The New York Red Bulls opened their 2016-17 CONCACAF Champions League campaign with a 3-0 home win over Guatemala's Antigua. It was a near-perfect start to the group stage for RBNY, who next face a potentially tricky trip to El Salvador to play Alianza.
But that is a future concern. For now, RBNY can enjoy the satisfaction of a job well done.
Three thoughts about the game:
1. Well done, Mr. Marsch
Head coach Jesse Marsch has had to roll with a lot of punches this season: inadequate tactics, injuries, frustratingly inconsistent form from key players.