Ugly trumps pretty in gritty win over Red Bulls
Style points count for very little in Major League Soccer. Sure, soccer purists enjoy watching a possession game, one chock full of technical expertise and pinpoint passing. But in MLS? That is not necessarily the recipe for success.
Take the last two San Jose Earthquakes home games: a 1-1 draw against D.C. United and a 2-0 win over the New York Red Bulls. Which one was three-times as enjoyable to watch, and which one was worth three-times as many points in the standings.