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Red Bulls Report: Promise and Progress at Season’s End
B11 Blue beat DUSC 2-1 last weekend in a League Cup match, an impressive performance against a strong opponent, and won 6-2 in a league game against New Rochelle. After a tough start this season, losing four of its first five matches (mostly by one point), B11 Blue has finished strong, going 8-0-2 over the last… Read more
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Red Bulls Report: Mild Weather Heightens Enjoyment of Late Season Games
B11 Blue tied 2-2 East Fishkill over Halloween weekend. B12 Gold defeated East Ramapo Tigers 3-2 this weekend. Last weekend, the team lost 1-2 to Croton Hooligans despite tremendous effort. The game saw stellar goal tending, solid defense, and crisp passing, but an unfortunate, controversial late “goal” proved to be the difference in a well-played… Read more
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Red Bulls Report: Some Wins, Some Losses as Teams Build Spirit, Skills, and Stamina
B11 Blue reported several decisive wins, topping AS Roma 9-0 on Saturday and defeating Triboro United 6-2 in a League Cup game on Sunday. Last weekend the team celebrated a 5-0 victory against Tobar FC and a 5-3 success in a League Cup match over Elite Soccer LI Strikers. The team has rebounded exceedingly from… Read more
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Red Bulls Report: Progress and Camaraderie as Mid-Season Approaches
G13 Blue has been showing great improvement since the beginning of the season. Although the team lost 0-3 last week to Nirvana Journey, the game was evenly contested and the Red Bulls did not give up many chances. Nirvana capitalized on Red Bulls mistakes, however, and scored on a PK for a handball. Their keeper… Read more
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Red Bulls Wrap Up Second Weekend of Games Building Resilience with Well-Fought Losses
B13 Blue lost 1-2 to Fox Sports Academy in a well-fought away game. B12 Gold lost 3-6 to Riverdale, playing a competitive first half and fighting back from deficits twice to knot the game at three going into the break. Riverdale eventually pulled away late with their much deeper bench. A great effort by the… Read more
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Red Bulls Kick Off the Fall 2022 with Strong Performances on the Pitch
G12 Blue defeated Force FC 4-1 in its first ever 11 v 11 competitive game. The Red Bulls played 3-4-3 and dominated the first half, which ended 3-0 and included an own goal off a corner kick. Force seemed to play better in the second half as the Red Bulls grew tired and less organized. … Read more
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G14 Brings Home Big Win!
G14 Blue won against Rye Fire after the team found itself playing some bussin’ soccer. Addy and Luca found the back of the goal once, and Clodagh and Ayesha each found it twice. The girls are now tied for first place at the top of their table and lead in goals scored. Way to go… Read more
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G14 Blue Celebrates Mother’s Day with Well-Earned Win
G14 Blue defeated the Pelham Rebels in a 1-0 victory on a spectacular Mother’s Day Instant Classic. Even before the game started, the girls got to watch the last few minutes of their male peers notching a last minute win against their opponent . . . and the girls continued to wrap up WSSL business… Read more
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Spring Season Openers: Red Bulls Charge Ahead
B14 Gold rolled to a start-to-finish 7-1 victory last Sunday afternoon in a season-opening matchup against the Pelham Strikers. Clemente and Micah each recorded a brace and Sebastian, Ajay, and Tommy rounded out the scoring to give Coach Saperstein a resounding victory in his B14 Gold coaching debut. B12 Blue defeated New Rochelle 6-2, with a hat trick… Read more
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Red Bulls Results: Teams Close Season with Spirit, Gratitude, and Joy for the Beautiful Game!
