarves
Matthew Stith
Lined up in the cold
Matthew Stith
The South Ward raises its first tifo of 2017
Matthew Stith
The South Ward is ready for kick-off
Matthew Stith
Game on!
Matthew Stith
That home-opener feeling
Matthew Stith
Aaron Long (33) in his first game at Red Bull Arena as a starter for RBNY in MLS
Matthew Stith
One way to stay warm: stay active, get the flag out
Matthew Stith
Wrapped up and ready
Matthew Stith
GOOOOOAALLLLL!!!
Matthew Stith
Point of Information: clapping is a renewable heat source
Matthew Stith
Nice weather for Vikings
Matthew Stith
142: Luis Robles’ MLS record for consecutive regular-season appearances
Matthew Stith
TFW when you know your team is going to win
Matthew Stith
Banners out for MLS 2017
Matthew Stith
Brave decision, sir
Matthew Stith
Strength (and warmth) in numbers
Matthew Stith
Not a big crowd, but a happy one: RBNY beat Colorado Rapids, 1-0
Matthew Stith
It was a cold open for RBNY’s 2017 MLS home schedule
Matthew Stith
