A game that was supposed to be filled with stars, has lost a lot of its attraction, but that doesn’t mean the Galaxy-Red Bulls match shouldn’t remain interesting.
New York Red Bulls Vs. LA Galaxy: Thierry Henry, Luke Rodgers Goals Put RBNY In Playoff Position
Rafael Marquez: Player And Fan Emotions Fluctuate, But Quality Is Forever
Rafael Marquez started slow against the Los Angeles Galaxy, but proved why he was signed in the first place with a brilliant assist. Via Dave Martinez at New York-centric soccer site Empire Of Soccer, here are some of the highlights from Marquez’s rant from inside of the locker room. Yes, a place where he was surrounded by his teammates.
On his own performance and the talent of his teammates in the back line:
Read Article >New York Red Bulls Vs. Los Angeles Galaxy, 2011 MLS: Full Time, RBNY Inch Closer To Playoffs
For more on the two teams, be sure to check out LA Galaxy blog LAG Confidential and Red Bulls blog Once A Metro. For live coverage of Red Bulls-Galaxy and the U.S. Open Cup final between Seattle Sounders and the Chicago Fire later tonight, keep it on our MLS Super Tuesday StoryStream.
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New York Red Bulls Vs. LA Galaxy Preview, 2011 MLS: The Stars Won’t Come Out
Luckily for MLS, David Beckham and Thierry Henry are both expected to play in Tuesday’s New York Red Bulls-LA Galaxy match that has lost much of its star power. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) Getty ImagesRost’s 1.60 goals allowed average is worse than all but three goalkeepers with at least as many as his eight starts and he’s only saving 57 percent of the shots he faces, which is the worst mark in the league for qualified goalkeepers. Even if that’s not entirely all his fault, which it probably isn’t, he clearly has not lived up to his DP status. What’s more, he doesn’t even provide the kind of drawing power of Marquez or Henry.
While lacking the kind of star power to draw the casual audience, this game should still be interesting to the average MLS observer. The Galaxy can clinch the Supporters’ Shield with a win, but perhaps more compellingly would deal the Red Bulls’ playoff hopes a serious blow.
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