SB Nation New York - Red Bulls Hold Onto Early Lead, Nab Top Spot In The Easthttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48977/ny-fave.png2011-05-01T08:34:00-04:00http://newyork.sbnation.com/rss/stream/19092092011-05-01T08:34:00-04:002011-05-01T08:34:00-04:00Red Bulls 1, SKC 0
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<p>With first place in the Eastern Conference on the line, and a slumping <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thebluetestament.com/">Sporting Kansas City</a> team visiting Red Bull Arena, the fruit was ripe for the picking Saturday afternoon.</p>
<p>The Red Bulls made it count, thanks to an early <span>Luke Rodgers</span> strike for the game’s first (and only) goal. Since replacing <span>Juan Agudelo</span> in the starting lineup, Rodgers has scored three goals in as many matches; and has been brilliant for New York thus far.</p>
<p>Rafa Márquez had a chance to make it a 1-0 game in the 13th minute, when he lined up for a penalty kick, thanks to some fantastic work by <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/players/110250/thierry-henry">Thierry Henry</a> to terrorize the <span class="caps">SKC</span> defense. But the Mexican’s attempt was saved, and the game remained scoreless early.</p>
<p>Despite not scoring a goal Henry was all over the pitch tonight. The French striker had a secondary assist (his third helper of the year) on the Rodgers goal, and he wreaked havoc on Kansas City’s back end all night.</p>
<p><span>Dwayne De Rosario</span>, who is still trying to find his game at New York, had the primary assist on the Rodgers goal. De Rosario was the one who drew the first half penalty kick chance, and overall looked much more comfortable in his role with the team.</p>
<p>The Red Bulls will next play May 7th, when they take on the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/mls/teams/los-angeles-galaxy">Los Angeles Galaxy</a> on the road.</p>
https://newyork.sbnation.com/new-york-red-bulls/2011/5/1/2147087/red-bulls-1-skc-0Joseph Fortunato2011-04-30T13:13:28-04:002011-04-30T13:13:28-04:00Sporting Kansas City At New York Red Bulls: Henry Trying To Stay Hot
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<p>First place in the Eastern Conference is up for grabs today, as the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.onceametro.com/">New York Red Bulls</a> prepare to host <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thebluetestament.com/">Sporting Kansas City</a> at Red Bull Arena. </p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/players/110250/thierry-henry">Thierry Henry</a>, who is the obvious focus for the Red Bulls tonight, will be looking to score in his second straight game. Henry blasted home a goal in the 38th minute against D.C. United in a 4-0 rout. Henry also tallied an assist in the game, and probably played one of his best games of the year. Henry is one of those rare players who has brilliant vision and a lethal strike. He used both against United, he's looking to use both again tonight.</p>
<p>Red Bulls young star <span style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><a style="vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; text-decoration: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;" href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/player/juan-agudelo" title="Juan Agudelo" class="alinks-link">Juan Agudelo</a> also had a fantastic game, stretching United's defense often and finally powering home a highlight reel goal for New York. Agudelo is already growing as a player by the game, his caps with the national team have helped immensely in this regard, and his presence on the pitch can't be ignored. </span></p>
<p>Hans Backe has left the lineup the same for tonight's matchup. </p>
https://newyork.sbnation.com/2011/4/30/2334435/sporting-kansas-city-at-new-york-red-bulls-henry-trying-to-stay-hotJoseph Fortunato