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Red Bulls confident entering Game 2
There is no chest-thumping bravado, no “guaranteed victory” statements like those uttered by legendary New York sports figures Joe Namath and Mark Messier. No, the New York Red Bulls instead take a quiet confidence with them to Robertson Stadium in Houston for the all-important second leg of the Western Conference Semifinal Series on Sunday afternoon.There is no chest-thumping bravado, no “guaranteed victory” statements like those uttered by legendary New York sports figures Joe Namath and Mark Messier. No, the New York Red Bulls instead take a quiet confidence with them to Robertson Stadium in Houston for the all-important second leg of the Western Conference Semifinal Series on Sunday afternoon.

Sports of The Times: Red Bulls’ Title Would Salve 13 Years of Misfortune
Raging Red Bulls fans like Johnny Toro have endured numerous painful defeats over more than a decade watching Major League Soccer’s star-crossed franchise.

Real advance to Conference Championship
Real Salt Lake went from longtime Western Conference cellar dwellers to earning a spot in the Western Conference Championship after playing Chivas USA to a thrilling 2-2 draw Saturday night at The Home Depot Center.Real Salt Lake went from longtime Western Conference cellar dwellers to earning a spot in the Western Conference Championship after playing Chivas USA to a thrilling 2-2 draw Saturday night at The Home Depot Center.

Red Bulls Hold On to Advance to M.L.S. Cup for the First Time
Dave van den Bergh scored in the 28th minute Saturday night and the Red Bulls defeated Real Salt Lake, 1-0, and reached the M.L.S. Cup for the first time in the club’s history.

Crew advance with win over Wizards
The Columbus Crew are 90 minutes away from reaching the MLS Cup Final for the first time in the club's existence after defeating the Kansas City Wizards 2-0 Saturday night at Crew Stadium, winning their Eastern Conference Semifinal Series 3-1 on aggregate.The Columbus Crew are 90 minutes away from reaching the MLS Cup Final for the first time in the club’s existence after defeating the Kansas City Wizards 2-0 Saturday night at Crew Stadium, winning their Eastern Conference Semifinal Series 3-1 on aggregate.

Goal: Road Was Kind to Visitors in M.L.S.
Three of four visiting teams in the first round of the M.L.S. playoffs did what most teams strive and struggle to do — get a draw on the road.