NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, CFL stats



New York Red Bulls

New York Battles D.C. United Saturday at Red Bull Arena

August 27, 2013 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
New York Red Bulls News Release


The Red Bulls will look to go unbeaten against D.C. in a season for only the second time in club history when they host United Saturday at Red Bull Arena with the Atlantic Cup on the line.

The Red Bulls enter the weekend in a tie for second place in the Eastern Conference with Sporting Kansas City with 39 points off an 11-9-6 record, just two points shy of the first place Montreal Impact. Despite goals from Tim Cahill and Dax McCarty, a two-assist performance from Thierry Henry and a late rally, New York dropped a 3-2 decision to CD Chivas USA on August 25 at the StubHub Center in Carson, CA. Cahill had an on target chance in second half stoppage time cleared off the line by Chivas USA defender Bobby Burling to preserve the three points for the hosts.

Led by head coach Ben Olsen, D.C. United is 10th in the Eastern Conference and is coming off a 1-1 tie at home against Toronto FC at RFK Stadium last Saturday. United's Dwayne De Rosario scored a spectacular long-range goal to put the hosts ahead in the 10th minute, but Bobby Convey's strike 15 minutes into the second half helped give Toronto FC a point. United is 3-17-5 this season with 14 points and has won once in its last nine games.

The Red Bulls host D.C. in the third and final matchup between the two clubs this season. On March 16, New York hosted D.C. United in its home opener at Red Bull Arena and the sides played to a scoreless draw, despite the Red Bulls out-shooting D.C., 24-4. Fabian Espindola hit the crossbar twice and Henry and Cahill also forced D.C. goalkeeper Bill Hamid to make several big saves. On April 13, New York travelled to RFK Stadium and goals from Jamison Olave and Henry helped the Red Bulls secure the 2-0 victory and their first road win of the season. In the 29th minute, Dax McCarty sent the ball into D.C.'s defensive third to Henry. Henry's shot from 25-yards out bounced past Bill Hamid and gave the visitors the 1-0 advantage. Olave added a goal in the 36th minute when Brandon Barklage flicked a corner kick towards goal and the Colombian redirected it in with his thigh.

With the Red Bulls going 1-0-1 in 2013 versus D.C., New York has a chance to take home the Atlantic Cup "" the victor of the season series between the sides "" after United won it back last year. Based on the competition's rules, the Red Bulls will earn the cup with a win or a tie. United would retain the cup if it wins by two goals or more on Saturday.

Check out the New York Red Bulls Statistics

• Discuss this story on the Major League Soccer message board...

Major League Soccer Stories from August 27, 2013


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central