G14 Blue finished up the season with a 0-2 loss to the top team in the bracket, the Pelham Rebels. Overall, the Red Bulls totaled five wins, three losses, and two draws. The game featured a half-time monsoon, but the girls played fantastically well. And if you watched Sportscenter on Sunday night, you might’ve seen… Read more
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Red Bulls Results: Chill in the Air, Heat on the Pitch
B8 Blue defeated Hillcrest Lakers Warriors 7-2. B10 Blue defeated AS Roma 3-0 on a beautiful day on Randall’s Island. Both teams played excellent defense and the game was scoreless until well into the first half. James scored first with a long free kick to give the Red Bulls a 1-0 lead going into halftime.… Read more
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Halloween Weekend Games: Spirited Play on the Pitch!
B8 Blue bested Lansdowne Yonkers Kickers 6-1. B10 Blue defeated Dix Hills SC 4-2 on a rainy Saturday morning in Dix Hills. The home team scored first, but Odin quickly equalized after stealing the ball from the opposing defenders and driving the ball past the keeper. Finn then followed with another goal after a steal… Read more
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Red Bulls Results: Mid-Season Games Show Teamwork and Perseverance
B8 Blue lost 1-5 to Asphalt Green. B10 Blue defeated FC Westchester 6-4 on a crisp day on Randall’s Island. The Red Bulls scored first when Odin put a bouncing ball past the keeper with a strong right foot. FC Westchester quickly evened the score before Finn put the Red Bulls back in the lead… Read more
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Red Bulls Results: Teamwork, Focus, and Spirited Play Lead to Success on the Pitch
B8 Blue bested Manhattan SC Genoa 8-2. B10 Blue beat La Liga 10-1 on a windy day on Randall’s Island. The match was lopsided from the start and the Red Bulls played a man down for about half the game. Odin scored three goals, Nico and Tate had two each (despite splitting goalkeeper responsibilities), and… Read more
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Red Bulls Teams Place First at Monroe-Woodbury Columbus Day Weekend Tournament!
Two Red Bulls teams placed first for their respective divisions in the Monroe-Woodbury Columbus Day Weekend Tournament. B8 brought home the gold for the youngest Red Bulls teams. Congratulations to the boys and Coach Steve Steadham! B8 showing off their medals. B14 Gold brought home the gold by winning the U14 Division in the Monroe-Woodbury… Read more
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More Beautiful Weather for Weekend’s Games
B10 Blue lost 2-5 against a powerful Yorktown Fusion team on a beautiful day in Yorktown Heights. Yorktown dominated the first half, emerging only 2-0 on strong defensive play by the Red Bulls and excellent goalkeeping by Amin. Despite top-notch goalkeeping by Jeremy in the second half, Yorktown scored twice more to bring the tally to… Read more
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Red Bulls Results: Pitch Perfect Fall Weather Graces Last Games of September
B8 Blue bested Hillcrest Lakers Warriors 6-0! B10 Blue defeated NY Premier FC 9-2 on a beautiful day at Randall’s Island. The game proved to be a bit lopsided and the Red Bulls went into the half up 8-1 after two goals from Odin, two from James, two from Brooks, and one each from Nico… Read more
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LET THE GAMES BEGIN! Red Bulls Teams Come Out on Top in First Games of the Fall 2021 Season
Eager players hit the pitch early in September, practicing skills and bonding with teammates, gearing up for their first games of the season. West Side Soccer League also welcomes both a new Commissioner, Vilda Mayuga, and Travel Program Director, John Yarwood, to its leadership team. We are grateful to Bob Hong and Meredith Berkowitz for… Read more
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Red Bulls Results: Final Games of a Successful Season!
