Episode 629: Red Bulls fall at Portland, #23 John McCarthy

The Red Bulls’ 2025 home finale was a microcosm of the team’s season… allowing a wondergoal by FC Cincinnati’s Kevin Denkey, taking 16 shots and putting two on target, and losing 1-nil. New York has a week off during another international break before finishing the season at Columbus. Joining me is Mike Battista!   Inside this episode: - A brief look back at the “Fan Day” loss - A Bull of the Week? - Red Bulls called up for international play - Offseason rumor mill gets going - A chat with Brian Sciaretta of American Soccer Now & Soccer America - An Expanded Mailbag  

The Red Bulls drop the Hudson Derby at home after some defensive errors and after the Fire beat Miami on Tuesday night, New York has been eliminated from the postseason for the first time since 2009. Gustavo Guimarâes is here!   Tonight on Seeing Red   -We’ll go back to Saturday’s Hudson Derby Loss -Bull of the Week -Claims of racist abuse -What went wrong? -A preview of Saturday’s meaningless match v Cincy -A chat with Steve Cangialosi of MLS Season Pass -Your Emails

The Red Bulls finally get their second road win of the season in professional fashion, but a surprise win by the Fire puts added pressure on this Saturday’s Hudson Derby. Daniel Rebain co-hosts.   Inside the episode: A look back at Saturday’s road win against last-place Montreal Bull of the Week A look at the playoff picture. It’s not a pretty one A preview of Saturday’s Hudson Derby A chat with RBNY Radio’s Glenn Crooks Your Email  

The story of the 2025 Red Bulls is the team’s inability to win points away from Harrison. Saturday night, that trend continued as New York dropped a 2-1 decision at Portland. With only four chances to pick up points, the team heads to last-place Montreal. Michael Battista co-hosts. Inside this Episode: -A look back at the loss in Portland -Bull of the Week - A reset of the playoff picture -A preview of the Red Bulls’ visit to Montreal -A chat with newly signed goalkeeper John McCarthy -Your Emails

With five matches to go and below the line, RBNY takes the cross-country trip to face a struggling Portland side late Saturday Night at Providence Park. Gustavo Guimarâes co-hosts. Inside this Episode: -A look match at Saturday’s USMNT loss at Sports Illustrated Stadium -A recap of how the Red Bulls’ internationals performed during the FIFA break -A breakdown of the current playoff picture -A preview of New York’s first trip to Portland since 2019 -A chat with Tyson Alger of I-5 Corridor and The Oregonian -Your Email

[APOLOGIES FOR THE AUDIO OVER THE FIRST 10 MINUTES] New York draws Columbus, which helps the playoff cause.  Jochen Schnieder speaks with Red Bulls Radio, and the US Men’s National Team comes to town. That’s all tonight on Seeing Red. Mike Battista co-hosts. Inside this episode: -Go inside the draw over the Crew -Talk about what Jochen Schneider said and didn't -Emil Forsberg speaks to the South Ward -2026 Open Cup Qualifiers start in the area -We speak with Brian Sciaretta on the USMNT -Your emails

Soccer is a game of mistakes. Sunday in Charlotte, the Red Bulls made one. Charlotte did not in a 1-0 road loss for New York. Incredibly, Chicago lost even worse, elevating the Red Bulls into 9th place with six matches left to play. Next up: the first of two matches against the Columbus Crew. Daniel Rebain co-hosts. Inside this Episode: - A breakdown of the breakdown in Charlotte -A Bull of the Week? -A look at the playoff picture -A preview of the Crew’s visit to Harrison this Saturday -Your Emails

With the Open Cup behind them, the Red Bulls take a big step in the Eastern Conference playoff race by finally beating the Philadelphia Union. Now the road beckons, and New York has to find a way to win there if they want to stay in the hunt for the postseason. Gustavo Guimarâes joins as co-host Inside this episode: Recapping a wild week against the Union Bull of the Week A look at the playoff race Preview of New York’s visit to Charlotte A chat with New York Red Bulls defender Noah Eile Your emails  

The Red Bulls come from behind to beat Salt Lake in one of the strangest matches in recent memory, and prep for the biggest match of the season to date, the US Open Cup Quarters at Philadelphia. Tonight, along with Mike Battista,    We’ll look back at Sunday’s win against RSL Bull of the Week Prep for Wednesday’s do-over of the USOC Quarterfinal Chat with Steve Jolley of RB Radio Your emails  

The Red Bulls have a last second win and a shootout loss in the 2025 Leagues Cup, and might, just might have a chance at reaching the quarterfinals with a regulation win v FC Juarez on Thursday Night in Harrison. Inside this episode… A quick rundown of the Leagues Cup to date Bull of the Week for the first two matches Will Timo come, or not?  A look ahead at the Red Bulls unique week A preview of New York’s Thursday match v Juarez A chat with Red Bulls Radio’s Matt Harmon Your Emails