Red Bulls Stun Defending Champion Crew in MLS Playoffs
New York Red Bulls eliminate Columbus Crew in a dramatic penalty shootout, advancing to the Eastern Conference semifinals.
- The Red Bulls, seeded seventh, swept the second-seeded Columbus Crew in a best-of-three series, winning both games.
- Goalkeeper Carlos Coronel was pivotal, making three consecutive saves in the penalty shootout to secure the Red Bulls' victory.
- Despite a dominant regular season with club records for goals and points, Columbus's playoff run ended abruptly in the first round.
- Emil Forsberg's penalty kick in the 80th minute gave the Red Bulls a late lead, but Christian Ramirez's stoppage-time goal forced a shootout.
- Columbus's exit marks a significant upset, disrupting expectations for a deep playoff run after their 2023 MLS Cup win.
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