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From Last Word on Soccer, by Joe Hojnacki The Timbers returned to their winning ways with a 3-1 victory in Philadelphia against the Union and, for once, it was more than the usual suspects getting the job done. Sure, Fanendo Adi provided the icing on the cake from the penalty spot and shockingly rare goal […] READ MORE
From Last Word on Soccer, by Joe Hojnacki The 2017 MLS season has only just begun, but the Portland Timbers defense is already falling victim to the injury bug. Caleb Porter recognizes this and knows the defense is going to be an issue while the starters heal. “We have three of our four backs that […] READ MORE
Three Things I Noticed: RBNY v. Philadelphia Union The Red Bulls disappointing loss to the suddenly motivated Philadelphia Union was a gut punch, not just to the team but to the fanbase as well. The doomsayers have begun to circle, but it would be premature to say that the good times are over just yet. […] READ MORE
Jesse Marsch hitting the early summer skids with second shutout in a row and their first ever loss to Philadelphia at RBA. READ MORE
Three Things I Noticed: RBNY vs. NYCFC To the surprise of no one, the New York Red Bulls managed to return to their winning ways against “rivals” New York City FC, shedding a 3-game winless streak and winning for only their second time in their last five games. The Red Bulls never really looked like […] READ MORE
Jozy Altidore. Clint Mathis. Dave van den Bergh. Dane Richards. John Wolyniec. Juan Pablo Angel, Dima Kovalenko. Todd Dunivant. What do these names have in common? They were all on the New York Red Bulls roster the last time the team took 7 points from their first 3 games of the year. That was nearly […] READ MORE
(Harrison, NJ) The Red Bulls home opener was a coming out party. Jesse Marsch talked about his philosophy and team goals heading into the season. Week 1’s game against Kansas City was a sneak peek, but that mentality was on full display on Sunday against the Red Bulls biggest rivals. New York clogged the midfield while […] READ MORE
A celebration, strange as it may seem, is in order. A remarkable feat has occurred. A player that was once merely an asterisk on the biography of his famous brother has made a name for himself in MLS, and in doing so, won the Golden Boot. While the Red Bulls 4th place finish could be […] READ MORE
“Well this could be the last time. This could be the last time. Maybe the last time, I don’t know.” -The Rolling Stones Could Be The Last Time: Henry’s Final Appearance At RBA? When the Red Bulls line up this weekend, it could be the very last time they do so at Red Bull Arena […] READ MORE
In 2009, the last time the New York Red Bulls had an invitation to the CONCACAF Champions League, the club went down in a less than glorious blaze. They failed to secure a win in their preliminary round match, and failing to make it into group play. So much for making a global impression. This […] READ MORE
Russ McKenzie Wood has covered the New York Red Bulls for four years for this site and Empire of Soccer. His love of the beautiful game is only matched by his passion for accurate and uncompromising coverage of the world of football.
Outside of good sport, there are things that he loves: his wife, his daughter, his dog, brewing and talking about and drinking good beer, and technology.
Russ McKenzie Wood has covered the New York Red Bulls for four years for this site and Empire of Soccer. His love of the beautiful game is only matched by his passion for accurate and uncompromising coverage of the world of football.
Outside of good sport, there are things that he loves: his wife, his daughter, his dog, brewing and talking about and drinking good beer, and technology.