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SPORTS WRAP<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BY WILLIAM HATHAWAY, JR.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PHOTOS BY FELICIA LAGUERRE OWENS<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The New York Red Bulls were at home at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison this past weekend, where they hosted their bitter vial NYC FC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In the 44th minute, winger Cade Cowell found Jorge Ruvalcaba, who laced the back of the net to put the Red Bulls up 1-0. At the 51st minute, NYC FC Andres Perea tied it 1-1, which would hold up after Full Time for the final. NYRB goalkeeper Ethan Horvath made five saves on the night, which is tied for the most saves in a single match in his Major League Soccer career. Defender Justin Che played his first game since suffering a hamstring injury against Toronto FC in March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The 1-1 tie was fitting, as both teams are also tied in the standings at 5-5-4 on the season so far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In other sports, the Prudential Center in Newark hosted World Elite Sumo, which was founded by former top division sumo wrestler Abdelrahman \u201cThe Great Sandstorm\u201d Shalan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the event, 12 matches made up the card. Among those taking to the ring were Sandstorm, Jim Grammer, Rui Johnson, Giorgi Kvir and Zach Johnson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is fast approaching, and will see MetLife Stadium host eight matches, including the championship game on July 19th. This is the world\u2019s biggest tournament, being played in America at East Rutherford. There will be a big fan celebration on May 26th in New York City. United States men\u2019s head coach Maurico Pochettino will officially unveil the 26 players who will represent the nation on the world stage. In addition to the local area, Philadelphia will also host some games<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, New Jersey Transit will offer round trip tickets from Penn Station to MetLife Stadium at a \u201creduced\u201d price of $98.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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