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New York Red Bulls Vs. San Jose Earthquakes: Live Match Thread

The Great Dane needs to raise his game for the Red Bulls tonight. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

The most talented team in the history of Major League Soccer has yet to show that ability this season, but the New York Red Bulls have a chance to finally demonstrate what they are capable of tonight against the San Jose Earthquakes...although given the way this season has gone, it does seem much more likely that the Red Bulls will play poorly again and end up with a 1-1 draw (okay, okay, I'll try to lay off the pessimism a bit).

There are no "must-win" games until the final few months of any MLS season, but the Red Bulls are moving in that direction. After three games without a win, coming off the back of a loss to the Philadelphia Union, and with the most dangerous-looking attack in MLS having recorded just two goals so far this season, New York really needs to show up tonight. To further complicate matters, the Red Bulls have a short week after this game, with a visit to the swamp denizens who call themselves DC United on Thursday evening.

If you want some more Red Bulls chat before the game tonight, check out Episode 21 of Talking Bull with myself and Matt Conroy of The Viper's Nest. We discuss the game down in Chester, Thierry Henry's disappointing performances this season, and preview the games against San Jose and DC.

Lineups:

Red Bulls: Bouna Coundoul; Jan Gunnar Solli, Rafael Márquez, Tim Ream, Roy Miller; Dane Richards, Teemu Tainio, Dwayne De Rosario, Joel Lindpere; Luke Rodgers, Thierry Henry

Subs: Greg Sutton, Stephen Keel, Matt Kassel, Carl Robinson, Mehdi Ballouchy, John Rooney, Juan Agudelo

Quick thought: WHY IS AGUDELO ON THE BENCH? (Yes, all caps.)

San Jose: Jon Busch, Ike Opara, (You Suck) Ramiro Corrales, Brandon McDonald, Jason Hernandez, Sam Cronin, Khari Stephenson, Simon Dawkins, Chris Wondolowski, Bobby Convey, Ryan Johnson

Subs: Andrew Weber, Bobby Burling, Chris Leitch, Brad Ring, Anthony Ampaipitakwong, Matt Luzunaris, Scott Sealy

Kickoff is at 7:30 and the game is on MSG for those of you who can't make it out to Red Bull Arena (or who don't want to get soaked on what will probably be a very wet evening at the Cathedral of Football). Let's go Red Bulls!

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Rest maybe?

If he plays every game and fades at the end of the summer we would have asked if he was used too much.

Captain, there are doubt's...

"It’s a good opportunity to show we have the strength to respond" - Arsene Wenger, 2011

by Match Day 5 on Apr 16, 2025 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lovely day for a win!

Captain, there are doubt's...

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by Match Day 5 on Apr 16, 2025 7:36 PM EDT reply actions  

It's been bucketing down here in Ithaca as well.

These are not good conditions for possession football.

by Ben Schneider on Apr 16, 2025 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hey!

I’m in Cortland. Small world.

Captain, there are doubt's...

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by Match Day 5 on Apr 16, 2025 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

No college was 14 yrs ago for me.

WIfe teaches, I work for a textbook company here.

Captain, there are doubt's...

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by Match Day 5 on Apr 16, 2025 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Haha sorry

A fair number of SBN’s commenters (and writers) are college students.

by Ben Schneider on Apr 16, 2025 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Definite small world

I live in Auburn and my wife teaches in Dryden.

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by bigbluethruandthru on Apr 16, 2025 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

i don't feel so isolated anymore

Captain, there are doubt's...

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by Match Day 5 on Apr 16, 2025 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

BOOM!!

Captain, there are doubt's...

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by Match Day 5 on Apr 16, 2025 7:40 PM EDT reply actions  

AAHAHAHAHAH

LUUUUUUUUUKE!!!!

by Ben Schneider on Apr 16, 2025 7:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Looks like a Cheech & Chong movie down there.

