The Union's Chris Albright and the Red Bulls' Kenny Cooper...

The Union's Chris Albright and the Red Bulls' Kenny Cooper fight to head the ball during a game at PPL Park. (Oct. 27, 2012) Credit: Getty

HARRISON, N.J. -- In the aftermath of superstorm Sandy, Major League Soccer has asked second-seeded D.C. United and the third-seeded New York Red Bulls to alternate home dates in their upcoming Eastern Conference semifinal series.

The opening game will now be played in Washington on Saturday at 8 p.m.. The Red Bulls will host the return leg of the two-game, total-goal series on Wednesday, Nov. 7 at 8:00 p.m.

The series was originally scheduled to open at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, N.J., on Saturday.

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed is heading 'Out East' to showcase the ultimate local spots you need to explore. Credit: Randee Daddona, Michael A. Rupolo Sr.

Out East Show: Visit The Shamrock evergreen maze, Sannino Vineyard, Seven Ponds Orchard and the Warrior Ranch Foundation NewsdayTV's Doug Geed is heading 'Out East' to showcase the ultimate local spots you need to explore.

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed is heading 'Out East' to showcase the ultimate local spots you need to explore. Credit: Randee Daddona, Michael A. Rupolo Sr.

Out East Show: Visit The Shamrock evergreen maze, Sannino Vineyard, Seven Ponds Orchard and the Warrior Ranch Foundation NewsdayTV's Doug Geed is heading 'Out East' to showcase the ultimate local spots you need to explore.

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