A Problem for the Red Bulls? Too Much Quality

“What a great problem to have,” Jesse Marsch said.

That problem? Too much quality.

“I told the team at the beginning of preseason, our first meeting, that I felt like this was going to be our best group yet, from top to bottom, and this team was going to be able to play our way better than any team we've had,” Marsch said.

Marsch was able to rest some regulars on Saturday night as the team prepares for Leg 2 of the Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League Quarterfinals. The Red Bulls went out and beat the Portland Timbers 4-0.

“We have to now -- especially with Tuesday around the corner -- we have to stay very grounded and make sure that, you know, we stay true to the fact that we want to continue…