Michael Battista

Is…is this what hope feels like?

I’m sad I’ll prob never make it to Keyworth unless I do an impromptu trip this summer lol

This concludes the postgame press conference with Red Bull New York head coach Michael Bradley following his team's 1-0 win over the New England Revolution.
#RBNY #NERevs #NYCSN

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On building the connection with supporters today. Bradley says it means a lot. Says SIS is amazing. Calls it unique and amazing, played a lot of games here (usually as an opposing player). Being on the right side of things here is amazing. Team showed who they want to be.
#RBNY

Bradley says Mehmeti's ability to push and especially close chances off against the other team were crucial. His understanding of the game is developing in a good way. He has the NUANCE, uses his intelligence. Team is pleased with his development.
#RBNY #NERevs

Bradley on Donkor, said he was "feeling something" so they didn't want to take any chances and subbed him off. On Dos Santos maxing out short term callups, says they will all sit down on what happens next.
#RBNY #NERevs

Bradley says team pushed things in a good way during the first half. Revs stepped up, but went low and deep when NY crossed midfield. Not easy to breakdown. Team couldn't get frustrated, just execute ideas better. Goal will come then.
#RBNY #NERevs

On what Bradley meant when he said Adri and Julian had personality, he says they aren't afraid and ready to play the football Red Bull wants to play. Team does not expect perfect. But they are ready to react and compete. That part is the most important.
#RBNY #NERevs

On the confidence that can come out of a 1-0 win, Bradley says New York wants to be an aggressive team but wants to do that to not give up chances/goals. Helps be a better defensive team. Chances to add a second, time to improve that, but good teams close out games.
#RBNY #NERevs

Bradley says he knows what Mehmeti and Dos Santos can do after coaching them last year. Only had Hall once last year, tried to watch him closely in training (and U17 #FIFAWorldCup). Preseason was crucial. Challenged this group. Young guys are doing well with it.
#RBNY #NERevs

Red Bull New York head coach Michael Bradley says Mehmeti & Hall have football and personality. It was more clear every day that they needed to be on the field. Team is really happy with their progress (2nd straight goal, assist combo). Going to keep pushing them.
#RBNY #NERevs

Postgame press conference with Red Bull New York head coach Michael Bradley following his team's 1-0 win over the New England Revolution is coming up shortly.
#RBNY #NERevs #NYCSN

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FINAL
Red Bull New York 1-0 New England Revolution

Its six points in two games thanks to Julian Hall. A second half goal, his third of the season, is enough to get past #NERevs. Overall #RBNY was in control through the final 45, stopped the Revs late push.
#NYCSN

90+2' Double Red Bull sub.
Rosborough in for Cowell
Bergren in for Rojas.
1-0 #RBNY
#NERevs #NYCSN

82' Red Bull New York sub
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting comes in for Jorge Ruvalcaba.
1-0 #RBNY
#NERevs #NYCSN

81’ Great ping pong work by New York, shot by Hall is saved but he’s offside anyway.
1-0 #RBNY
#NERevs #NYCSN

72' Red Bull New York sub
Juan Mina in, Matthew Dos Santos out. Good performance by the #NYRBII defender.

Surprised no Valencia coming in.
1-0 #RBNY
#NERevs #NYCSN

68' Shot by the Revolution in the box, Ethan Horvath out of position, Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty heads it over the net off the line. Corner kick after is easily handled.
1-0 #RBNY
#NERevs #NYCSN

53’ RED BULL GOAL

Julian Hall with his third of the year. A diving header off a pass from Adri Mehmeti gives New York a deserved lead.
1-0 #RBNY
#NERevs #NYCSN

HALFTIME
Red Bull New York 0-0 New England Revolution

Can't say much from what I saw. New York seems to be holding the ball more. #NERevs with one shot all half and I didn't see it. #RBNY with one chance before I got here that really threatened (Che from distance).
#NYCSN

Time to do that soccer.

Got here half an hour in.

Red Bull New York and New England Revolution are still scoreless at Sports Illustrated Stadium.

Michael Bradley with the same Starting XI for #RBNY.

#NYCSN
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Why, yes it is!

Halftime
New York Cosmos 2-0 FC Motown

Even game to start, #NYCosmos offense found itself as time went on. Goals in 23rd and 31st. Hard to tell who scored (no numbers).

Will try to get more info. But heading out to get to Red Bull New York vs New England in Harrison.
#RBNY

TEAMS ON THE FIELD

The New York Cosmos and FC Motown preseason friendly at Hinchcliffe Stadium is off and running!

#NYCosmos

Both the Cosmos and FC Motown are warming up at Hinchcliffe Stadium.

The #NYCosmos staff and fans did a great job shoveling this morning.

Snow on the ground but it’s warm.

Soccer weather.

Time to do that soccer.

The New York Cosmos host FC Motown at Hinchcliffe Stadium today in a preseason friendly. #NYCosmos continuing prep for USL League One, Motown preparing for US Open Cup.

For the first time since 2017 I’ll see the Cosmos play in person.
#NPSL #USL #USOC2026

Brooklyn FC introduces Golden Goal, their official collaboration lager with Threes Brewing.

Because what would a Brooklyn soccer team be without a hipster beer made by a guy who would def rock a flannel in the summer at Maimonides Park.

I love lower-league soccer, and there are some great success stories - Vermont among them.

Saying it is 'thriving' not three days after Tormenta folds two weeks before their season is a wild thing.

The majority of lower-league clubs are like Tormenta, not Vermont.

This is sports heritage.

If anyone bought the New York Cosmos 2026 secondary kit WITHOUT the sponsor in size XL, DM me if you are willing to part with it.

Team isn't selling them without the sponsor anymore. I desperately want this version.

Can discuss cost in DM or in comments.
#NYCosmos

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