MLS preseason play opened on Friday at the Desert Friendlies in Tucson, Arizona, where the New York Red Bulls beat the Portland Timbers, 2-0. The goals were an own goal and penalty kick by FrenchmanVincent Bezecourt, who played last season for the USL champion Red Bulls II.

Week 1, Results:
FRIDAY, JANUARY 27
Desert Friendlies:
NY Red Bulls 2 Portland Timbers 0.
NY: own goal 4
NY: Vincent Bezecourt pen. 55

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