POST-GAME NOTES: New York Red Bulls vs. Orlando City SC
- The New York Red Bulls got back in the win column with a 2-0 victory over Orlando City SC on Wednesday night at Red Bull Arena. Connor Lade got his first MLS goal – the game-winner, and Felipe doubled the advantage to stretch New York’s home-undefeated streak to seven games, including six consecutive shutouts.
- The Red Bulls are 8-9-3 on the season and sit in third place the Eastern Conference with 27 points.
- New York’s shutout streak reached 546 minutes at home. The Red Bulls have not allowed a goal at Red Bull Arena since the 86th minute of Orlando City’s last visit on April 24. New York won that match, 3-2.
- The Red Bulls are 3-1-1 all-time against Orlando City, and 2-1-0 in matches played in Harrison. New York takes the season series with two wins and a draw against the Purple Lions.
- Connor Lade got the first goal of his MLS career in the 38th minute, stepping into a loose ball after a Sean Davis corner kick and firing a strike by Joe Bendik from the top of the box.
- Lade is the franchise’s all-time leader in games played amongst Homegrown Players (69).
- Felipe got the second in the 59th minute, driving a free kick from the top of the box through traffic and beating Joe Bednik. Felipe has four goals this season, three of which have been from outside the penalty area.
- Luis Robles earned his seventh clean sheet of the season, making seven saves, including a diving save to stop Cyle Larin on a breakaway.
- Robles made his 126th regular season start in goal for New York, passing Tony Meola for most starts and appearances in goal. All of Robles’ appearances for New York have been consecutive. He is the league record holder in that category.
- New York is 40-38-20 all-time in the month of July. New York has scored 150 goals in June and allowed 152.
- The Red Bulls travel to Philadelphia for a nationally televised match against the Union on Sunday, July 17 (7 p.m. ET, TV: Fox Sports 1, Fox Deportes). New York then returns home to host the third New York Derby against New York City FC on Sunday, July 24 on FOX.