B8 Violet played hard but lost to MSC PSG 4-9. B9 Blue and B9 Gold met in the final derby of the season on a hot day at SUNY Purchase, with Blue defeating Gold 4-1. After fifteen minutes of intense scoreless action, Jeremy scored for Blue with a strong right foot and Odin followed with… Read more
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Red Bulls Results: As Season’s End Grows Near, Teams Show Growth and Great Spirit
G13 Blue once again struck a draw with Munay Spirit, though this time with a score of 2-2, as last time they battled to a 0-0 tie. Reese netted the first goal, taking the Red Bulls into halftime up 1-0. In the second half, however, they yielded a goal early to equalize at 1-1. Zoe… Read more
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Red Bulls Results: Teams Keep their Cool Despite Sweltering Heat
G13 Blue lost to the Mahopac Aces 1-4. The Red Bulls played a great fifty-five minutes before the game quickly got away from them. Down 0-1 at half on a blistering and deflected shot, G13 Blue came back hard and controlled the third quarter of the game, including a great goal by Luca off a… Read more
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B13 Blue Advances to the State Cup Final: First Team in WSSL History!
In a first for the WSSL Red Bulls, B13 Blue advanced to the State Cup Final, defeating Patch-Med Thunder 6-5 in a game resulting in post-overtime penalty kicks. The Boys in Blue overcame an hour drive to Long Island, the 90-plus degree weather, and an away field disadvantage through teamwork and pluck. Their “Supporters Club,” aka –… Read more
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Red Bulls Results: Energy and Enthusiasm Persist on the Pitch Despite Unseasonably High Temperatures
G11 Blue played two games against Asphalt Green. While Saturday’s game ended 0-0, Sunday’s game proved more challenging. Although being the stronger team, the Red Bulls could not find a hole in their opponent’s defense. The team found ways in the second half, however, to outsmart Asphalt Green, decisively winning 3-0. Cielo, Alexandra, and Meital… Read more
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Red Bulls Results: Teams Working Together, Playing Hard, Enjoying the Beautiful Game
B8 Violet lost 2-8 to NYSC. B9 Blue lost a hard-fought game to MSC Pachuca 3-4 on a beautiful day at Randall’s Island. Visiting MSC scored first, but Ross soon evened the score when he put the ball in the back of the net for the Red Bulls, with a powerful kick that deflected off an MSC defender.… Read more
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B13 Blue Wins Again, Advancing to the State Cup Semi-Final
Coming off a 5-0 win against SB Athletico Direwolf in the State Cup Round of 16 last weekend, B13 Blue faced FC Somers Villa in the Quarter Finals on Saturday at Van Cortlandt Park. Roo launched a shot inside the six-yard box to put the team ahead 1-0. Starting the second half tied 1-1, Ahaan,… Read more
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Mother’s Day Weekend Round Up: Rainy Weather Doesn’t Dull Vibrant Action on the Soccer Field
G11 Blue played two challenging games over the weekend. In a cliffhanger against Park Slope, the Red Bulls prevailed, winning the game 1-0 with a goal by Meital. In the NY open on Sunday, G11 Blue faced one of the top Long Island teams of the NYCSL. In a hard fought match G11 finally had… Read more
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Red Bulls Results: Teams Bring Energy, Effort, and Enthusiasm to the Pitch
B9 Blue notched its first victory of the season with a 6-2 win over MSC Bayern. Viggo started the team off strong with a powerful first goal only minutes into the game. Ross followed with two quick goals, including one off a rebound from a nice shot by Tate. MSC countered with a goal to… Read more
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Red Bulls Results: Rain Brings Cancellations for Some Teams While Others Play On
B8 Violet bested Asphalt Green 6-3. B9 Blue tied MSC Bayern 5-5 on a beautiful afternoon in Randall’s Island. The Red Bulls started the scoring with a goal by Finn off an assist by Odin. The MSC team tied the score at 1-1 before Ross scored to bring the Red Bulls ahead 2-1. James scored… Read more
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Red Bulls Results: Spring Air Brisk but Teams Bring Heat to the Pitch
In Sunday’s second league game, G11 faced city rival MSC on Randall’s Island, winning 6-1. The team mostly dominated the game from kick-off, with Mina scoring the first goal within the first minutes. Cielo followed with two more goals. After the half, Chloe, Mina, and CJ increased the lead to 6-0. MSC managed to score… Read more
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Mixed Weather Brings Rain and Shine to Opening Weekend Games
B8 Violet lost 2-4 to NYSC Blue. B9 Blue lost a hard-fought match 2-3 against MSC Pachuca. Playing in the rain at Randall’s Island, MSC scored first and entered the half up 1-0. In the second half, the Red Bulls tied the game with a goal from Finn, who picked up a loose ball in… Read more
