The 2008 season was the 13th season of New York Red Bulls's franchise existence. They played their home games at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Juan Carlos Osorio made his debut as the Red Bulls coach after being hired in December 2007.
Despite finishing eighth of 14 teams on the MLS league table this season, the Red Bulls -- with 39 points (10W-11L-9D) and a negative goal difference -- made a run to the MLS Cup final, advancing as Western Conference champions despite playing in the East. The club would fall to Columbus Crew in the final, 3–1. This would be the franchise's last Cup final appearance until 2024, in the same stadium, where they would also lose to the host LA Galaxy. They would reach the US Open Cup Final in 2017 playing Sporting Kansas City.
The Red Bulls were upset in the U.S. Open Cup by Crystal Palace Baltimore.
Statistics Appearances and goals Last updated on August 19, 2008.
Disciplinary record Disciplinary records for 2008 league matches. Players with 1 card or more included only. No.Nat.Player Yellow cards Red cards2 504 106 307 Mike Magee 108 409 1011 2112 1013 1015 1017 1119 1020 1023 1027 3032 2060 21 Pre-season
Carolina Challenge Cup
MLS season
U.S. Open Cup
Mid-season friendlies
MLS Playoffs
MLS Cup
See also 2008 Major League Soccer season References