New York Red Bulls: A tactical preview

Jason Getz-USA TODAY SportsFinishing atop the Eastern Conference table in 2016 with a record of 16-9-9 and 57 points, the Red Bulls are a formidable opponent to have to face in the early goings of a season. Just ask Atlanta United, who confounded NYRB for 70 minutes before falling apart late on opening weekend and losing 2-1 to the visitors.

New York will get their first home match at Red Bull Arena this Saturday night at 2pm MST against Colorado. Last year’s one matchup with RBNY ended 2-1 to Colorado. If you can remember, it was pretty epic:

Here are a couple of tactical things to look for in this match.

1. The High Press

NYRB plays an aggressive high press; they also like to counter-press,…