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B11 Blue Kicks Off Spring 2021 Season with Solid Win
We enthusiastically welcome this Spring Soccer Season with renewed hope that the weeks ahead will bring good health, cooperative weather, and many opportunities for the Red Bulls teams of West Side Soccer League to practice and compete in the beautiful game. Premier teams have already been hard at work practicing, and some even enjoyed their… Read more
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B13 Blue Kicks Off New York Cup with Solid Victory
B13 Blue successfully launched their NY Cup campaign on Sunday with a 6-2 defeat of crosstown rivals Soccer Stars United. Using the powerful winds to good effect the team bossed both possession and territory with some fine individual efforts from Daniel and Roo upfront and Liam in goal. Caio and Ayub also scored their first… Read more
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As Season’s End Nears, Red Bulls Show Growth, Grit, and Great Joy on the Pitch
G8 Blue closed its season with a well-deserved first win, defeating Manhattan Force 2-0. Thalia and Grace scored the two goals, while Kira and Gigi skillfully played goalie, maintaining the shut out with the assistance of a solid defense. The young team showed significant improvement from start to finish and increasingly gelled with each game. Sad… Read more
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Sunny, Summer Weather Shines on Early November Games
G8 Blue lost to Pelham Wolfpack 1-7, but the team worked super hard and had a lot of fun as usual. G8 Blue enjoying soccer on a beautiful day: G13 Blue defeated Gotham Girls Flamengo 5-0. B8 Blue (Violet Division) defeated Lansdowne Barcelona 6-0. B9 Gold played two games at home this weekend, winning both.… Read more
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Rainy, Cold Weather Doesn’t Deter Determined Red Bulls
B8 Blue (Violet Division) narrowly lost to Eastchester Toros 4-5. B9 Blue defeated MSC Bayern 2-1 on Randall’s Island. All the scoring came in the first half, with Viggo and Fin scoring, followed by one for the Bayern team. The Red Bulls ably defended their lead in the second half — with timely assistance from… Read more
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With a Chill in the Air, Red Bulls Bring Heat to the Pitch
G13 Blue defeated Pelham Rebels 6-1. After going down 0-1 early in the game for the first goal they yielded this season, the G13 Blue girls delivered six straight goals capped by Clodagh’s “goal of the year” volley into the back of the net. The girls move to a 4-0 record with 17 goals for… Read more
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B13 Blue Goalie Blocks a PK!
Goalie Liam of B13 Blue: ready for the save . . . and . . . SUCCESS!
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Another Beautiful Weekend for the Beautiful Game as Red Bulls Bring Energy and Enthusiasm to the Pitch
B8 Blue (Violet Division) topped Lansdowne Yonkers Barcelona 6-0. B9 Blue beat Landsdown Yonkers Liverpool 4-1 during a beautiful afternoon in Riverside Park. The Yonkers team scored first and entered the half up 1-0. The Red Bulls, however, came out of the break with an offensive barrage that overwhelmed the Liverpool team, with Ross, Amin, Ethan,… Read more
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Spirited Games Enliven Long Holiday Weekend
B9 Blue beat MSC Pachuca 4-1 on a beautiful afternoon in Riverside Park. James scored the first goal for the Red Bulls off an indirect kick from Odin. MSC then countered to bring the game even at 1-1. Ross scored the Red Bulls’ next goal after a short corner from Viggo to Amin, who passed the… Read more
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Sunshine and Clear Blue Skies Brighten Second Weekend of Red Bulls Action
G8 Blue lost 1-6 to Pelham Wolfpack. The young Red Bulls showed definite progress over the past week and played hard throughout the game. Thalia B. scored the team’s only goal. Another shot appeared to cross the line but the referee was not close enough to confirm the goal. Thalia B. and Talia V. played… Read more
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Excitement, Gratitude, and Joy Palpable as Red Bulls Teams Return to the Pitch
Amid these uncertain times, this weekend’s games provided for many a welcome respite and taste of “old normal.” Happiness and good cheer abounded, both on the pitch and off, with everyone so thrilled to be participating in some way in the “beautiful game.” This season would not be possible without the tremendous and exceptional efforts… Read more
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B13 North Red Bulls Participate in West Side Soccer League’s VIP Program
B13 North‘s Alex, Charlie, Grady, Hayden, and Sam rounded out a full weekend of soccer, playing as mainstream practice partners to children with special needs. Despite the blustery wind and cold temperatures, the boys had fun helping others play the beautiful game.
