Photos by Scott Marsh, Captions by Alfredo Fumacas

Opening day at Red Bull Arena

The red carpet awaits the protagonists

South Ward Remembered Mike Petke

NY Red Bull’s Dax McCarty organizes play in the midfield

NYRB’s Sal Zizzo and DCU’s Nick Deleon fight for the ball during the first half

Bradley Wright Phillips opens up his season tally with a beauty in the 25th minute

NYRBs’ right back Chris Duvall sends a ball up field during first half of play

DCU’s Davy Arnaud tries to get control of the ball during the first half

Sal Zizzo whips in a corner

NYRB’s debutant Kemar Lawrence during one of his incursions into DCU’s half.

DCU’s Bill Hamid intercepts a cross

NYRB’s Damien Perrinelle and DCU’ Chris Rolfe fight for control of the ball during the second half of play.