HARRISON, N.J. – In the week leading up to Saturday’s match, the New York Red Bulls insisted there was no panic within the squad, but perhaps was there was a fair bit of anxiety.
Off the back of Supporters’ Shield winning season, expectations were understandably raised both inside and outside the club. But after dropping both of their opening games to start their 2016 campaign, the frustration began to build.
In matchups with Toronto FC and the Montreal Impact, the Red Bulls attack looked lifeless for large portions, while their defense was breached five times.