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Tim Howard And Friends Take On MLS All Stars
By: Dave Martinez |MLS announced Wednesday that Valencia Everton will be the club to take on the Major League Soccer All Stars in this years midseason classic. And of course, that would mean the return of Metro hero, turned National Team anchor, Timmy Howard!
Howard is arguably the most successful Major League Soccer export, not only keeping Everton [...]
Red Bulls Advance; Revenge is Coming
By: Dave Martinez |Coach Osorio’s emphasis on creating depth in the Red Bulls lineup earned some credibility points for the Bulls tonight, as they took their US Open Cup aspirations to new levels, beating the Earthquakes 2-1 behind the efforts of mainly a B squad. Dog house resident Mike Petke was let off his chain tonight, and [...]
US Open Cup Preview: Red Bulls v. San Jose
By: Dave Martinez |Don’t expect any big names for tonights game folks (not like it matters since it won’t be televised). The struggling Red Bulls are taking on an equally inept San Jose side, as both teams hope to find a silver lining in this mire of frustration.
With both clubs primarily focused on righting the ship late [...]
New York Red Cards and The Fair Play Table
By: Dave Martinez |As I was browsing for some interesting topics to throw at you today, I ran across the leagues official “Fair Play Table,” MLS version of the UEFA equivalent, where teams are ranked according to how many infractions are found against them. And if the numbers weren’t of interest, I wouldn’t be bringing this up.
But [...]
Red Bulls Attempt To “Play In” To US Open Cup
By: Dave Martinez |Wednesday marks the first in many rounds of tournament competition for the Red Bulls, as MLS teams vie for placement in the US Open Cup. Eight teams will go head to head in a bracket system, and the final two will officially qualify for the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.
Currently, only Colorado [...]
Searching for Answers; You Be The Manager
By: Dave Martinez |Seattle dismantled them.
New England neutralized them.
Chicago needed only 10 men to beat their full squad.
A valiant effort against Kansas City, with a man down this time, still resulted in a loss.
And now, with 2 minutes added to extra time, the Bulls manage to give up the lead, and the ensuing tie, to take a loss [...]
Speechless. Almost. : DC 3 – RBNY 2
By: Dave Martinez |I have to admit; I am having a hard time putting this one into words. I’ve written about ten different versions of a “postgame,” and still, I just can’t put this game into words.
Where do you start?!
Do you start at the lineup, where a red hot Mac Kandji was benched, Borman takes a seat [...]
WEEKEND POLL: MLS Officiating
By: Dave Martinez |MLS Officiating, 2009:(answers)
Carlos Johnson: Red Card or No Red Card?
By: Dave Martinez |There is no debate that Carlos Johnsons bonehead foul in the box cost the Red Bulls a point or three in the standings. The play was deliberate, late, and made in desperation. So the question is not whether the PK was deserved.
The question, rather, is whether or not this interference was [...]
LIVEBLOG: The Red Bulls Are Off To See The Wizards!
By: Dave Martinez |The Red Bulls look to put the futility of the seasons start to rest against a surging, dangerous Wizard squad. It won’t be an easy task.
The Wizards have an excellent core of players, lead by Claudio Lopez, Jimmy Conrad and Kevin Hartman. The Bulls are coming off their best result of the season; [...]






