HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — About 90 seconds remained in stoppage time when Crew coach Gregg Berhalter walked down the sideline to exchange a handshake and hug with New York counterpart Chris Armas.
The Red Bulls are moving on, and it appears Berhalter is, too.
Daniel Royer scored twice in a 2:44 span late in the second half, and the Red Bulls advanced to Major League Soccer’s Eastern Conference final with a 3-0 victory Sunday night.
Alex Muyl’s goal in the 17th minute overturned a first-leg deficit, and the Red Bulls went on to a 3-1 aggregate goal victory that likely will free Berhalter to be hired later this year as U.S. national team coach.
New York plays Atlanta a two-leg semifinal on Nov. 25 and 29.