Holy effing eff, we are going to the Conference Championship for the first time in 8 years. This is a ridiculous day in MetroBulls history and we have 5 great saves (or 8 saves, according to ESPN) from Danny Cepero to thank for that. Let’s take a minute, build a shrine and thank this man for his ridiculous athleticism:

Yes, Dane Richards, JPA and Woly all had goals (and thanks for those, guys!), but when it came down to crunch time and the two-time defending MLS Cup champion, Houston Dynamo, were pressing hard for an equalizing and/or goal to reduce the lead, Danny played out of his gourd. Thanks to you, Danny Cepero, I have to go book my tickets to Utah. More thoughts later. Now, we drink heavily and eat Chinese food.

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A big victory occurred yesterday for so many of us. We all stood up and our voices counted…we will not be ignored. For too long, we’ve been doubted, been spit upon and beaten into the ground. That’s right, short ‘keepers, this man was MLS Goalkeeper of the Year:

Three Cheers for Jon Busch!

I have known Jon since I was 14. We aren’t great friends or anything, but its been a total pleasure watching his career take off. He’s not on RBNY, but he’s everything that is right with the position: highly cerebral, terribly athletic and he’s fantastic at controlling the tempo of the match and defending outside the six-yard box. (more…)

Hey IHJC readers, we are at the RBNY wrap party tonight, so if you’re coming out and want to say hi, feel free.

btw, the food is awesome!

Update (7:30): The sushi is great. Glad that I didn’t smush it on Luke Sassano.

Update (8:00): Tracy is star struck by Dane Richards. She wants to put him in her pocket.

Update (8:23): I finally got my photo with Angel. I told him “I am a Villa fan because of you.” Honestly, we got season tickets because he signed with RBNY. Soooooo happy.

Update (8:35): My wife is cute. Matthew Mbuta introduced himself to her and she told him he was a great addition to the team. Nice.

Update (8:38): Someone “Jon Conwayed” on the floor. Stinky.

Update (8:55): Where is Ives?

Update (10:21): No MLS player should have to take one for the team. That’s really all I can say, but we should have bailed that dude out.

Update (10:45): David Roth CAN move! That crazy dude won’t stop dancing.

Update (10:47): “Luke Sassano looks like any 16 year old at a bar mitzah” might be my favorite line of the night.

Update (10:51): Just saw John Gilkerson in the men’s room. Asked him if he knew David Roth could move like that. He said, “no.” I <3 John Gilkerson.

Update (12:06 AM ET): Dear G-d, I am so bombed that I don’t know how I am going to get to work tomorrow. Please…get me to work in the morning in one piece. Please?

Also, thanks to IHJC and RBNY diehards Jacob and Ethan for finding us tonight and keeping me there WELL past my bedtime. Ugh.

Red Bulls Reader got up their video of Danny Cepero’s pie face after the game, courtesy of Andrew Boyens. Here’s the clip:

Good goal, Cep-HERO!

It was a great debut by RBNY goalkeeper Danny Cepero and his strong handling of the match surely earned him the respect of all the 18K+ in attendance last night…then he scored THIS goal

Best debut in MLS history? No question. God Bless Danny Cepero. We still have a shot at the playoffs.

Got a great sign that I have to share. We have fans!

Update: Red Bulls goalkeeper Danny Cepero scored from 80 yards! My life is complete.

Update: In the Corner Pub celebrating a great 3-1 NY win. Good to see so many people out to celebrate the season. The fan event before Halloween should be fun too.