This week's Major League Soccer round doesn't offer the most exciting matches. Most of the games are between a team that is sure to make the playoffs and another team that is sure to miss them. However, who knows what all can happen on any given day in football.
D.C. United are surprisingly in last place of the Eastern Conference table.
Columbus Crew forward Jairo Arrieta's two match suspension was upheld by Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber after an appeal, keeping the Costa Rica international out of the lineup for the Crew's match on Saturday against the New York Red Bulls.
Arrieta was suspended on May 17 for violent conduct, after an elbow to the head of Colorado Rapids defender Drew Moor during a match on May 11.
Red Bulls manager Mike Petke foreshadowed it last week on his weekly media teleconference, and the news was eventually released on late Wednesday night that midfielder Tim Cahill had been selected for Australia's upcoming World Cup qualifying matches.
For the club's trip to the States (and the announcement of NYC FC), 85 Man City-themed posters designed by Luke Barclay were just put up across Manhattan and Brooklyn. A few have already been found, but the real kicker in this is that tweeting posters that are found to @KICKTV is the ticket to two seats at Yankee Stadium for Man City-Chelsea this Saturday.
A month after being called out by master muppet Taylor Twellman on not being worth an MLS DP slot, Tim Cahill did it again and scored yet another game-winner for the Red Bulls in a 1-0 victory over the visiting LA Galaxy. Big time play from both Luis Robles and Jamison Olave kept the Red Bulls in this one and Cahill's 91st minute strike was enough to earn RBNY all three points.
The arrival of New York City FC will be beneficial to all, including the New York Red Bulls.
That was an underlying message from MLS commissioner Don Garber during a Tuesday conference call in which he discussed NYCFC joining the league as its 20th team in 2015.
WASHINGTON — As Chris Pontius wrapped up training at RFK Stadium on Tuesday, he got wind of the news that his D.C. United side will be gaining a new Eastern Conference rival come 2015.
Then he found out New York City FC will be owned by Manchester City and the New York Yankees.
It is that time again. Time to talk all things soccer in the latest SBI Live Q&A.
Today's major announcement of the 20th MLS team being New York City FC has sent major shockwaves through the American soccer community and is raising plenty of questions about how it will affect the league and current New York-area club the New York Red Bulls.
New York Red Bulls midfielder Tim Cahill (Image via NYRB official site)
Australian midfielder Tim Cahill leaped to the rescue for the New York Red Bulls yesterday afternoon after the side looked to be headed for a dire draw at home to the LA Galaxy. In second-half stoppage time, the man with the most headed goals in Premier League history rose to meet a Juninho free-kick and headed it back past a helpless Carlo Cudicini to secure a 1-0 victory for the hosts.
The New York Red Bulls defeated the Los Angeles Galaxy, 1-0, on Sunday afternoon at Red Bull Arena. Tim Cahill scored the game-winning goal in the 91st minute of the match, heading home a free kick from his midfield teammate Juninho.
Both teams had chances to score in the first half if not for some incredible defensive performances.
Two of the league's best face off on Sunday as the Los Angeles Galaxy visit the New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena.
In the only meeting between the two clubs, Landon Donovan and Robbie Keane look to build off their terrific performances last Wednesday in a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Union.
New York Red Bulls manager Mike Petke could have quite the selection issue on Sunday.
Dax McCarty is nearing his return from a right quadriceps injury suffered on April 20, but even without him in the lineup, the Red Bulls have continued unbeaten, winning three and drawing one.
For all the success Sporting Kansas City have had over the past two years, the Houston Dynamo have been the one riddle the club can't solve.
After being ousted come playoff time by Houston two seasons in a row, Kansas City will travel to BBVA Compass Stadium on Sunday and attempt to get a result against a Dynamo side that, in addition to riding a 36-game home unbeaten streak, just wrapped a 2-0 road trip.
Toronto FC continued to add players on Thursday, signing Israel international defender Tal Ben Haim on loan from Queens Park Rangers.
The Canadian club conceded in the final ten minutes again on Wednesday night in a 2-1 loss to San Jose, forcing Ryan Nelsen to demand some new faces in the team.
HARRISON, NJ Just days after the Major League Soccer salaries were released, Thierry Henry showed exactly why he is the highest paid player in the league.
Henry scored twice, the second goal coming off an audacious 88th minute bicycle kick, leading the New York Red Bulls to a 2-1 victory over the Montreal Impact on Wednesday night at Red Bull Arena.
HARRISON, N.J. Reflecting on the news that Sir Alex Ferguson has decided to retire from football management, Red Bulls forward Thierry Henry kept coming back to one word.