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Final Weekend of 2019 Games: Red Bulls Brave Bitter Cold, Bring Fiery Heat to the Pitch
G10 defeated the Castleford Bobcats 2-0 and finished first in its division. In a game where the team remained in control from start to finish, CJ and Meital each scored a goal for the Red Bulls. Afterwards, the team celebrated their victory with a hearty meal in a cozy restaurant. G13 completed its season… Read more
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Penultimate Weekend of Games Sees Red Bulls Teams Yielding Positive Results
B8E defeated MSC Bayern 8-2 in a home game. The Red Bulls pressured their opponents throughout the first half playing on the other side of the field. Nathan opened the scoring; Charlie followed with several goals; and Everett added another. At halftime the score was 6-0. In the second half MSC scored two goals, but… Read more
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As Chilly Weather Sets In, Red Bulls Bring Plenty of Heat to the Pitch
G10 won 3-2 against their “archrival” Bedford Sharks and took the lead in its league. In a fast and physical game the Red Bulls remained in charge from the moment they scored their first goal. Meital, Mina, and CJ scored for their team. Go Red Bulls! G13 lost 0-1 to Rye Brook Wildcats. The… Read more
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After Several Weekends of Game-Ready Weather, Heavy Rain Causes Cancellations
B10N bested White Plains 2 – 1. B10W defeated Riverdale Avengers 4-0, playing amid an absolutely torrential downpour for most of the game in Riverside Park. Despite the worst weather of the fall schedule, it was the most impressive performance so far for this team, which has shown strong, steady progress as a cohesive unit… Read more
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B16 Comes From Behind to Draw
A draw that ends as a moral victory. Our B16 boys ventured deep into Long Island this past Sunday to battle not only Stony Brook’s Cruzeiro, but also a rather unyieldingly generous downpour. The first half consisted of an evenly balanced contest, yet the opposition managed to score twice and against the trend of play. In the… Read more
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Red Bulls Results: Action-Packed Weekend of Games After Columbus Break
B8E kicked off an action-packed weekend with the Mt. Olive Halloween Classic tournament on Saturday, where they played two full 50-minute games. In the first game, the Red Bulls crushed Madison Cosmos, with the score reaching into double digits to 0, as everyone lost count after a while. The next game against Montclair Red was… Read more
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G11 Tournament Team excels at Northport
The WSSL Tournament team had two great days at Northport against well matched opposition. After losing the first game against the eventual winners 0-1, the team stepped up their game to rebound with a 3-0 win. On Sunday after going down 0-1, we scored a great goal from outside the box to tie-1-1. And we… Read more
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Columbus Day Weekend: Tournaments for Many Teams
B9W placed third in the Monroe-Woodbury United Soccer Club Columbus Day Weekend Tournament, encountering stiff competition throughout the day. After winning 5-2 behind a Nemo hat trick in Game 1, the Red Bulls opposed a much tougher team in Game 2 and lost 0-2. In Game 3 the Red Bulls competed against the toughest team… Read more
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