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New York Post
31-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Struggling Red Bulls face big questions heading into key stretch
New York Red Bulls coach Sandro Schwarz has never been one to get caught up with looking too far down the road. And the second-year coach wasn't looking to do that a day before the Red Bulls opened the Leagues Cup tournament against Chivas Guadalajara on Wednesday. Advertisement But the Red Bulls find themselves in a precarious situation after 25 league matches this season — on the wrong side of the playoff cutoff as they enter a compact part of their schedule and the stretch run of the MLS calendar. Over their next five matches, the Red Bulls will participate in the Leagues Cup, Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup and the MLS regular season — a stretch that will include three matches in one week — raising the question of where the team's priorities lie. The Leagues Cup, an in-season tournament between teams in Mexico's Liga MX and MLS that was first introduced in 2019, and the U.S. Open Cup offer a path for the team to qualify for the prestigious Concacaf Champions Cup. Advertisement Meanwhile, the Red Bulls have not missed the MLS playoffs in the previous 15 seasons. Nevertheless, if there was an organizational priority, Schwarz wasn't tipping his hand during a conversation with The Post. 'I would say it's not … more MLS or then Open Cup, or Leagues Cup, or something like that,' he said. 'For us, the priority is to bring our face on the field every day. That's the focus and that's, I think, actually, right now, so important in our situation. To see a chance in every game, to see opportunity in every game, for our confidence to believe in ourselves.' Since the end of May, things have not been great for the Red Bulls, and a club that shocked the MLS world to reach the MLS Cup Final last winter has recorded just one win over the past two months and fallen back to 10th place, one spot out of the playoff picture, after an ugly 1-0 loss to the Chicago Fire last weekend. Advertisement Red Bulls head coach Sandro Schwarz cheers on his squad during their loss to the Chicago Fire on July 26, 2025. Matt Marton-Imagn Images The Red Bulls have been without star Lewis Morgan, who has been out with a quad injury and isn't expected to return until late August, and Cameron Harper, who is dealing with a knee injury and is out indefinitely. It has raised concerns about the depth the team has to withstand the injury issues as scoring has been limited, averaging 1.56 goals per match, and their defense has struggled, conceding 17 goals over their past eight matches. Schwarz described it as 'unfair' to try and analyze the roster or the ongoing season when the topic was broached by The Post. Advertisement Red Bulls star Lewis Morgan, who has been out with a quad injury, isn't expected to return to the lineup until late August. Aristide Economopoulos for New York Post The results — or lack thereof — have left Red Bulls fans even more frustrated, with average attendance dipping from last season and supporters taking to social media, after the team seemingly had raised the bar with their playoff run last season and their first appearance in the league championship game in nearly two decades. The coach understood that the success of last year brought higher expectations but defended the current group. 'That's normal. It's not the first time that I had this experience, to be honest,' Schwarz said about the expectations. 'But for this group right now, it's not fair and we have to do everything to try to give our best. That's clear. The guys are doing a great job, and we have to handle some situations. … But the expectations are good, but I think it has also every time to be realistic, that's important. Ambitious, we are very competitive and that's what I can say we are every day.' Amid the slump for the Red Bulls and the start of the Leagues Cup, the MLS summer transfer window opened last week and the club has been linked to German striker Timo Werner, who has remained in ongoing negotiations with the Red Bulls about a possible jump to MLS after previously featuring for Tottenham Hotspur and RB Leipzig. During a pre-match press conference Wednesday, Schwarz said he and the front office have had conversations about bringing in players during the transfer window, but insisted that the change had to come from the group already with the team. 'This is our responsibility, what we have to change and we can change this with our behavior,' he said.
