The first leg of the MLS Cup Eastern Conference Semi-Finals went about as poorly as any Red Bulls or Metrostars fan could expect: allowing a goal in the second half and being gassed by the final 15. Many of the team's stars that had helped the Red Bulls reach their second straight No. 1 seed - Kljestan, BWP, McCarty just to name the most disappointing performers - had some of the worst performances since the 1-6 start.
The Red Bulls have two tasks they must complete in order to avoid elimination: Preserve the clean sheet, and score 2 goals.