MLS New York Red Bulls

Red Bulls Second-Half Comeback Comes up Short

Published on July 28, 2018 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
New York Red Bulls News Release


The New York Red Bulls (13-5-2, 41 pts) second-half comeback fell short as they lost to Columbus Crew SC (10-7-6, 36 pts), 3-2, on Saturday night at Red Bull Arena. The Red Bulls dropped three points at RBA for just the second time in 11 matches this season.

Columbus struck quickly, rattling off three goals in the first 31 minutes of the match to build a three-goal lead in the first half.

New York responded minutes into the second half as Daniel Royer sent a cross into the box, forcing Columbus' Jonathan Mensah to redirect into his own net.

MLS' assist leader Kaku generated New York's second goal as he swung his pass to the far post for Royer, who headed in his sixth of the season to cut the deficit to one, 3-2.

Royer tallied his sixth goal of the season and has tallied a goal in two of the last three matches.

Kaku remained atop the league in assists as he raised his season total to 14. New York's No. 10 has recorded at least one assist in four-straight matches and five of the last seven games.

For the second time in 2018, Kaku has tallied an assist in four consecutive matches, which is tied for the best streak this season and longest active streak.

The Red Bulls are now 49-40-22 all-time in the month of July. New York has scored 182 goals while allowing 166 during the seventh month of the year.

New York remains at Red Bull Arena for a primetime nationally-televised match against LAFC on Sunday, August 5. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. with coverage on FS1, FOX Sports GO and New York Red Bulls Radio in English and Spanish on TuneIn.

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