Chicago vs New York Season Opener
One of this weekend’s MLS First Kick games that simply can’t be missed is Chicago Fire vs. New York Red Bulls. With the opening of the long anticipated Red Bull Arena in New York, the MLS has taken a new step toward fame, and brings the Red Bulls the best, most advanced stadium in MLS. The Stadium was opened in Grand Fashion as the Red Bulls defeated Brazilian Team Santos in a 3-1 victory to tend their pre-season.
New York welcomes Chicago for the Season Opener on Saturday, and it’s a game that’s lining up to be very intense as both teams fight for a good start. Last season, Chicago finished 2nd in the Eastern Conference, losing in the Eastern Conference Final to MLS Champions Real Salt Lake. New York struggled to finish with just 5 wins all season and held a firm grip to the bottom of the table.
Last season, the New York Red Bulls suffered two losses to the Chicago Fire, losing both games by a single point.
For Chicago, Juan Pablo Angel is back as well as other well-seasoned professionals like CJ Brown and Brian McBride, who could prove to make an early claim to help The Fire top the Eastern Conference.
For New York, they are currently an in-form side and are coming off of ten straight victories in their pre-season. If their form continues this weekend, it could be the start of a great new season for the Red Bulls.
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