Newsweek
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
How to Watch Philadelphia Union vs. New York Red Bulls: Live Stream U.S. Open Cup Soccer, TV Channel
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup continues on Wednesday as the Philadelphia Union takes on the New York Red Bulls in the quarterfinals. The winner will head to the semifinals in September to face the winner of either Nashville or D.C. United. Tune in to CBS Sports Network on Wednesday night to see which team advances in the U.S. Open Cup. Ian Glavinovich #2 of Philadelphia Union moves the ball upfield during the first half against the Columbus Crew at Field on June 29, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio. Ian Glavinovich #2 of Philadelphia Union moves the ball upfield during the first half against the Columbus Crew at Field on June 29, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio. Photo byHow to Watch Philadelphia Union vs. New York Red Bulls Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 Time: 8:00 PM EDT Channel: CBS Sports Network Stream: Fubo (Try for free) The Philadelphia Union are out to stop a two-game losing streak, and the New York Red Bulls are without a win in four games. Only Major League Soccer sides are left in contention for the crown. Philadelphia ousted the last remaining team from outside the top tier of the U.S. soccer pyramid in the last round when it defeated the Pittsburgh Riverhounds 4-1. The Union is still sitting pretty at third in the conference, but has lost the lead, and needs to return to the dominant force in the East that they once were. The Red Bulls last reached the semifinals of this competition in 2022. Leipzig midfielder Emil Forsberg has hit a hot streak and scored in his last two appearances, including the opener against Minnesota. Live stream this U.S. Open Cup match on Fubo. Start your free trial now to catch the soccer action. Live stream the Philadelphia Union vs. New York Red Bulls game on Fubo. Start your free trial now! Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
Newsweek
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
How to Watch Minnesota United FC vs Chicago Fire: Live Stream U.S. Open Cup Soccer, TV Channel
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup continues on Tuesday as Minnesota United takes on Chicago Fire FC in the quarterfinals. The winner will head to the semifinals in September to face the winner of the San Jose Earthquakes vs Austin FC game. Tune in to CBS Sports Network on Tuesday night to see which team advances in the U.S. Open Cup. Michael Boxall #15 of Minnesota United FC jumps for a header over Fonseca Pedrinho #20 of FC Dallas during the MLS soccer game between FC Dallas and Minnesota United FC at Toyota Stadium on July... Michael Boxall #15 of Minnesota United FC jumps for a header over Fonseca Pedrinho #20 of FC Dallas during the MLS soccer game between FC Dallas and Minnesota United FC at Toyota Stadium on July 4, 2025 in Frisco, Texas. More Photo byHow to Watch Minnesota United FC vs Chicago Fire Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 Time: 8:00 PM EDT Channel: CBS Sports Network Stream: Fubo (Try for free) Minnesota United beat Louisville City FC 1-0 in the Round of 32, then took down fellow MLS side St. Louis City SC in the Round of 16 3-2 to advance. The team has never won the U.S. Open Cup but did finish second in 2019. Chicago Fire FC opened play in the Round of 32, knocking off USL Championship team Detroit City FC 4-0, then defeated the New England Revolution 3-1 in the Round of 16. The team last won this tournament in 2006. Outside of the U.S. Open Cup, Chicago currently sits ninth in the MLS Eastern Conference standings with 28 points, while Minnesota United is in third place in the Western Conference with 37 points. Live stream this U.S. Open Cup match on Fubo. You can also stream Wednesday's matchup between the Philadelphia Union and the New York Red Bulls, which will also air on CBS Sports Network. Start your free trial now to catch the soccer action. Live stream the Minnesota United FC vs Chicago Fire FC game on Fubo: Start your free trial now! Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
USA Today
08-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Lamar Hunt US Open Cup: Where to watch, quarterfinal bracket and schedule
The Chicago Fire look to become the first MLS team to win five U.S. Open Cup trophies. The 110th edition of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup — which continues play Tuesday, July 8 — is down to its elite eight, with each remaining team representing Major League Soccer as all lower-division clubs have been eliminated. One of the quarterfinal teams is the Chicago Fire. Helmed by former U.S. men's national team coach Gregg Berhalter, the Fire are attempting to become the first MLS club to win five Open Cup trophies. After enjoying success in the U.S. Open Cup early in their existence (winning in their inaugural season of 1998, and then again in 2000 and 2003), the Fire last won the tournament 19 years ago, which represents the last trophy won by the team. A fifth U.S. Open Cup win for Chicago would tie a U.S. Open Cup record, joining Maccabee Los Angeles (1973, 1975, 1977, 1978 and 1981) and Bethlehem Steel (1915-16, 1918-19, 1926) as five-time winners. The Fire have three more wins to get there. Besides the Fire, D.C. United is the only remaining team that has previously won the U.S. Open Cup, and a return to Open Cup glory would be a welcome change of pace from what has been a dismal 2025 MLS campaign. Austin