Feb

02

Grading The Offseason: Eastern Conference


Many clubs are a few weeks into their pre-seasons and now that the international transfer window has shut, it is a good time to look at how each MLS side has done so far this winter. (Note: the MLS window doesn’t close until April, which means players who failed to land new jobs in Europe…[continue reading]

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Jan

30

Red Bulls Finally Get Conde


This news had been around for some time. The New York Red Bulls and the Chicago Fire finally made it official today though. Wilman Conde is finally going to the Big Apple. The fun part about this deal however is that it is really a few years too late. Conde wanted to be in New…[continue reading]

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Jan

23

Tim Ream Gets Work Permit, Bolton Move On The Way


Add Tim Ream to the list of Americans on the move this winter. According to reports, the New York Red Bull defender has received his work permit, clearing the way for a permeant move to Bolton. Ream would leave the New York Red Bulls on a transfer worth £2.5million, which would be a record price for a…[continue reading]

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Jan

12

Kenny Cooper Traded To New York


The draft day is here and the trades are starting to come in. This one, thanks to Fox Soccer, says that the Portland Timbers and the New York Red Bulls have struck a deal. New York will acquire Portland Timbers forward Kenny Cooper. Separate Fox Soccer sources report the deal will send a 2013 first…[continue reading]

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Nov

04

2011 Expansion Draft List: New York Red Bulls


It wasn’t the year that most had expected out of the New York Red Bulls. A fast started turned into a long summer drought followed by a late season push into the playoffs. Expectations were high and the team failed to reach them. With so much talent on the roster, protecting the main parts of…[continue reading]

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Oct
31

Can NY Recover Against LA?


Boy things got a little out of hand after the LA-New York game on Sunday. LA for the most part dominated the opening leg of the series between the two sides but things got ugly in a hurry after the final whistle was blown. Rafa Marquez tossed the game ball at Landon Donovan – which…[continue reading]

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Oct

26

2011 MLS Cup Playoffs, Wild Card Preview: FC Dallas Vs. New York Red Bulls


And so it begins, the 2011 MLS Cup Playoffs kick off tonight with the league’s first wild card game between FC Dallas and the New York Red Bulls. With the new playoff format teams, players, media folks, fans, everyone really has no clue what the wild card round will really bring. One has to think…[continue reading]

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Oct
26

Red Bulls’ Tricky Road


I meant to post this link on here yesterday about a story I did for SBnation.com on the New York Red Bulls’ road play this season. I was a little busy yesterday afternoon with stuff I hope to be able to share with you all in the coming weeks. I’ll have more on this playoff…[continue reading]

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Oct

18

Hans Backe Likely To Be Back In 2012


Hard to believe it but New York will not make a change next year – even if they fail to reach the post season this year. This tweet came earlier in the day and sparked a decent debate between folks on Twitter. Mostly New York fans were upset by the news – can you really…[continue reading]

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Sep
22

I’m focusing on really performance at my highest level. That doesn’t mean that the whole backline can perform at that same level, so that’s a problem,” Marquez said through an interpreter after the 3-1 loss to Real Salt Lake, before adding, I think this is a team game and unfortunately there isn't an equal level between my teammates and I.
~ Rafa Marquez, after New York's 3-1 loss to RSL last night.

Well this isn’t the way to win over fans…or teammates. Hate to say it but Rafa, I don’t think you’re on your teammates level. Boy this New York club is in bad shape. Anyone feel they resemble the 2008 Galaxy?

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