New York Red Bulls 2, Ft. Lauderdale Strikers 0
(Thierry Henry 2’, Mehdi Ballouchy 75’)
The New York Red Bulls are gathering a head of steam as they build toward kick off in the new MLS season next month.
The signs were encouraging all over the pitch for head coach Hans Backe with Thierry Henry and Mehdi Ballouchy getting the goals in a pre-season friendly with Fort Lauderdale Strikers and Tim Ream and Rafa Marquez developing a partnership at the heart of the defence.
Ballouchy, in particular, seems to be revelling in his role. “I think I do have a bit of freedom but I think it’s also a lot of running,” Ballouchy said. “It’s something that I’m willing to do – I enjoy it, I enjoy defending, I enjoy joining the attack. When our shape is good and our movement as well, it’s a great position.”
Watch highlights below or watch the entire game at the Red Bull New York website.
New York Red Bulls
Greg Sutton (GK) (Bouna Coundoul 46’), Roy Miller (Danleigh Borman 46'), Tim Ream, Rafa Marquez (Carlos Mendes 46’), Teemu Tainio* (Chris Albright 63’), Joel Lindpere, Mehdi Ballouchy, Tony Tchani (Carl Robinson 73’), Jan Gunnar Solli (Juan Agudelo 46’), Dane Richards, Thierry Henry
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