The international break is over, and a sigh of relief echoes around the country. The world’s elite vying for a spot in the most prestigious Cup since 2004’s La Manga was nice, but now returns real soccer. The authentic stuff. The kind of sport that makes you believe in something, a cause greater than oneself. An ethos, overcoming nationalism and cap-ties. Just a couple of college kids and assorted Europeans running really fast for an hour and a half. Red Bull style.
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The Red Bulls seem to be indecisive over whether or not they’re actually good, but their return to league action comes with another test of their mettle against defending Supporters Shield winner New England Revolution.