"Legend."
Speaking after his two-goal performance in the Red Bulls' 2-1 win vs.
The Major League Soccer Players Union released on Monday their first list of player and team salaries in 2013, and it's not a huge surprise who is at the top of the list.
Thierry Henry of the New York Red Bulls remains the top earner in the league, bringing in a total of $4.
Many wondered how New York Red Bulls goalkeeper Luis Robles would overcome his serious error seven days ago.
On Saturday afternoon, Robles answered those questions in a big way.
Robles made six saves including a penalty kick stop on Federico Higuain to lead the New York Red Bulls to a 1-0 victory over the Columbus Crew at Crew Stadium.
With most fan eyes focusing on the upcoming US Open Cup match between the Richmond Kickers and D.C. United, there are still some league games to go before we get to that titanic struggle. For the Kickers, that means welcoming the Harrisburg City Islanders, the USL Pro affiliate of the Philadelphia Union, to the friendly confines of City Stadium.
Thanks to a shocking upset tonight in Ocean City, the Philadelphia Union will play host to the nearby Ocean City Nor'easters in the 3rd round of the U.S. Open Cup May 28 at PPL Park.
The Ocean City Nor'easters upset the Pittsburgh Riverhounds 1-0 in a thrilling second round match to ensure advancement in the 100th U.
PSP analyzes Philadelphia Union's salary breakdown and identifies the steals (like Ray Gaddis, pictured), veteran bargains, surprises, and winner of the Juan Diego Gonzalez Award. Also, we take a look at several potential trade scenarios for Bakary Soumare.
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Exciting news for Red Bull fans this week: In order to alleviate the problems with the overcrowded stadium and exorbitant secondary ticket market prices, MLS announced the addition of a second New York team.
UPPER MONTCLAIR, N.J.- When the announcement of New York City FC as Major League Soccer's 20th expansion team hit, the official reaction from the New York Red Bulls was a tame one. A non-descript statement with a bland response from the team's front office gave little evidence of the budding rivalry MLS is hoping will form.
They are stuck in New Jersey with a new stadium, are struggling with attendance, and now have to deal with a new crosstown rival, New York City FC, firmly planted in New York City beginning play in 2015 with Flushing Meadows in Queens as the expected location for the new stadium.
New York Red Bulls head coach Mike Petke inherited a midfield rich in talent. Before he could even make a move to improve the roster, he already counted Designated Player Tim Cahill, 2012 hero Dax McCarty and veteran Brazilian playmaker Juninho as his immediate starters.
The distance between New York City and Manchester, United Kingdom is approximately 3,337 miles. For two members of the New York Red Bulls, the news of Sir Alex Ferguson stepping down as Manchester United boss and David Moyes replacing him hits just as close to home as if they were at the epicenter.
Thierry Henry is The King! He's a magician and the best player that our League has ever had (sorry Becks). What else can be said? His two goals were enough to win this game and the second of those two goals was certainly worth the price of an RBNY season ticket. The great Dan Dickinson has a fantastic match report, with the Good & the Bad and some great quotes from the players after the game.
Credit: USA Today Sports The Games I hope you're fired up for this week's MLS Weekly, because these guys were!
Columbus Crew 0-1 New York Red Bulls
The New York Red Bulls claimed top spot in the Eastern Conference with a narrow away victory over the Columbus Crew, thanks in large part to a standout performance from goalkeeper Luis Robles.
Foxboro. It's a place that can strike fear in the heart of any Red Bulls/Metrostars fan. And not just because it's in the god-forsaken middle of nowhere. No, it's more about the New York MLS soccer franchise's remarkable ability to throw points away on the fake turf of Gillette Stadium - a place where they have not won a game since (gasp) 2002!
For the second time in just under a year, Juan Agudelo is packing his bags and moving from one coast to another.
Agudelo has been traded from Chivas USA to the New England Revolution in exchange for allocation money. The deal was initially announced on Tuesday evening via a tweet from Agudelo's agent, Ron Waxman, but both clubs confirmed the deal shortly thereafter.
HARRISON, N.J. Dax McCarty is on the way back, but he is not there yet.
McCarty took part in the New York Red Bulls' training session on Tuesday morning inside of Red Bull Arena, serving as a two-way player in a possession-based drill.
The USWNT will play two home games in the Spring/Summer on the East Coast. Red Bull Arena and Gillette were announced as the venues. There was a some dispute about the selection of a turf venue for the matches, but for the first time in a while, Foxboro will play host a US International.
On to attendance, where the week started with a Wednesday night match featuring New England and Portland.