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by Match Day 5 on Apr 16, 2025 7:42 PM EDT reply actions  

okay

anybody else trying to watch on MSG? They have frickin’ hockey on. The REd Bulls broadcast has been pushed to 8. They better show the beginning of the game if I missed a rare goal.

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by bigbluethruandthru on Apr 16, 2025 7:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Sorry man

You did miss a goal. RBNY 1-0 up.

by Ben Schneider on Apr 16, 2025 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's on my MSG?

I have DirecTV

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by Match Day 5 on Apr 16, 2025 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

maybe i'm blacked out for the hockey game

Captain, there are doubt's...

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by Match Day 5 on Apr 16, 2025 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wish I was

as long as they show the whole game, but they only have the broadcast scheduled for an hour and a half. I’m building up a righteous fury here.

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by bigbluethruandthru on Apr 16, 2025 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rain keeping people home

or under the concourse?

Captain, there are doubt's...

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by Match Day 5 on Apr 16, 2025 7:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Crowds are bad all over

TFC usually has good crowds but they are sparse today against DC.

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by bigbluethruandthru on Apr 16, 2025 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Probably a bit of both.

Last home attendance was called 13K…and was almost certainly fewer. Early-season games don’t do well (unless it’s sunny).

by Ben Schneider on Apr 16, 2025 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

They should do 2-for-1 for NFL season ticket holders

Captain, there are doubt's...

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by Match Day 5 on Apr 16, 2025 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

That was a bit long from Rodgers

but Henry shouldn’t have gone sliding in.

by Ben Schneider on Apr 16, 2025 7:51 PM EDT reply actions  

henry to rodgers!!!!!!!

nice

Captain, there are doubt's...

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by Match Day 5 on Apr 16, 2025 7:54 PM EDT reply actions  

HAHAHAHAHAHA

LUUUUUUUUUUUKE AGAIN

by Ben Schneider on Apr 16, 2025 7:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice take and cross from Henry

No complaints about him today.

by Ben Schneider on Apr 16, 2025 7:54 PM EDT reply actions  

if he keeps doing that

i’d be happy if he never scores again

Captain, there are doubt's...

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by Match Day 5 on Apr 16, 2025 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yallop has got to be pissed

They shouldn’t have fine up either of those goals.

by Ben Schneider on Apr 16, 2025 7:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Given up.

Too pleased about this start.

by Ben Schneider on Apr 16, 2025 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

SJ not really trying to win the ball back much

Captain, there are doubt's...

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by Match Day 5 on Apr 16, 2025 8:02 PM EDT reply actions  

rain must be interfering with their equipment

Captain, there are doubt's...

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by Match Day 5 on Apr 16, 2025 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Possibly

Although I believe Opta started in the UK, so they should be used to that kind of thing.

If you’re looking for the (slightly improved) slate of stats, check out the match center on ramos.mlssoccer.com (new beta for the MLS website). They’re still some way off showing us the complete range of Opta Stats, unfortunately.

by Ben Schneider on Apr 16, 2025 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

might have skidded on him

can’t believe he meant to shoot right down the middle

Captain, there are doubt's...

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by Match Day 5 on Apr 16, 2025 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Atrocious corner

Let’s stick to taking them short. Or sticking them on somebody’s head at the near post.

by Ben Schneider on Apr 16, 2025 8:06 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm truly hating MSG right now

I get having to stick with the hockey game until it ends. But now I have to sit through the entire post game show instead of going to a LIVE sporting event? Are you fucking kidding me. I was leaning towards rooting for the Sabres because my brother is a huge fan but I’m actively rooting for them to lose quickly so this doesn’t happen again.

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by bigbluethruandthru on Apr 16, 2025 8:09 PM EDT reply actions  

And they finally get to the game

have to catch the highlights to see the goals. Awesome. I’m filled with hatred for MSG right now.

