News about Luis Barraza

On Wednesday night, Braian Cufre came to the rescue with an 81st-minute goal, netting New York City FC a 1-1 draw against Charlotte FC. NYCFC (5-7-10, 25 points) dominated the game and the prospects throughout the match, but Cufre's goal was to prevent a loss. The result left NYCFC undefeated in the last seven outings (1-0-6).

JACK BEZANTS AT RED BULL ARENA: What a difference a week has made for the New York Red Bulls. Gerhard Struber, the unpopular coach, has been replaced by Troy Lesesne, and the two formidable rivals have beaten their two formidable opponents with goals from Omir Fernandez. Fernandez scored his second goal in as many games in the 76th minute, bringing a spectacularly controlled attack beyond Luis Barraza and igniting the Red Bull Arena. It's three points that lifts Red Bulls out of last place in the Eastern Conference and breathes new life into a team that only last week seemed to be stranded under Struber's leadership.