Red Bulls defeat Revolution, clinch spot in MLS Cup playoffs
HARRISON, N.J. — Aaron Long scored in the 89th minute and the Red Bulls beat the New England Revolution 1-0 on Wednesday night. Both teams clinched playoff spots later when FC Dallas beat Inter Miami.
Long put away a half-volley from the top of the 6-yard box after Tim Parker's re-directed a corner kick by Alejandro Romero Gamarra.
Ryan Meara had two saves for his third shutout of the season. The Red Bulls (8-8-5) aew unbeaten in their last five games, but have just two wins in their last seven.
New England (7-6-8) is winless, with two losses, in its last three games.