The New York Red Bulls hosted San Jose on a humid night in Harrison, NJ. RBNY sent a statement to the league as it crushed San Jose 5-1. Goals came from Kljestan, Felipe, Etienne, Jr., and two from Royer. The lone San Jose Goal came from Kazaishvili.
Starting Lineups:
RBNY: (4-2-3-1) Robles, Zizzo, Lade (out 44’), Long, Perrinelle, Royer, Felipe, Adams, Davis, Kljestan (out 78’), Wright-Phillips (out 67’) – Muyl (in 44’), Veron (in 67’), Etienne, Jr. (in 78’)
SJ: (4-4-2) Bingham, Lima, Cato, Imperiale, Yueill, Thompson (out 66’), Jungwirth, Hyka, Salinas, Hoesen (out HT), Wondolowski – Kazaishvili (in HT), Dawkins (in 66’)
First Half
In the 8th-minute, Kljestan played a nice through ball to BWP, but the play did not result in a goal.