Mike Petke, seen here after winning the 2004 MLS Cup, has signed a deal with the New York Red Bulls.
Mike Petke Inks Deal With New York Red Bulls
12/3/2008 12:00:39 AM
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Former Southern Connecticut State University men’s soccer All-American Mike Petke has signed a contract with the New York Red Bulls. Petke spent last season with the Colorado Rapids and rejoins the organization after stops with D.C. United and Colorado. A starter on the 2004 MLS Championship squad for D.C. United, Petke joins fellow SCSU alum Juan Carlos Osorio, the Red Bulls head coach, in New York.
Petke played in 143 games for the MetroStars from 1998-2002, earning MLS All-Star honors in 2000 and 2002.
The Bohemia, N.Y. native, who was originally picked eighth overall by New York in the 1998 College Draft, was dealt to D.C. United in a blockbuster deal that brought U.S. international Eddie Pope, Jaime Moreno and Richie Williams to New York.
Petke spent three seasons with D.C. United, but moved to Colorado midway through the 2005 season and spent parts of four seasons there.
Petke started 10 of 11 games this year after early-season foot surgery, scoring two goals, including one against the Red Bulls in a 5-4 Rapids win on Sept. 27 at Giants Stadium.
Petke was a two-time All-American at SCSU in 1996 and 1997 before moving on to the professional ranks.