The new look New York Red Bulls, sans BWP & Robles had the twice injured Florian Valot and new GK David Jensen provide what they needed, for Jensen, the extra time had him put in some extra work with a pair of very late, points preserving saves. It was quite a while they held that one goal lead as Flo Valo hit at 4' off a long assist from Kaku. It would have been a long time to do so but kudos to coach Armas in not parking the bus and keep getting at it on the offensive end. The frentic pace at the start of the game had Atlanta struggling for answers for the first 15 minutes or so.
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July 11, 2020
by Sean McCaffery
Who knew the inner machinations going on with SKC as we had a video call with Peter Vermes just yesterday, one player positive for Covid-19, another returning to the only other pro team he has known, Honved. The club made it know today that they had agreed to the transfer, as usual no terms were revealed.
The 28 year old defender had joined Sporting KC last year. getting 2 dozen games, including a trio in Concacaf play.
read July 10, 2020
by Sean McCaffery
From the Academy ranks at NYCFC to the Belgian First Division B, their 2nd for Liam Manning. The Academy Dir. remains within CIty Football, he joined NYCFC in April of 2019 as DIr. of Coaching, then in late 2019 promoted to Academy Director. In both positions he lorded over the group that would take 2 U-19 titles in a row in the USSDA and had some of his staff brought up to the first team.
read July 10, 2020
by Sean McCaffery
GE Appliances Canada & Canadian Tire will be on the jerseys just for these games, a first for the team, ever. GE has the left with the TIres will be featured on the right arms, this is for both shirts to be utilized during these games.
Axel Schuster CEO & Sporting Dir. informed " GE Appliances Canada and Canadian TIre have been tremendous partners and supporters of the club. We look forward to extending our relationships with this first of its kind initative for our club."
Five months ago, GE came on as their official home appliance partner.
read July 10, 2020
by Sean McCaffery
Group E starts up with a keynote matchup of the MIB, Atlanta United and New York Red Bulls, although NY has the upper hand thus far at 5-1-2, when it counted they did not deliver, losing in the playoffs to the team that went to take the MLS crown. Such a game, like the past 6 meetings must be before a national audience at 8 p.m. ET Sat. eve on FOX, following in their group at 10:30 on FS1 are Columbus & Cincinnati, all from the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. These 2 Eastern Conference powerhouses have not met in just over year, a 3-3 tie in the ATL July 7, 2019.
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