The New York Red Bulls couldn’t have dreamed a better start to their run in the MLS is Back Tournament, opening with a 1-0 win over Atlanta United on Saturday night.
Midfielders Kaku and Florian Valot provided a bit of magic in the opening minutes, with Kaku playing a perfect ball into the space in front of Valot. The Frenchman was able to collect the ball in stride and dribble in alone to beat Atlanta ‘keeper Brad Guzan.
Head coach Chris Armas praised the pair, who joined him in the post-game press conference.
“It's fitting for the two guys sitting next to me, Flo [Valot] and Kaku both,” said Armas.