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by bigbluethruandthru on Apr 16, 2025 8:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Some highlights here

http://ramos.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2011-04-16-new-york-red-bulls-vs-san-jose-earthquakes/highlights

by Ben Schneider on Apr 16, 2025 8:15 PM EDT reply actions  

OOO..close to 3 for rodgers

Captain, there are doubt's...

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by Match Day 5 on Apr 16, 2025 8:17 PM EDT reply actions  

ha

they actually defended Henry that time

Captain, there are doubt's...

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by Match Day 5 on Apr 16, 2025 8:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice to see Henry

showing a pulse, not to mention actual emotions.

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by bigbluethruandthru on Apr 16, 2025 8:19 PM EDT reply actions  

that was dicey

even if anything

Captain, there are doubt's...

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by Match Day 5 on Apr 16, 2025 8:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Chivas USA?

aaaand, that’s the last we’ll hear of Benny and the Jets.

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by bigbluethruandthru on Apr 16, 2025 8:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Good first half

Still missed a few chances, but far better than any other half yet this season.

by Ben Schneider on Apr 16, 2025 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

I'll take your word for it

/shakes fist at MSG offices.

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by bigbluethruandthru on Apr 16, 2025 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

yes,this is what we've been expecting

Captain, there are doubt's...

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by Match Day 5 on Apr 16, 2025 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Idon't even remember SJ getting 2 shots

Captain, there are doubt's...

"It’s a good opportunity to show we have the strength to respond" - Arsene Wenger, 2011

by Match Day 5 on Apr 16, 2025 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

oh, did I get the wrong bald head?

Captain, there are doubt's...

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by Match Day 5 on Apr 16, 2025 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Luke, you should be taller

Captain, there are doubt's...

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by Match Day 5 on Apr 16, 2025 8:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Definitely

he would have walked in.

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by bigbluethruandthru on Apr 16, 2025 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

i thought that was it

Captain, there are doubt's...

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by Match Day 5 on Apr 16, 2025 8:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Henry is just snakebitten right now

I hope when one finally goes in it unleashes the floodgates. But he’s missed more shots inside the six than anyone I can remember.

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by bigbluethruandthru on Apr 16, 2025 8:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Great ball from rodgers

loads of creativity tonight

Captain, there are doubt's...

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by Match Day 5 on Apr 16, 2025 8:48 PM EDT reply actions  

that better be a frickin yellow

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by bigbluethruandthru on Apr 16, 2025 8:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Rodgers needs to calm down.

That was very dicey.

by Ben Schneider on Apr 16, 2025 8:50 PM EDT reply actions  

That's a bullshit yellow on Rodgers

that was barely a shove, not to the face, and with one hand. He got suplexed for christ’s sakes. Dual yellows is a chickenshit move.

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by bigbluethruandthru on Apr 16, 2025 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Agreed

McDonald threw him judo-style, rodgers gave him a little shove and walked away.

Captain, there are doubt's...

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by Match Day 5 on Apr 16, 2025 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oof

DC beating Toronto 3-0 in BMO Field. That’s a good win for them, and Toronto deserves a better organization.

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by bigbluethruandthru on Apr 16, 2025 8:56 PM EDT reply actions  

They were dicks about their attendance for years

and now they can’t fill their seats.

by Ben Schneider on Apr 16, 2025 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm going to guess about 5K at RBA tonight.

And that’s probably optimistic.

by Ben Schneider on Apr 16, 2025 9:00 PM EDT reply actions  

What?1?!

Captain, there are doubt's...

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by Match Day 5 on Apr 16, 2025 9:01 PM EDT reply actions  

HOLY SHIT WHAT!?

How is that not a penalty?

by Ben Schneider on Apr 16, 2025 9:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Brand new referee

same old bullshit. That was really too obvious. I mean, it was TEXTBOOK.

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by bigbluethruandthru on Apr 16, 2025 9:03 PM EDT reply actions  

It doesn't matter WHERE on the body the contact took place

if contact in the box is from BEHIND and it causes a player to be knocked down when they are breaking in on goal, it is a definition of a penalty kick offense.

