Ball watching cost the Cup

The New York Red Bulls knew they were going to be in a tough enviroment when the final was going to be at Children’s Mercy Park. They played against a side that can transform and switch styles so good that even when they let go of their most dangerous scoring threat, they can still play at a dangerous tempo.

But sadly ball watching is a common sin to allow some players to sneak in and find a way to convert chances as the Red Bulls fell to Sporting Kansas City by a final of two goals to one and the home side winning their fourth US Open Cup title in four tries.

After digesting the pressure from Sporting the Red Bulls were able to attack and tried to string up some plays to create chances. They…