The center back came in, was supposed to be a rock, and he was anything but.
Red Bulls fans have long had a love-or-hate relationship with their team's centerbacks. Toughness, tenacity, and spirit have made players like Rhett Harty, Jamison Olave and, most of all, Mike Petke favorites among the fanbase. Conversely, those who have failed to acquit themselves well have drawn unparalleled ire from supporters, even if and perhaps especially if you have played in World Cups and Champions League finals for Mexico and Barcelona respectively.
Into this polarized environment fell Ronald Zubar, a man billed as the leader of the backline in 2015 upon his offseason arrival.