Soccer Blogs Posts Tagged MLS- New York Red Bulls

MLS Hot Stove: Suggesting a blockbuster

2008-12-03T19:44:44+00:00

What is a Designated Player slot worth?

Two years ago, when the New York Red Bulls acquired Chivas USA's DP slot, it cost a former MLS MVP in Amado Guevara. Last year, when D.C. United acquired Colorado's DP slot, the cost was as former MVP (Christian Gomez) and a first-round pick.

Osorio discusses his future, wanting just one DP and the return of Rojas and Pietravallo

2008-12-02T18:10:19+00:00

Red Bulls head coach Juan Carlos Osorio spoke to the local Red Bulls media on Tuesday and removed any doubt about his intention to return in 2009. He also made some revealing comments about his plans for the 2009 Red Bulls.

I will post quotes shortly but for now, here were the main talking points from Osorio:

Osorio plans on returning in 2009.

Osorio: "I will be back next year"

2008-12-02T07:00:00+00:00

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Being the first coach to guide the New York Red Bulls to the MLS Cup final has brought plenty of attention to head coach Juan Carlos Osorio.

Petke coming back to New York

2008-11-26T21:35:38+00:00

FIRST ON SBI

Photo courtesy of Metrofanatic.com

Former MetroStars standout defender and fan favorite Mike Petke is coming back to New York some six years after leaving.

Petke coming back to New York

2008-11-26T21:35:38+00:00

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Former MetroStars standout defender and fan favorite Mike Petke is coming back to New York some six years after leaving.

Red Bulls list of exposed players missing three

2008-11-25T19:45:34+00:00

If you were wondering how it was that the New York Red Bulls protected 14 players ahead of Wednesday's MLS Expansion Draft, the simple answer is they didn't.

The lists released by Major League Soccer for the exposed players in the draft was missing three Red Bulls who were left unprotected.

Red Bulls list of exposed players missing three

2008-11-25T19:45:34+00:00

If you were wondering how it was that the New York Red Bulls protected 14 players ahead of Wednesday's MLS Expansion Draft, the simple answer is they didn't.

The lists released by Major League Soccer for the exposed players in the draft was missing three Red Bulls who were left unprotected.

A primer on MLS expansion draft strategy (why Pappa and Parke were left unprotected)

2008-11-25T14:59:31+00:00

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When the lists were released on Monday of players who would be made available in the expansion draft, two names that drew plenty of scrutiny from fans were those of Chicago midfielder Marco Pappa and New York Red Bulls defender Jeff Parke.

A primer on MLS expansion draft strategy (why Pappa and Parke were left exposed)

2008-11-25T14:59:31+00:00

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MLS Cup: Shaking the MLS grapevine

2008-11-24T16:39:28+00:00

Good morning folks. It is the day after the 2008 MLS Cup and, as always, the MLS Cup weekend provided a great environment for stories to emerge, rumors to surface and the future plans of MLS teams to take shape.

Here are some of the highlights of what I heard from Major League Soccer's movers and shakers during the past five days in Los Angeles:

Chad Marshall is looking like a good bet to move abroad.

MLS Cup: Shaking the MLS grapevine

2008-11-24T16:39:28+00:00

Here are some of the highlights of what I heard from Major League Soccer's movers and shakers during the past five days in Los Angeles:

Chad Marshall is looking like a good bet to move abroad.

MLS Cup: Post-Game thoughts

2008-11-24T06:55:12+00:00

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Good evening folks. It is the evening after the 2008 MLS Cup and while I will offer more analysis on Monday, I wanted to share some more thoughts on the match for the East Coast night owls and the West Coast members of the SBI Mafia.

Crew wins 2008 MLS Cup

2008-11-24T02:53:09+00:00

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After 13 years of waiting, Columbus Crew fans can finally celebrate an MLS Cup title.

The Crew capped a dream season with a solid championship performance, beating a game New York Red Bulls squad, 3-1, in the 2008 MLS Cup final.

MLS Cup: New York Red Bulls vs. Columbus Crew (Match day)

2008-11-23T17:17:58+00:00

After a dozen years of waiting, the long and difficult path to a championship match has finally found a destination for two of Major League Soccer's original teams. The New York Red Bulls and Columbus Crew will meet today in the 2008 MLS Cup Final (3:30pm, ABC/Telefutura), the first MLS Cup final for both teams.

Osorio enjoys note-worthy first season with Red Bulls

2008-11-23T08:28:37+00:00

Ever wonder what it is Juan Carlos Osorio is writing down in his small pad during games? You're not the only one.

"I think that's the million-dollar question the whole team is asking," Gordon Kljestan said. "I think we'll all pay a lot of money to see what is in there. But whatever it is, it works and got us where we are.

Clarifying Kandji's situation

2008-11-22T19:49:43+00:00

One of the stories lost in the midst of the New York Red Bulls improbable MLS Cup run is the circumstances surrounding Mac Kandji's future. As you learned earlier in the week, the Atlanta Silverbacks will not operate a team in 2009, a development that left Kandji's future up in the air since Atlanta still held Kandji's rights during his loan to the Red Bulls.

MLS Cup Notes

2008-11-21T22:16:08+00:00

Good afternoon folks. Apologies for the lack of posts but driving around LA to get to all the events doesn't always allow for the best flow of posting.