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by bigbluethruandthru on Apr 16, 2025 9:04 PM EDT reply actions  

on the replay, JL might have chopped his last 2 steps to slow down and create contact

i have no idea how the ref could see that at full speed though

Captain, there are doubt's...

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by Match Day 5 on Apr 16, 2025 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice defending by Ream

to not let the ball drop.

by Ben Schneider on Apr 16, 2025 9:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Offsides?

ugh. right call.

still bad 1st touch for henry.

Captain, there are doubt's...

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by Match Day 5 on Apr 16, 2025 9:08 PM EDT reply actions  

i blew out both my knees in hs and all 3(!) times it was on slick surfaces

just watching them run on wet stuff makes me nervous

Captain, there are doubt's...

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by Match Day 5 on Apr 16, 2025 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sorry Thierry

but if you’re injured, please just go off.

by Ben Schneider on Apr 16, 2025 9:10 PM EDT reply actions  

maybe just twisted the ankle

Captain, there are doubt's...

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by Match Day 5 on Apr 16, 2025 9:12 PM EDT reply actions  

offsides or not, he's gotta put that in

Captain, there are doubt's...

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by Match Day 5 on Apr 16, 2025 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh fuckin hell

this is just not Henry’s…month.

by Ben Schneider on Apr 16, 2025 9:18 PM EDT reply actions  

it's alright, goal #2 was all his

and I think the wet field worked against him a few times. the creativity has been there, the goals will come.

Captain, there are doubt's...

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by Match Day 5 on Apr 16, 2025 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lindpere not looking great as he comes off.

Hopefully he’ll be okay by Thursday.

by Ben Schneider on Apr 16, 2025 9:20 PM EDT reply actions  

bing!

Captain, there are doubt's...

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by Match Day 5 on Apr 16, 2025 9:22 PM EDT reply actions  

THERE IT IS!!!!!!

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by bigbluethruandthru on Apr 16, 2025 9:23 PM EDT reply actions  

That's about the third

absolutely beautiful pass by Rodgers. Could this guy be a real find?

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by bigbluethruandthru on Apr 16, 2025 9:23 PM EDT reply actions  

rain or shine, this will get butts in the seats

Captain, there are doubt's...

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by Match Day 5 on Apr 16, 2025 9:23 PM EDT reply actions  

That ws hilarious

how did Busch see that? I literally couldn’t see him on the screen for a couple seconds.

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by bigbluethruandthru on Apr 16, 2025 9:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Rodgers was spot on today

Captain, there are doubt's...

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by Match Day 5 on Apr 16, 2025 9:25 PM EDT reply actions  

"I scored two goals and had an assist"

“and all I got was this stupid hat”.

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by bigbluethruandthru on Apr 16, 2025 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

Aren't you a little short for a Red Bull?

I’m Luke Rodgers, I’m here to rescue you!

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by Match Day 5 on Apr 16, 2025 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

"Ballouchy got creative"

aaaand turns it over. Ah, I can’t even be really mad about him tonight.

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by bigbluethruandthru on Apr 16, 2025 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Rooney makes his debut.

I want to see Kassel.

by Ben Schneider on Apr 16, 2025 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Great game

legitimately could have been 5 or 6. EASY. This felt good, and the offense can be terrifying if it all clicks together.

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by bigbluethruandthru on Apr 16, 2025 9:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Great win.

More goals than the entire season so far, clean sheet, goals for Henry and Rodgers.

Oh, and we were almost totally dominant. DC on Thursday, let’s keep it going.

by Ben Schneider on Apr 16, 2025 9:29 PM EDT reply actions  

They won 3-0 tonight as well

looking like another good matchup in this rivalry.

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by bigbluethruandthru on Apr 16, 2025 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

It doesn't rain in San Jose apparently.

they really didn’t seem comfortable

Captain, there are doubt's...

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by Match Day 5 on Apr 16, 2025 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  


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