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| THE METROSTARS QUEST FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP |
MetroStars - MLS Playoff Schedule vs. Chicago - Semifinals
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| Game | Date | Place | Time | Final | Broadcast |
| Game 1 | Tues./ Sep. 26, 2000 | Away | 8:00 pm | L 3-0 | ESPN2 |
| Game 2 | Sat./ Sep. 30, 2000 | Home | 6:00 pm | W 2-0 | ESPN2 |
| Game 3* | Fri./ Oct. 6, 2000 | Away | 8:00 pm | L 3-2 | ESPN |
MetroStars Fall to Chicago
Semi Finals - Game 3 -
On Friday, October 6th, the MetroStars were defeated 3-2 by the Chicago Fire in the decisive game of the best-of-three series. The Fire took an early lead in the game off of goals by defender C.J. Brown and forward Hristo Stoitchkov. The MetroStars responded quickly as Adolfo Valencia scored two goals within five minutes of the Fire's attack. In the 88th minute of the game, Ante Razov scored off a pass from teammate Chris Armas to send the Chicago Fire back to the MLS Cup Final for the second straight year. After a remarkable year that saw the New York/New Jersey MetroStars make their climb from worst to first, we wish the club continued success in the 2001 MLS season.
MetroStars Force a Game Three Against Chicago
Semi Finals - Game 2 - On
Saturday Sept. 30th, the NY/NJ MetroStars defeated the Chicago Fire by a score
of 2-0 to even the series at 1-1. The MetroStars goals were scored by Mark
Chung and Adolfo Valencia. Chicago was unable to get on the
scoreboard as a result of goalkeeper and Captain Mike Ammann's return
to the lineup after suffering an injury near the end of the regular
season. The teams will play a decisive game three on Friday, October
6th in Chicago. The winner of the game will play in the MLS Cup final
on October 15th in Washington D.C. against either Kansas City or Los
Angeles.
MetroStars Fall to Chicago in Game One of Semifinals, 3-0
Semi Finals - Game 1 - Led by former MetroStars' goalkeeper, Zach Thornton, the Chicago
Fire defeated the MetroStars in Soldier Field on Tuesday night, September 26th. The three Fire goals
were scored by Hristo Stoitchov, Dema Kovalenko, and Ante Razov to put the game out of
reach. The Metros were unable to capitalize on any of their scoring chances as they
showed glimpses of offense throughout the game. Thornton, however, proved to be on
the top of his game as he recorded eight saves against his former club. The
MetroStars look to even the series on Saturday night where the first MLS
semifinal game will be played in Giants Stadium. The winner of the series
will advance to the MLS Cup final at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. on
Sunday, October 15th.
MetroStars - MLS Playoff Schedule vs. Dallas Burn - Round 1
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| Game | Date | Place | Time | Final | Broadcast |
| Game 1 | Fri./ Sep. 15, 2000 | Home | 8:00 pm | W 2-1 (OT) | MSG |
| Game 2 | Wed./ Sep. 20, 2000 | Away | 8:30 pm | W 2-1 | MetroGuide |
Stars Defeat Burn in OT to Win Game 1!
Round 1 - Game 1 - On Friday September 15th, the New York/New Jersey MetroStars defeated the Dallas Burn by a score of 2-1 in overtime.
The club took the first game of a three-game series in front of a crowd
of 14,868 at Giants Stadium. The first goal of the game was scored by
midfielder Clint Mathis in the 34th minute off of a corner kick that was
headed by Mike Petke to the unguarded Mathis. After the Dallas Burn tied
up the game to send it into overtime, forward Adolfo Valencia scored the
game-winning goal in the 100th minute of play to give the MetroStars the
win.
MetroStars Burn Dallas to Advance to MLS Semifinals!
Round 1 - Game 2 - On Wednesday, September 20th, the
MetroStars defeated the Dallas Burn in Game Two of the quarterfinals by
a score of 2-1. Both MetroStars goals were scored by midfielder Clint
Mathis, who has now scored nine goals in four games against the Burn this
season. All of the scoring took place in the second half, while Dallas'
only goal was scored on a penalty kick. MetroStars will now advance to
the semifinals and await the winner of the Chicago Fire-New England
Revolution series, which is tied at one game apiece. That series will
conclude on Friday September 22nd in Chicago. If the Fire wins the
series, then Chicago will host the MetroStars on Tuesday, September 26th
for Game One. If the Revolution win the series, then New York/New
Jersey will have home field advantage in the semifinals.
This is the
MetroStars third appearance in the playoffs in five years. MLS Cup 2000 will take place on Sunday, October 15, at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C.
MLS Cup Playoff Series Format (Quarterfinals and Semifinals)
· MLS Quarterfinals and Semifinal series will consist of a maximum of three games, two of which the higher seeded team would host. (if a third game is necessary)
· Over the course of the series teams will accumulate points as they do in the regular season. (win = 3 pts., tie = 1 pt., loss = 0 pts.).
· The standard 10-minute sudden-death overtime will be played following each game in the event the score is tied.
· The winner of the series will be the first team to reach or exceed five points within the three games. (i.e. two wins - 6 pts., or a win and two ties - 5 pts.) - only the first two games can end as draws
· Should the series remain even on points following regulation or overtime of the third game (3-3, or 4-4) the two clubs will move directly to an additional 20-minute golden-goal overtime period (two 10-min. halves). If neither team scores during the 20-minute period, the game will be decided on penalty kicks according to FIFA regulations.
MetroStars Earn Home Field Advantage in MLS Playoffs!
Clint Mathis |
Team Clinches Eastern Division Title on Record Setting Night
On August 26th, the New York / New Jersey MetroStars defeated the Dallas Burn to clinch the team's first Eastern Division Title in their
short history. The MetroStars won the game by the score of 6-4 behind the heroics of midfielder
Clint Mathis. Mathis set a Major League Soccer record with five goals and ten points in a game. This spectacular
evening came just days after Mathis was named MLS Player of the Week.
On a night full of records, forward Adolfo Valencia scored his 15th goal of the season,
setting the MetroStars' record for goals in a season. Giovanni Savarese
held the previous record of 14 ('97-98). Of course, this was also a record night
for the team, as the club record for wins (16) was set. By clinching the
Eastern Division Title, the MetroStars earned a playoff berth for the third time
in team history. |
Adolfo Valencia |
MetroStars Playoff History
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1996 - Eastern Conference Semifinals
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Game 1
MetroStars 2
DC United 2
(MetroStars win Shootout)
MetroStars' Goals:
DeAvila (Donadoni)
Saverese (DeAvila, Joseph)
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Game 2
MetroStars 0
DC United 1
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Game 3
MetroStars 1
DC United 2
MetroStars' Goals:
DeAvila (Donadoni)
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1998 - Eastern Conference Semifinals
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Game 1
MetroStars 3
Columbus 5
MetroStars' Goals:
Hurtado (Joseph, Sorber)
Sorber (Penalty Kick)
Joseph (Sorber)
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Game 2
MetroStars 1
Columbus 1
(Columbus wins Shootout)
MetroStars' Goals:
Ramos (Unassisted)
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