FC, Minnesota United, Nashville SC, New York Red Bulls, Philadelphia Union and San Jose Earthquakes are all chasing their first U.S. Open Cup trophy. Here's how to watch the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinal games: How to watch US Open Cup quarterfinal games All games will stream on Paramount+. CBS Sports Network and CBS Sports Golazo Network to air select games. Tuesday, July 8 Wednesday, July 9 What is the US Open Cup? American soccer history is a disjointed and often-confusing enterprise, barren of the convenience of the century-long continuity of leagues such as Major League Baseball or the National Football League. However, one thread that ties the game of soccer together in this country through the years has been the U.S. Open Cup (officially known as the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup). The first U.S. Open Cup (originally called the National Challenge Cup) kicked off in 1913, seven years before the formation of the NFL and 12 years after the opening season of baseball's American League. The U.S. Open Cup — this country's oldest annual tournament for team sports — has been played every year since 1913 with the exception of 2020-21 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The tournament was modeled after England's FA Cup, so the single-elimination competition is open to U.S.-based amateur and professional clubs. The winner of the U.S. Open Cup — a team that technically is the national champion of American men's club soccer — earns a spot in the Concacaf Champions Cup. MLS has dominated the competition Since 1996, MLS teams have won all but one U.S. Open Cup; the Rochester Rhinos beat the Colorado Rapids in the 1999 final. While MLS has competed in the U.S. Open Cup since the league's inception, the old North American Soccer League avoided it. So, you won't see the likes of multiple-time NASL Soccer Bowl winners such as the New York Cosmos or Chicago Sting gracing the historical records of the U.S. Open Cup. USL sides Indy Eleven (2024 semifinalist), Sacramento Republic FC (2022 finalist) and FC Cincinnati (2017 semifinalist; FC Cincinnati began MLS play in 2019) have made deep tournament runs in recent years as lower division entries. Who has the most US Open Cup titles? If the National Association Football League had stood the test of time like MLB or the NFL, perhaps American sports fans would speak of Bethlehem Steel in the same reverence as the New York Yankees or Green Bay Packers. Bethlehem Steel won five U.S. Open Cups in the tournament's first 13 years. Four years after its last U.S. Open Cup championship in 1926, Bethlehem Steel folded. Meanwhile, the National Association Football League folded in 1921 and was essentially replaced by the American Soccer League, which shut down during the Great Depression in 1933. Bethlehem Steel played in both leagues. Even though its last title came in the 1920s, Bethlehem Steel remains tied for the most U.S. Open Cup championships (five) with Maccabi Los Angeles, a semi-pro soccer club that operated from 1971-1982. MLS teams are catching up to the early repeat champions, with the Chicago Fire, Sporting Kansas City and Seattle Sounders each with four championships. US Open Cup winners: Tournament champions since 1996 Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations. If you purchase through our links, the USA Today Network may earn a commission. Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.
India Today
28-06-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Olivier Giroud set to sign for Lille after terminating LAFC deal: Report
Frenck footballer Olivier Giroud is reportedly set to make his return to Europe after a season-long stint in the United States of America. The veteran French striker is set to end his current deal with Los Angeles FC and make the move back to Ligue 1 side to a report by ESPN, the 38-year-old wanted to go back to his home country after over a decade of playing outside of France. LAFC did not stand in his way and decided to allow him to make the switch he desired. His last game for the club will be against the Vancouver Whitecaps, a league fixture. Following this, he will arrive in France next week to make the move his stint with the Los Angeles-based club, he was part of the team that reached the 2024 Leagues Cup final, scoring his first goal for the team. In addition, he also scored in the 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup final, which is also the club's first Open Cup trophy. He is also France's all-time top goal-scorer and was part of the team that went on to win the World Cup in Russia. 'I want to thank all of the fans, my teammates and the staff at LAFC for making this an enjoyable stop in my career,' Giroud said. 'I am happy to have played a part in the success of LAFC. From winning a trophy last season to participating in the Club World Cup, this has been a great experience in L.A. for me and my family," Giroud said in a statement shared by the has been an exemplary professional during his time at LAFC. He brought humility and a winning mentality that helped elevate everyone around him. Olivier has been a tremendous ambassador for the club on and off the field. We are grateful for his contributions and wish him, his wife Jennifer, and his family all the very best in this next chapter," said LAFC Co-President & General Manager John have yet to officially announce the signing. But it is very likely that the signing will be made to fill the vacancy left by the Canadian striker, Jonathan David, who is also eyeing a move elsewhere.- Ends
