James Birle, Author at Nets Republic

JoinedApril 14, 2023

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James Birle is from Westfield, NJ. In addition to his work covering the New York Red Bulls at Nets Republic, he writes for the Fordham Ram sports page (https://thefordhamram.com/staff_name/james-birle/) and is on the Red Bulls and New Jersey Devils beat for WFUV Sports Radio.

New York Red Bulls fans finally have something to cheer for as the club has gone unbeaten since promoting Troy Lesesne to head coach two weeks ago, winning 3 of 4 matches in all competitions.

James Birle·May 23, 2023·3 min read

Red Bulls Continue Charge Up Table, Remain Undefeated Under Lesesne

The Red Bulls are officially out of the basement of Major League Soccer’s Eastern Conference with a four-point week in...

The Red Bulls celebrate their win over Columbus on 3-18 in what turned out to be Gerhard Struber's final win in charge of the club and their only win under him in 2023.

James Birle·May 9, 2023·5 min read

Goodbye Gerhard: What’s Next for the Red Bulls Under Troy Lesesne?

Sitting at No. 15 out of 15 teams in MLS’s Eastern Conference through 11 matches with nine points and one...

The Red Bulls celebrate Omir Fernandez’s spectacular goal in the 76th minute against NYCFC on Saturday. It would be the game’s only goal as New York held on to win 1-0.

James Birle·May 16, 2023·4 min read

Red Bulls Turn the Corner With Back-to-Back Rivalry Wins Under Troy Lesesne

In his first week at the helm of the New York Red Bulls, recently promoted interim head coach Troy Lesesne...

Red Bulls supporters’ groups protest against MLS, their club and manager Gerhard Struber for an incident regarding Dante Vanzeir’s usage of a racial slur in a match.

James Birle·April 19, 2023·4 min read

South Ward Protests Take Attention Away From Red Bulls’ Draw With Houston

Some are calling it the worst week in New York Red Bulls history. Even for a club with a history...