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Bayern Munich challenge Man City in New York by opening office

Bayern Munich are following Manchester City to New York.

The Daily Mail reports Bayern are setting up a US registered company.

FC Bayern Munich LLC recently opened an office in New York and on Wednesday announced a partnership with a leading youth soccer organisation.

Bayern has teamed up with Massachusetts-based Global Premier Soccer, which organises youth coaching and development programmes, and will provide assistance from coaches and technical staff from the Bundesliga club.

"This is the first of many initiatives we will be undertaking to foster a deeper connection with soccer fans in the United States," said managing director of Bayern's United States division Rudolf Vidal.

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