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The Resume

    (1996- )
    Based in East Rutherford, New Jersey
    Sold and renamed New York Red Bulls (March 2006)
    Formally known as New York/New Jersey MetroStars (1996-2004)
    Played their home games at Giants Stadium (1996-2006)
    Reached US Open Cup Final (2003)
    Team Colors: Red and Black
    Notable Players included Tab Ramos, Giovanni Savarese, Eddie Pope, Lothar Matthäus, Tony Meola, Roberto Donadoni, Tim Howard and Amado Guevara

Why they might be annoying:

    They did not reached the MLS Cup Championship Final in their first ten years.
    Their mascot, Metro, was a cross between a panda and a dog.
    The team has had 9 coaches in their 10 year history.
    They had many high profile superstar players and coaches from around the world, but none helped the team succeed.

Why they might not be annoying:

    Despite having a poor season in 2004, a player on the team was named the league’s most valuable player (Amado Guevara).
    They had three officially recognized fan clubs: Empire Supporters Club, MetroNation and First Row Idiots (A member of Team Annoy is a founding member)!
    ManU Goalie Tim Howard got his start with the team.
    US Soccer Star Alexi Lalas was their General Manager for 10 months.
    They were one of the few teams in the MLS with cheerleaders.
    They were sold for $100 million (March 2006)

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 36 Votes: 22.22% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 18 Votes: 22.22% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 9 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 25 Votes: 56.00% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 9 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 12 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 7 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 30 Votes: 70.0% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 16 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 46 Votes: 71.74% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 102 Votes: 72.55% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 97 Votes: 73.20% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 41 Votes: 56.10% Annoying