Probable Lineups
4-2-3-1
4-4-1-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Major League Soccer.
Missing Players
New York
San Jose
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Roy Miller | Doubtful | 6.5 |
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Steven Lenhart | Out | N/A | |
Mark Sherrod | Out | 6.01 | |
Marvell Wynne | Doubtful | 6.99 | |
Jordan Stewart | Doubtful | 6.67 |
Team News
New York
San Jose
- Costa Rican Roy Miller is likely to miss the game against the San Jose Earthquakes as the defender struggles through injury.
- Other than that, Jesse Marsch has a fully fit squad to choose from.
- Mark Watson has a number of injury concerns for the game against the the New York Red Bulls, with Jordan Stewart a doubt.
- Steven Lenhart and Mark Sherrod are also doubts for the San Jose Earthquakes, with Marvell Wynne a further concern for Watson.
This game was wrapped by the 1st half. San Jose failed to deal with Redbull's speed and movement with the ball. Their biggest failure was dealing with Redbull's hit press. Redbull played high up the pitch and defended from the front. San Jose were slow to adapt this lost possession very easily. This was exemplified by Redbull's 2nd goal, redbull winning the ball deep in San Jose (poor keeper throw) great work from Sam on the right shifting ball onto his left to provide cross for Grella who finished well at the back post. But yet again San Jose slow slow slow to react to this. San Jose had a brief spell in the 2nd half but this was result of lack of concentration in Redbull passing. Best chance in this period fell to Innocent in 83rd minute (double chance). However, overall, Redbull were the better team by some way and really should of punished San Jose in the 2nd half.