Scott Ford

The New York Red Bulls can clinch the final playoff spot tonight with a win over the Philadelphia Union. There are a few other ways, which are posted below, but their best way in is to get the three points tonight.

Tonight the Red Bulls will be without captain, Thierry Henry. The last time these two meet in Philadelphia, Roger Torres had the lone goal in the 68th minute when Tim Ream gave the ball away to Union striker Danny Mwanga in his own half.

This will be my third trip to Red Bull Arena in the last two weeks. I got to see the Red Bull beat the La Galaxy 2-0 in stunning fashion and sadly watch the USMNT lose to Ecuador 0-1.

Other Scenarios to make the playoffs:

New York Red Bulls clinch a place in the MLS Cup Playoffs IF

• they defeat Philadelphia Union

OR

• they tie Philadelphia Union AND
• Portland Timbers win AND tie in their two games

OR

• they lose to Philadelphia Union AND
• Portland Timbers lose at least one game AND
• D.C. United fail to win either game AND
• Chicago Fire fail to win

This was expected, but took longer then expected to finally announce. The New Jersey Nets are now officially called the Brooklyn Nets.

I have been a New Jersey Nets fan every since I was a little kid and now it is not a 15 minute drive to go see a game anymore. It his now a HIKE, even if I was to take a train there are a few transfers. Although it is great that the Nets now have their own arena and the Barclay’s Center looks amazing! I will definitely have to attend a game just to see the arena.