New York, Philadelphia clash for first time Sports Network
Harrison, NJ (Sports Network) - Red Bull New York won only five matches a year ago, but new coach Hans Backe has guided the team to three wins in their first four matches this season.
New York is unbeaten at newly-built Red Bull Arena in two games, and hosts the expansion Philadelphia Union on Saturday in the first-ever meeting between the clubs.
Backe's club leads the Eastern Conference, and has the second-best point total in MLS behind the unbeaten, untied Los Angeles Galaxy.
New York had just six multi-goal games a season ago and last weekend's 2-1 win over FC Dallas marked the club's first of the season. The Red Bulls won their first two matches 1-0, over the Chicago Fire and Seattle Sounders FC.
Juan Pablo Angel scored two goals, including the game-winning penalty kick in the 90th minute. He missed a penalty earlier in the match, but didn't hesitate to take the second attempt from the spot in the win over Dallas.
"He looked confident and went
Striker and team captain Juan Pablo Angel has made significant progress after spraining his ankle eight days ago. "I didn't in the beginning think it was
Outside of that line drive that hit Haren, Angel pitching has retired 13 of the last 14 batters. Quite a pitchers duel we have going here.
