Tomorrow the Premier League is back and I am getting used to more and more people coming up with the excuse that their team has the most injuries. Today I have been searching to find out who really has the most injuries? Is it Manchester United? Is it Arsenal? I can tell you that the club (right [... Click to continue reading...

Good Morning,

It is 8am New York time, and my flight is set for 11:30 a.m. today.

I will be in LA by 4:30 West Coast time.

Tickets? Glad you asked.

I will be running back and forth through two sections - 117, which is ESC country, and 131 row H which has an amazing view.

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November 23rd rocks.

The Red Bulls have made an inprobable run to this years championship, which culminates this Sunday out of Los Angeles.

And I will be there.

Awesome.

Icing on the cake? I will be covering the supporters summit, featuring a quick q and a with Don Garber amongst the leagues most rabid fans.

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There is alot of stuff going on this week, so lets get at it:

- There are now over 200 Red Bull supporters traveling out to Los Angeles, California to catch this historic game. ESC will be alive and kicking, along with Raging Bull Nation, and the rest of the RB supporters.

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Activity on the footyblog site has noticeably slowed down recently, so if you are interested in helping to run the blog or to write for us then please don't hesitate to contact us. Simply leave us a comment on this post or use the contact page (link is at the top of the site) and we [...] Click to continue reading...

13 years.

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Ownership changes.

Name Changes.

Cursed playoff history.

Stadium Issues.

Disrespect.

You name it, this franchise has gone through it.

And it took a goal post to change our fortunes. Four times.

For one magical night, the stench of disappointment was swept away by the sweet smell of victory.

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While most of Red Bull Nation is just starting to realize they aren't dreaming, the Red Bulls find themselves less than 48 hours away from the final judgment. It's sink or swim at Rio Tinto Stadium as the Bulls take on RSL in Utah for the Western Conference Championship.

This match will be unique in the sense that both teams symbolize a Cinderella story, much like Columbus in the *ahem* East.

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This one is for CUCS.

Enjoy.

(PS: Notice how the spanish announcers pronounce Wolys name perfectly - while every English speaking announcer outside of NY calls him WALL KNEE ACK)

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Ladies and gents,

Tune into Fox Football Fone-In tonight at 8pm. Our capitano supremo is gracing the studios to fill us in on the greatest upset of the playoffs this season.

FOX SOCCER CHANNEL
8PM
BE THERE.

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As the starting lineup for the first leg of this home and home series was announced, it seemed that the omissions were louder than the stadiums speakers. Juan Pietravallo, Gabriel Cichero and Jorge Rojas all rode the bench in a crucial playoff showdown. But put it into context; these are the show pieces of the Coaches midseason signings.

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Here is a video from ScaryIce - the top goals of the year from your New York Red Bulls.

Enjoy:

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Thanks to Rob P for the heads up . . .

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Hey everyone. Alot of things have been going on and I have fallen way behind. Forgive me.

Here are some highlights of the past week, and today.

- The Red Bulls have found themselves facing Houston in the first round. Yes, the Western Conference Houston Dynamo. How? For the uninformed, the final wild card spot, based on the entire leagues aggregate point standings (single table), found the Red Bulls barely squeeking in with the very last spot.

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An Open Letter From TORB to the Head Coach . . .

How many times have we heard the old saying "you never know when you will get a second chance." In the cruel history of the Metro Bulls, New York has consistently been dealt the dirty end of the poo poo stick. Where there was a chance, a Bulls fan could rest assured it wouldn't be in thei favor.

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Rock out like its 1987 folks! Do the Pee Wee! And thank DC UNITED! The Columbus Crew! Mr. Evans and his friend Hejduk! The Red Bulls are officially in the playoffs!

Ill give my thoughts on it all tommorrow. But for now . . . CELEBRATE FOLKS!

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Your destiny is in your hands.

Win and you're in.

We have heard all the cliches before. And it always seems to be so encouraging before you step into a game. "Win and you're in. . . ," yea right.

Juan Carlos Osorio had to travel to the city he shunned to breathe life into his new teams playoff hopes.

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One thing is for sure - when Juan Carlos Osorio set his sights on a tall centerback to man the Red Bulls defensive line, he wasn't kidding. I mean look at this picture - he sticks out like a mountain in a big blue shirt!

After the initial shock that came from being traded out of Toronto, Andrew Boyens has lived through an up, down and up again rollercoaster of a season.

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Brian Lewis at the NY Post Blog reports Jon Conway and Jeff Parke have both been suspended 10 games as per MLS Drug Policy. They ingested some over the counter drugs that contain both androstatriendione (ATD) and boldenone metabolites. I may not be a pharmacist, but anything that ends with an "o-n-e" should be a sign for any pro player to RUN.

