Head coach Juan Carlos Osorio is concerned over the health of the team’s star striker Juan Pablo Angel, who was removed early from Saturday’s game against Real Salt Lake. At issue appears to be a lingering hamstring injury that is not helped by the field turf at Giants Stadium.

It was a night of firsts for the New York Red Bulls. First goal (scored by Macoumba Kandji), first victory, first post-suspension appearance by Jon Conway, first MLS start for Alfredo Pacheco. Most importantly, the first time for its fans to feel confident about the 2009 campaign.