When the Red Bulls released midfielder Tyler Adams for United States Under-20 international duty earlier this week, head coach Jesse Marsch recalled being down this road two years ago.
In 2015, the Red Bulls (16 points) allowed defender Matt Miazga to represent the United States in the U-20 World Cup in New Zealand — where Miazga grew as a player, quickly establishing himself as one of the United States’ most promising young players. That experience helped Miazga when he joined Chelsea, in the Premier League, and when the 21-year-old won the Eredivisie title with Vitesse on loan this season.