New York Red Bulls close out first phase of 2017 preseason with 4-0 win over University of Arizona

The New York Red Bulls scheduled a surprise friendly with the University of Arizona men's soccer team, then un-scheduled it, and clearly re-scheduled it for immediately after their run-out against New England Revolution on February 3.

Next up for #RBNY, a 45-minute scrimmage against @azmenssoccer. pic.twitter.com/zYPVs38qJ8

— New York Red Bulls (@NewYorkRedBulls) February 3, 2017

We don't know much at all about who played, and 45 minutes doesn't really count as a game at all, but for the sake of completeness: let the record show RBNY did give U of A the game it had asked for, and took advantage of the opportunity to get a few goals.

Final: Red Bulls 4-0 Arizona. #UAvsNYRB

— Arizona Men's Soccer (@azmenssoccer) February 3, 2017

So the Red Bulls get to leave Arizona with a sort of victory, and U of A's players have some memories of playing a pro-level opponent.

Such a privilege to coach vs. @jessemarsch and @NewYorkRedBulls! @azmenssoccer played well in 4-0 shortened scrimmage. #BearDown pic.twitter.com/qMnuF9dUuc

— Eric Rhodes (@RhodesAz) February 3, 2017