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By DAVE MARTINEZ
There will be no hero's send-off for Thierry Henry.
After Henry scored the final goal in a 7-1 Arsenal victory over Blackburn last weekend, Arsenal
manager Arsene Wenger eluded to the possibility of extending Henry's loan up to the London derby
against Tottenham on Feb.
By DAVE MARTINEZ
As the New York Red Bulls opened their preseason camp two weeks ago, coach Hans Backe surveyed
the landscape of his young goalkeeping ranks and assessed the need for an established veteran to
take a leadership role.
Despite being heavily rumored to be grasping that role, Venezuelan netminder Renny Vega will not
be the one manning the posts at Red Bull Arena this season.
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By DAVE MARTINEZ
New York Red Bulls manager Hans Backe will be able to count on Luke Rodgers after all.
After suffering a lapse in his U.S. visa status that left his future with the Red Bulls up in
the air, the English striker is no longer a question mark entering the 2012 MLS season after having
his visa approved and renewed.
By DAVE MARTINEZ
Though the New York Red Bulls were once considered clear-cut favorites to win the 2011 MLS
Eastern Conference crown, the team imploded with a host of problems on the field, and in the locker
room.
The defense became a porous mess that forced head coach Hans Backe to retool tactically in the
final quarter of the season with a crude system he dubbed "cynical soccer" in order to stay
competitive.
The Hard Work Starts NowThe Red Bulls preseason got underway in earnest today at Montclair
State University, as an expanded group of players reported to camp, including a massive 12-13
trialists. The size of the group is hardly surprising, considering the number of reserve and fringe
players the club has shed since November.
STARTERSAfrican Cup of Nations kicks off on Saturday. Who is going to meet me at Marina's in Northeast
Minneapolis to watch:
Senegal v Zambia at 3:00pm CT on Saturday - and - Cote d'Ivoire v Sudan at 10:00am CT on
Sunday.
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If the LA Galaxy is seriously pursuing Chelsea's Frank Lampard, as they say they are, then which of
their other 3 Designated Players is out the door?
2014 World Cup Qualifying Group Draw Review Show
Tuesday, August 2nd 8PM EDT - 5PM PDT
Discussing all six Confederations and those who know them from top to Botton
CONCACAF: Michael Lewis of Big Apple Soccer & Tropigol.
CSRN (Champions Soccer Radio Network) is partnering with two independent Major
League Soccer club specific shows, Seeing Red: New York and Nos Audietis starting the week of June
6th, 2011. Both shows will be released weekly.
Now in its second season, Seeing Red! The New York Soccer Roundup is an
independent weekly audio show focused on the NY Red Bulls of Major League Soccer.
