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The New York Red Bulls are officially in the playoff race. Fresh off a 1-0 win over FC Cincinnati, Gerhard Struber is gearing up for the familiar fight of staying above the line. The stakes are far lower than a relegation battle, but the challenge is still the same. There are seven matches to make up ground, overcoming the existing six-point margin between the haves and the have nots. Near impeccable form is demanded, following fervent fancy that foul fate finds the front-running foes.