Let's get started with notes from today's training sessions:

Juan Pablo Angel sustained a left arm injury and rib injury in training after colliding with goalkeeper Danny Cepero.

Altidore discusses the Red Bulls and Villarreal

2008-11-21T04:09:53+00:00

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Call it coincidence, or true twist of fate, but it is at least pretty interesting that in the same week that the New York Red Bulls are heading to the West Coast to play in their first MLS Cup final, one of their former young stars was also be shining in the Western part of the United States.

You Write the Caption: Best of the Wolyniec/Thriller entries

2008-11-19T16:34:09+00:00

Just when you thought I forgot about the John Wolyniec edition of You Write the Caption, here it is.

With Wolyniec and the Red Bulls preparing to play in MLS Cup this weekend, what better time than to take a look at the very best caption submissions for the above photo, which caught Wolyniec celebrating his goal in the Red Bulls 3-0 playoff win against Houston.

Where will you be watching MLS Cup?

2008-11-18T20:38:38+00:00

Columbus Crew and New York Red Bulls fans will be experience something 13 years in the making this weekend when they finally see their respective teams square off in the 2008 MLS Cup final on Sunday.

While hundreds of lucky fans will make the pilgrimage to Home Depot Center to see their home teams in the final, there will be thousands more who can't make the trip and will be watching the event back home.

MLS Cup 2008: Red Bulls, Crew make opening remarks

2008-11-18T04:34:45+00:00

It isn't quite like Super Bowl hype, but the long week of MLS Cup talk started on Monday with a pair of media conference calls featuring the coaches and a select player from both the New York Red Bulls and Columbus Crew.

On the Red Bulls side was Juan Carlos Osorio and wunderkind Danny Cepero, while the Crew was represented by Sigi the Scarf and the ageless wonder, Frankie Hejduk.

Red Bulls 1, Real Salt Lake 0: A Look Back

2008-11-17T23:18:37+00:00

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Two days have passed, heart rates have returned to normal and all remaining remnants of smoke bombs and nerve-racking suspense have faded into the memory banks, and Saturday's Western Conference final victory by the Red Bulls over Real Salt Lake still brings a chill as you think about a game not many will forget.

Van den Bergh is Red Bulls Mr. Consistency

2008-11-17T17:51:45+00:00

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On the roller coaster that has been the New York Red Bulls most memorable season ever, there has been one constant Dave van den Bergh. The Dutch midfielder is second on the team with eight goals, including the game-winning strike in the 28th minute to lift the Red Bulls to a 1-0 win against Real Salt Lake in the Western Conference Final Saturday night.

Luck and its role in the Red Bulls dream run

2008-11-17T00:11:28+00:00

Here we stand, a day after one of the exciting, heart-stopping and unforgettable playoff games in MLS history and there are plenty of people, both Red Bulls fans and neutrals, who are still scratching their heads at the improbability of the Red Bulls earning a place in the MLS Cup final.

Alexi Lalas: Bad GM, worse prognosticator

2008-11-16T06:28:42+00:00

For the second straight playoff game, former Los Angeles Galaxy/San Jose/New York Red Bulls general manager Alexi Lalas went on ESPN and stated very confidently that the Red Bulls wouldn't have much of a chance and would lose in the MLS playoffs, first to Houston, and then to Real Salt Lake.

Red Bulls heading to MLS Cup

2008-11-16T06:01:58+00:00

After 13 mostly disappointing and sometimes painful years of existence, the New York Red Bulls, the club formerly known as the MetroStars, are headed to the MLS Cup final for the first time in club history.

As you might expect, getting there was as far from easy as you could get.

Dane Richards called up for Jamaica qualifier, Angel staying

2008-11-16T05:32:16+00:00

Dane Richards had a wide smile on his face as he celebrated Saturday night's Western Conference final victory over Real Salt Lake with his Red Bulls teammates. He will have to cut his celebration a bit short as he prepares to travel to Jamaica on Sunday for its upcoming World Cup qualifier against Canada in Kingston on Wednesday.

New York Red Bulls at Real Salt Lake: Match Night Commentary

2008-11-16T01:34:13+00:00

Good evening everybody. I'm coming to you from Rio Tinto Stadium, where the New York Red Bulls are facing Real Salt Lake in the Western Conference final.

It's a frigid night in Utah and I can't help but get a sense of deja vu as a bitter cold grips a New York playoff game. It was eight years ago when I sat in an icy Soldier Field for the last (and only other) conference final appearance by this club, known then MetroStars.

New York Red Bulls at Real Salt Lake: Match Preview

2008-11-15T23:39:22+00:00

Two teams, two painful pasts, one chance to wash them away with a trip to the MLS Cup final.

RSL and the Red Bulls meet tonight in the Western Conference final and one of them will have a chance to celebrate a victory their fans have suffered more than enough to experience.

For those looking for some pre-game reading material on the match, here are some suggestions:

Here is a Real Salt Lake preview and a nice piece on the connections between RSL and the Red Bulls from Michael C.

Friends on opposite sides

2008-11-14T17:23:57+00:00

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When you consider all the scenarios that had to fall into place in order for Real Salt Lake and the New York Red Bulls to meet in the Western Conference final this Saturday, you have to chalk it up to fate.