Clint Dempsey debuts, but Federico Higuain steals the day

Federico Higuain's penalty kick against New York was topped by his superb effort later in the match.

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Without the hurt Thierry Henry, the Red Bulls were mediocre. But they can salivate over fixtures against MLS' three worst teams -- D.C. United, Chivas USA and Toronto FC -- in the next few weeks.