In both good and bad ways, although the bad was not so bad and might have been better than if it had not occurred, Long Island players played a pivotal role in the win for the Red Bulls. I just confused myself. First, the good which came last. The second assist to Tom Barlow, an early 2nd half sub was suppllied by a late first half sub due to injury to Ivan, replaced by Massapequa's Sean Nealis. This was for an already depleted defense, minus USL Defender of the Year, Aaron Long all game and TIm Parker for the last 59' of the game due to a red card.
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May 19, 2019
by Sean McCaffery
What was the story of the game, the 35' Red Card to Long Islander, Parker, the shutout streak by the visiting Atlanta United, NY seeking revenge of their season ending loss to the visitors, no I say. Their preserverence to stay strong all game not taking chances, keeping a stout defense even after Ivan left injured for yet another Long Islander, Sean Nealis. NY held the ball well throughout the 2nd half to kill time, laid back a bit but not too much, team defense swarming every time, waiting for that one chance to strike.
read May 19, 2019
by Sean McCaffery
Is it too early in the season yet to call a game a big game, if not then this one is. NY leads the short series 3-0-1 but that 1 is far more imprtant than were the 3 as it transpired in the 2018 Eastern Conference Final, the result of which will be felt this season, possibly many more into the future as the playoff system was then revamped. Follow the game on FS1, FOX Sports Go & NYRB Radio on TuneIn, yes it is nationally televised.
read May 19, 2019
by Sean McCaffery
The NY Cosmos bounced back in sparkling fashion, spanking the opposition 7-1. Though out of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup they are quite in the thick of things in the NPSL. Their 7 c' or rather g's finshed the Rough Diamonds in no time. The opening half closed with NY up 3-0, with a pair of goals from Charlie Ledula and a pk conversion by Junior Burgos. 4 more would be mined off the Diamonds in the second stanza, by Salvator Barone, Bledi Bardic and a brace(let) against the Diamonds by Aly Hassan.
read May 19, 2019
by Sean McCaffery
A "Big House" has been repurposed. After an over $5,000,000 yes that is the correct # of 0's investment with a group headed by Soccer Star Christian Fuchs, the facility is ready to open. The former correctional facility features indoor and outdoor fields, on June 1 it will feature many international soccer players, an auction to benefit Beautiful People, a youth tourney and oh so much more. The main event will be a chairy All-Star Game benefitting this group to help children with disabilities play adaptive sports.
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