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Kaku's Two-Assist Night Leads New York over D.C, 2-0

September 12, 2020 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
New York Red Bulls News Release


The New York Red Bulls (4-5-2, 14 pts) even the 2020 Atlantic Cup series with a 2-0 win over D.C. United (2-4-4, 10 pts) on Saturday night at Audi Field.

New York snapped its two-match losing streak and move into a tie with New England for sixth in the Eastern Conference standings.

The Red Bulls improved to 3-0-1 at Audi Field and are 6-1-5 against D.C. United in the last 12 MLS regular-season matches.

New York grabbed the game's first goal on their first set-piece goal of 2020 in the 29th minute. Kaku, from about 35 yards out, lofted his pass over the D.C. defense to the near post for Aaron Long to head in his first goal of the season.

The Red Bulls doubled their lead in the 60th minute as Jason Pendant swung in a well-placed ball into the box for Daniel Royer to volley in for his second of the season.

Long recorded his first goal of 2020 and tied Steve Jolley for the franchise lead for most goals by a defender with seven.

Royer tallied his second goal of 2020 and 37th career MLS regular-season goal. The Austrian winger is just two goals shy of 50 goals across all competitions for the Red Bulls.

Kaku was credited with assists on both of New York's goals to earn his first multi-assist match since May 20, 2018 at Atlanta United.

Kaku moved into New York's Top-10 all-time assists list, tying Clint Mathis with 23 career MLS regular-season helpers.

The Red Bulls tallied their first road shutout since September 18, 2019 at Portland. Ryan Meara, who came off due to injury, and David Jensen combined for five saves in the clean sheet.

Newly acquired Young Designated Player Dru Yearwood earned his first MLS start, recording 53 minutes played.

Interim Head Coach Bradley Carnell earned his first career win as a manager.

New York is 44-47-20 all-time in the month of September. New York has scored 163 goals in the ninth month of the year and allowed 177.

New York returns to Red Bull Arena next Saturday to host FC Cincinnati. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. with coverage on MSG, MSG Go and New York Red Bulls Radio.

New York Red Bulls 2, D.C. United 0

2020 MLS Regular-Season Match 11

Saturday - 7 p.m. ET

Audi Field | Washington, D.C.

Box Score

Scoring Summary:

NY - Aaron Long 1 (Kaku) 29' - WATCH

NY - Daniel Royer 2 (Pendant, Kaku) 60' - WATCH

Misconduct Summary:

NY - Aaron Long (yellow, unsporting behavior) 42'

NY - Cristian Casseres Jr. (yellow, unsporting behavior) 65'

New York Red Bulls: Ryan Meara © (David Jensen, 62'); Kyle Duncan, Aaron Long, Tim Parker, Sean Nealis, Jason Pendant, Cristian Casseres Jr., Kaku (Jared Stroud, 78'), Daniel Royer (Ben Mines, 77'), Dru Yearwood (Florian Valot, 53'), Mathias Jorgensen (Brian White, 62')

Unused Subs: Amro Tarek, Samuel Tetteh, Omir Fernandez, Mandela Egbo

TOTAL SHOTS: 10; SHOTS ON GOAL: 6; FOULS: 11; OFFSIDE: 1; CORNER KICKS: 4; SAVES: 5

D.C. United: Chris Seitz; Chris Odoi-Atsem (Oniel Fisher, 61'), Frederic Brillant ©, Donovan Pines, Joseph Mora (Federico Higuain, 67'), Junior Moreno, Mohammed Abu, Kevin Paredes, Julian Gressel (Ulises Segura, 75'), Ola Kamara (Yamil Asad,75'), Gelmin Rivas (Erik Sorga, 61')

Unused Subs: Griffin Yow, Bill Hamid, Moses Nyeman, Axel Sjoberg

TOTAL SHOTS: 8; SHOTS ON GOAL: 5; FOULS: 6; OFFSIDE: 0; CORNER KICKS: 6; SAVES: 4

Referee: Marcos de Oliveira

Assistant Referees: Corey Parker, Brian Dunn

4th Official: Luis Arroyo

VAR: Hilario Grajeda

Attendance: Closed-door match

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