Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images Florian Valot plays election pundit, Rafa Marquez makes his coaching debut, and Thierry Henry’s Emirates Cup kit goes on sale in this week’s links Welcome to the Red Bulls Round-Up presented by Once a Metro. What is the thing that scares you the most? For me, it is the certainty that one day I will pass on from this life, having … [Read more...] about Red Bulls Round-Up: November 23, 2020
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Ex-NYCFC intern details alleged harassment by David Villa, training staff
Following the completion of an internal investigation that corroborated an ex-NYCFC employee’s sexual harassment allegations against former star player David Villa, Skyler Badillo detailed her disturbing experience as an intern for the soccer club and how her bosses fostered it. In an interview with The Athletic, Badillo explained her position with NYCFC was for the... … [Read more...] about Ex-NYCFC intern details alleged harassment by David Villa, training staff
Crew 3-2 Red Bulls: Etienne helps send former club home for the year
Photo by Jason Mowry/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Red Bulls eliminated by Columbus on Struber’s debut After a quietly successful end to an unusual season by just about every context, the New York Red Bulls saw their 2020 season come to an end Saturday afternoon in Columbus. Things looked bright early but after an early goal they ended up trounced by the Columbus … [Read more...] about Crew 3-2 Red Bulls: Etienne helps send former club home for the year
New York City FC falls in heartbreaking loss to Orlando
New York City FC, once again, lost in their opening round of the playoffs On Saturday, New York City FC faced Orlando City SC in their first game of the 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs. The Pigeons went into the game in top form and on a scoring momentum. To move into the next round, they […] New York City FC falls in heartbreaking loss to Orlando - MLS Multiplex - MLS Multiplex - … [Read more...] about New York City FC falls in heartbreaking loss to Orlando
Lucas Zelarayán Kickstarts Columbus Crew Attack in Playoff win Over RBNY
COLUMBUS, OHIO – Lucas Zelarayán and Columbus Crew SC hosted Gerhard Struber and the New York Red Bulls on Saturday afternoon in the opening round of the 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs. RBNY manager Gerhard Struber was managing his first game on the sidelines for the club. Lucas Zelarayán Kickstarts Columbus Crew Attack in Playoff win Over RBNY Columbus had more of the chances in the … [Read more...] about Lucas Zelarayán Kickstarts Columbus Crew Attack in Playoff win Over RBNY
Red Bulls ready for yet another playoff encounter with Columbus
Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images The New York Red Bulls are getting ready for the playoffs and the Columbus Crew with Gerhard Struber finally in place After a messy 2020 season, the New York Red Bulls qualified for the playoffs for the 11th straight season, leading them to a difficult opponent in the Columbus Crew that has vexed them in the past. The last time these … [Read more...] about Red Bulls ready for yet another playoff encounter with Columbus
The Other Guys, playoff edition: Columbus Crew
Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images Getting the insider scoop on today’s playoff opponents from the folks at Massive Report Ahead of tonight’s MLS Cup playoff matchup with Columbus, we spoke to Patrick Murphy (@_pat_murphy) of SB’s Crew site Massive Report to let Red Bulls fans know what to expect from the Ohio side tonight. What has been behind the Crew’s turnaround … [Read more...] about The Other Guys, playoff edition: Columbus Crew
NYCFC knocked out of playoffs in wild shootout loss to Orlando City
ORLANDO, Fla. — Benji Michel’s goal in a second penalty shootout and a late save by a reserve defender summoned to play goalie helped send Orlando City into the MLS Eastern Conference semifinals with a wild 1-1 (6-5) victory over NYCFC on Saturday. No. 4 seed Orlando next plays Nov. 29 against top-seeded Philadelphia or... … [Read more...] about NYCFC knocked out of playoffs in wild shootout loss to Orlando City
Red Bulls blow lead, fall to Columbus in early playoff ouster
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The New York Red Bulls time in the MLS playoffs didn’t last long. Pedros Santos, Darlington Nagbe and Gyasi Zardes scored and the Columbus Crew beat the Red Bulls 3-2 on Saturday to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals. Third-seeded Columbus will play Nov. 29 against the winner of the Tuesday night... … [Read more...] about Red Bulls blow lead, fall to Columbus in early playoff ouster