Red Bulls Wallop Atlanta in 2015 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Debut

June 16, 2015 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
New York Red Bulls News Release

The New York Red Bulls won their first game of the 2015 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup with a 3-0 victory over the Atlanta Silverbacks in the fourth round on Tuesday evening at Red Bull Arena.

It was the first meeting between New York and Atlanta in U.S. Open Cup play.

New York is 21-18 all-time in U.S. Open Cup play and 8-4 in home matches.

Tuesday's victory is the first in U.S. Open Cup play for the Red Bulls since a 2-0 victory over Reading United (PDL) on May 29, 2013. Lloyd Sam had one of the two Red Bulls' goals in the shutout.

New York is a perfect 5-0 all-time at Red Bull Arena in the U.S. Open Cup.

Lloyd Sam scored his second career goal in U.S. Open Cup play with his goal in the seventh minute to open the scoring. Bradley Wright-Phillips assisted on the Sam goal.

Ronald Zubar scored his first goal with the Red Bulls in the 15th minute. It was the first goal for Zubar since scoring for Ajaccio on Sept. 29, 2013. It was the second appearance of the season for Zubar since making the start in the MLS opener at Sporting Kansas City on March 8. Zubar missed the previous 12 MLS games with injuries to his hamstring and quad.

Sean Davis scored his first professional goal in the 70th minute to extend the lead to 3-0. Wright-Phillips and Mike Grella assisted on the goal.

The Red Bulls outshot Atlanta 17-7, and 8-1 in shots on goal.

New York returns to action Saturday, June 20 vs. Vancouver in MLS regular season action. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Red Bull Arena with live television coverage on MSG.

Major League Soccer Stories from June 16, 2015

• Match Recap: New York Red Bulls Down Atlanta, 3-0, in U.S. Open Cup - New York Red Bulls
• Red Bulls Wallop Atlanta in 2015 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Debut - New York Red Bulls
• LA Galaxy Not Underestimating U.S. Open Cup Opponents PSA Elite - LA Galaxy
• 13 Academy Players Announce Intentions to Play Collegiate Soccer - Colorado Rapids
• Individual Tickets for All Remaining Houston Dynamo Home Games on Sale Tomorrow - Houston Dynamo FC
• Preview: Revs Head Back to Boston to Kick off Open Cup Campaign on Wednesday - New England Revolution
• Revolution Part Ways with Forward Jerry Bengtson - New England Revolution
• Game Notes: Sounders FC vs. Portland Timbers - Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup - Seattle Sounders FC
• Philadelphia Union to Offer Free Live Stream of U.S Open Cup Game - Philadelphia Union
• Match Preview: Red Bulls Enter Open Cup with Home Match against Atlanta - New York Red Bulls
• Real Salt Lake Hosts Sounders 2 as 2015 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Kicks off Tonight - Real Salt Lake
• David Villa Named Major League Soccer Player of the Week for Week 15 - New York City FC
• New York City FC Forward David Villa Voted MLS Player of the Week - MLS
• New York City FC Sign Veteran Defender Andoni Iraola - New York City FC
• Defender Jose Angel Tasende Joins New York City FC - New York City FC
• Colorado Rapids vs. Colorado Springs Switchbacks U.S. Open Cup Preview - Colorado Rapids
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