They got by with a little help from their opponents, as the Dynamo and LA Galaxy tied, they got in on the strength of their trio of points and -2 goal differential.
First round of this sudden death playoff is the same as last years, TFC, here's hoping the defenders only head the ball to the outside, they also faced each other in 2016. Do not miss it Sun. eve 8:30 p.n. ET on FS1 & NYCFC.com/Radio.
Be sure to join the fun Sun. 8 p.m. PT locally on TSN & TSN Radio 1040, nationally on FS1 & TUDN.
They need to win by two, it seemed to be at risk as CJ Capong put one in very late, but it was off his arm yesterday morning. This allowed them to come in 4th out of all the 3rd place teams, getting a Wild Card position in the knockout rounds with their 1-2-0 record.
SKC won Group D and were advanced by their 2-1-0 record as ex-NYCFC player Khiry Shelton had a number of goals.
Sporting KC bested the 'Caps on opening day way back on Feb. 29, 3-1 in BC Place.
It is a big rival game and Sporting KC came out on top, 7 yellow cards were issued, tied in fouls as the victors had twice the shots and four times as many on goal.
The first tally by Johnny Russell a scant :49 in was followed by an equally late 86' goal buy sub Fernendes to send KC to the top of the MLS Western Conference standings and to at worst the #2 spot in Goup D at MIB. Pulido had both assists and is now the only one with a trio of goals and assists.
Right down to the end, needing to win by a pair, it was still not certain as CJ Sapong did put one in, off his arm. The good thing about the weather delay was it allowed me to catch the rebroadcast of the NWSL game pitting the Red Stars v Sky Blue, the bad thing was they were scheduled to begin an hour apart, lets fracture the smaller audiance for the men and women's game by doing so?
In light of the continuing Coronavirus crisis, the Governor of the Garden State a co-tenant at RBA with his Sky Blue FC, has assured Executive Order which does not allow for more than 500 to gather for outdoor events, also applies at Red Bull Arena. They comprehend and are behind said decision, arrived at following cautions thought, focused on health and safety guidelines for their followers, athletes & staff.
They meet up Wed. eve to see which may go on, NY has a lead by goal differential, -1 v -3.
Group E closes out for the boys in Red, so long as they do not lose, they are through to the knockout stages of the MIB tourney. First kick is set for 8 p.m. ET on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, TSN & New York Red Bulls Radio. NY leads this young series 3-0. These sides are deadlocked for 2nd in their group, but the Red Bulls goal differential sets them apart, -1 to -3. NY holds a 6-2 goal advantage over the Ohio team and a quartet of players have a pair of assists over this trio of games.
A severe hit was taken on the future of the Whitcaps in the MIB games with this loss. Vancouver will wind up their Group B games Thurs. 9 a.m. ET with the Fire, locally to their city on TSN & TSN Radio 1040. To stay in the tourney they need a win and need help from other teams, also in the balance with this game are 3 points in the MLS standings.
To mis quote a good book, he who is first shall be third. They ran away last season with the East Conference title and MLS lead in points, only to crash out of the playoffs at CitiField facing Toronto, now they may have played their last game in the MIB despite winning. They are now dependant on others as they did not control their own destiny going into this most recent game with the first year team. Their 2nd half was far better and even better still after the water break. The addition of Parks was an injection of energy.
One factoid I pulled out of this is that once your team is out of the BIM tourney, your staff, even one to scout may not remain and catch the games live, but the USMNT HC & father of a Crew player is able to look on? Yes his presence will in theory benefit the league as he evaluates players for his team but if I have upwards of 40 people, get eliminated today, I may not leave 1 behind.