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Before I put up the Andrew Boyens / Big Mac Kandji interviews, I would be remiss not to note the performance of our international players (and a former one as well):

DANE RICHARDS

Dane came in around the 75th minute earning his 4th cap in another Jamaican win, this time over Honduras 1-0.

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Amidst the hustle and bustle of the FIFA 09 release party, Matt Mbuta, the newly acquired right wing prospect for the Red Bulls, watched the gaming action on a huge 104 inch projection screen while sipping a glass of what seemed to be ginger ale. "I don't play video games.

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Welcome back to one of the few places on the net that regularly uses the words "Bull" and "Market" in the same sentence.

After a historic crash the past few weeks, seeing NYRB lose valuable points on the leaderboard, it is this traders humble opinion that this stock may be ready for a surge.

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The Red Bulls will be following Leonardo the Lion and the rest of RSL to Rio Tinto Stadium for the inauguration of the teams new home. It is this blogger's hope they don't go there bearing any gifts . . .

That means no own goals.

No more than 1 goal against.

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As work continues to get in the way of my blogging and online trading, I figured I'de combine both for a new feature on The Red Bulls Offside (TRBO on your stock tickers) simply entitled "Bull Market."

Much like our current financial crisis, the Red Bulls are falling down an endless pit of despair without a rope or cleaver to prevent the fall.

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Cristiano Ronaldo has done the unthinkable and has released a very saucy calendar, seemingly following suit from David Beckham's own recent calendar. Strangely, both calendars are released on exactly the same date - 30th October. Surely the latest United no.7 legend isn't going to complete head-on with David Beckham? Click to continue reading...

THE CURRENT STANDINGS:

x - Columbus - 53
x - Houston - 43
New England - 43
Chicago - 42
Chivas - 39
RSL - 35
NYRB - 35
Rapids - 34

KNOCKING ON THE DOOR

Everyone EXCEPT the Galaxy

Dallas is actually at 34, but the tie breaker belongs to Colorado.

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Hey everyone,

I will be at the game tonite, so don't expect my usual running commentary. But for those that would like to use this as the games forum, feel free to comment on the action.

While we wait for the game, here is some stuff to look out for tonight:

MATCH UPS TO WATCH:

Amado Guevara v.

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Hey everyone,

A few months ago, I highlighted my brand spankin new Black on white Red Bulls racing t-shirt, made by Puma.

Well, I went back to the same manufacturer for this gem! Its a red on black shirt, same design, just a much cooler look to it.

And before someone says anything, NO I did NOT purposefully take a strand of my slicked back hair to make a dumb Superman curl on my friggin forehead!

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Good evening. After taking the day off of work to snag some fish on my family boat, and capping the night off with some roller hockey, I am about ready to collapse. What kept me awake? The Emergency Broadcast System. That noise bugs me out to no end - so damn creepy.

So here I am, wide awake.

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The guy that puts together your favorite tailgate parties? The gal who puts together supporters group trips to enemy territory? The person who sneaks in the confetti? Or the one who composes all the new DC HATE chants? Hell, even your favorite friggin blogger ! The Red Bulls are asking you - "Who is the Red Bulls Fan Of The Year?

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CURRENT SITUATION

The Bulls find themselves six points behind Chicago, and two over DCU. In this pivotal playoff chase, the Bulls, on paper, have the safest challenge of the above teams this week, facing an underachieving and unstable Colorado side. United finds themselves on the road against a resurgent Dallas squad.

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Hey everyone. I am back.

There has been some construction in my office that forced me off the internet for nearly four days. I never knew technology could cause withdrawals . . . . but here I am, back to the old bloggeroo.

And here is some stuff I've missed (and maybe you have too) this week:

+ As some of you already know, Gabe Cichero and Jorge Rojas won't be there for the leagues induction of RSL's new soccer specific stadium.

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RED BULL ARENA BUILT BY MAKITA CONSTRUCTION UPDATE (#3)

HARRISON, NJ (September 16, 2008) - Red Bull New York has updated the progress of Red Bull Arena, Red Bull New York's state-of-the-art, soccer-specific stadium being constructed in Harrison, New Jersey.

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Join me here, tonight at 7pm, as I have a couple of Bud Lights (Im on a diet), devour some sushi and take in the fixture that Juan Carlos Osorio calls "The most important game of the season."

Will Kandji take the pitch?

Will Schelotto actually play?

Will the Bulls at least emerge with a point?

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With the absolutely humiliating display of football Colombia has been exhibiting lately, it was a foregone conclusion that technical director Jose Luis Pinto would have to walk the plank. Well, it happened. And in his place, interim coach Eduardo Lara, is looking to mend fences with those shunned by Pinto.

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You know what happens when you take two days out of your work week to take a small vacation? You get two times the work on your desk to hammer out when you get back. Thats what.

Here is whats happening in the world of the Bulls:

+ Details have emerged on the nature of the Macoumba Kandji transfer package.

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