[MLS SPOTLIGHT] They did it with an own goal, but the Red Bulls deserved the win that nailed down a playoff spot. A Dane Richards header rebounded off the goalpost and into the net off Union keeper Faryd Mondragon in the seventh minute, and the Red Bulls rodethat early momentum to override the absence of […]
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MLS this weekend …
[SCOREBOARD] Matt Besler’s goal gave Sporting Kansas City a 1-0 win at D.C. United that clinched the EasternConference title. The Houston Dynamo leapfrogged the Philadelphia Union and Columbus Crew and took second place when it beat the Los Angeles Galaxy, 3-1, on Sunday. Real Salt Lake’s 1-1 tie with thePortland Timbers was enough to clinch […]
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First stop for Cabrera's boys: Spain
[U.S. UNDER-17 MEN] Five players from the New York Red Bulls’ academy program — Steven Echevarria, Christopher Lema, Evan Louro, Kevin Politz and WesleyWade — head the U.S. under-17 national team that is in L’Aflas Del Pi, Spain, for four games at the 2011 Albir Garden Sports Cup.
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Red Bull Revival? Not just yet
Sorry, I’m not yet convinced this Rise of the Red Bulls is the Real Thing. A 2-0 victory over a depleted, exhausted Galaxy squad Tuesday at Red Bull Arena – which was full andpassionate, unlike most recent performances by the team – certainly did move NYRB to within two points of the Eastern Conference lead, […]
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Rosales rates narrow edge as top Newcomer
[MLS AWARDS FINAL FIVE] MLS did itself a great service by adding the Newcomer of the Year Award in 2007. It properly showcases the best moves made by teamsadding experienced players from sources as diverse as foreign leagues and the lower echelons of the domestic game. Some big-name Americans came to MLS in 2011, most […]
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No Rafa, no problema
[MLS WEEK 28: What we learned … ] Vital wins by Eastern teams marked the 28th week of MLS play, with Houston taking over the conference lead, New York winningwithout suspended Rafael Marquez and a spectacular game by Dwayne De Rosario pushing D.C. United up the wild-card race.In the West, Seattle and RSL remained on […]
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Red Bulls suspend Marquez for Portland game
[MLS] The New York Red Bulls suspended Mexican star Rafa Marquez for Saturday night’s key matchagainst for remarks critical of teammates after Wednesday’s 3-1 loss to Real Salt Lake at home. Marquez said most of his teammates were not at his level and called mistakes byAmerican defender Tim Ream “infantile.”
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Change needed at MLS's joke team
Veteran New York soccer writer Michael Lewis examines the state of affairs at the New York Red Bulls and calls the MLS club an “underachieving joke of a team,”saying they need to clean house, beginning at the top with sporting director and general manager Erik Soler and coach HansBacke. Heading into Saturday’s crucial game against […]
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Eastern battle, Texas showdown highlight crunch weekend
A weekend of important MLS matches is highlighted by Portland’s visit to Red Bull Arena, with the Timbers holding a one-point lead in the race for the finalplayoff spot, an Eastern Conference cage match between Sporting Kansas City and Philadelphia, and an in-state showdown between FC Dallas and Houston. It can be said that there […]
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MLS academy products dominate new class
[U.S. UNDER-17 MEN] Half the new residents at the U.S. under-17 national team program in Bradenton, Fla., are products of MLS academy teams, including sevenfrom the New York Red Bulls. Only 32 players are in residency, down from the usual 40. For the complete roster … There are also two each from MLS clubs Chivas […]