Counting since their first MLS game, April 13, 1996, as the NY/NJ MetroStars. Debuted before 69,255 at the Rose Bowl in 1996 and lost 2–1; three decades, two name eras, three Shields, two lost finals, no Cup.
IN THE MEANTIME…
The Red Bulls have never won it all. This clock has been running since their first MLS game.
They did win 3 Supporters' Shield titles (2013, 2015, 2018). The MLS doesn't count those. Neither does the pain.
Closest calls: MLS Cup losses in 2008 and 2024.
That's 30 MLS seasons of waiting.
Since then: the iPod was unveiled, Bitcoin mined its first block, and ChatGPT launched.
5 U.S. presidencies have started.
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Supporters' Shield titles in 2013, 2015, 2018 don't hang in this rafter — the MLS doesn't count them.
New York/New Jersey MetroStars (1996–2005) → New York Red Bulls (2006– )