The New York Red Bulls' first-ever CONCACAF Champions League knockout round was entertaining, but ultimately frustrating for fans of the home team. In front of a small, late-February crowd, RBNY did enough to win but came away with a draw. In the context of a home-and-away series that could be decided by away goals, it puts the Red Bulls at a slight disadvantage: they must score in the second leg against Vancouver; must not lose; and may need to score more than once if the Whitecaps find some form.
Unfortunately for the Red Bulls, the key takeaway from this match is that scoring is the aspect of their game that still needs the most work as they transition from preseason to competitive play.