The defense was expected to be a plus, but injuries and miscalculations leave the Red Bulls in a tough spot.
Continuity.
One of the major buzzwords coming from the New York Red Bulls out of the preseason was continuity. For a franchise known for its revolving door for personal and scattered results, sporting director Ali Curtis and head coach Jesse Marsch set out to make 2016 the year of continuity and consistency.
The clearest sign of this commitment was shown by NY bringing back 10 members from 2015’s starting XI. The only major move of the offseason was the sale of defender Matt Miazga to Chelsea, whose desire to ply his trade in Europe opened up a hole in central defense.