Orlando City vs. New York Red Bulls in the MLS playoffs: results, highlights

The New York Red Bulls started the MLS Cup Playoffs by eliminating the reigning league champions.

Now they have a chance to become MLS champions.

The Red Bulls are playing for the MLS Cup title after defeating Orlando City SC 1-0 in the Eastern Conference final at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, Florida on Saturday night.

The Los Angeles Galaxy and Seattle Sounders FC meet in the Western Conference final at 10:30 p.m.

The Red Bulls will be the visiting team in the MLS Cup final on December 7th.

Andres Reyes scored a header in the 47th minute^Th Minute, from the left side of the penalty area after a corner that sealed the Red Bulls’ second trip to the MLS Cup final.

“Nobody really believed in us, but we did it. But the work is not done yet,” said Red Bulls star Emil Forsberg in an interview after the game.

The Red Bulls, who have the longest playoff appearance streak in American sports at 15 years, are still seeking their first MLS Cup. They lost 3-1 to Columbus Crew in the 2008 final, the team’s only appearance in the championship game.

However, the Red Bulls’ playoff run began with them eliminating defending champion Columbus Crew in two games in the first round of the playoffs. In the semifinals they defeated in-state rivals New York City FC 2-0. And they are just one win away from the title.

New York entered the playoffs as the No. 6 seed in the Eastern Conference, overtaking the likes of Lionel Messi and Supporters’ Shield winners Inter Miami, The Crew and last year’s Shield winners FC Cincinnati.

“I am very proud of the whole group. The last few weeks have been great, and now we have a big one. “We’re not done yet,” Red Bulls coach Sandro Schwarz said in an interview after the win.

Orlando City was the No. 4 seed in the playoffs and needed three games to beat Charlotte FC in the first round before defeating playoff favorite Atlanta United (who eliminated Inter Miami) in the semifinals.

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