Welcome to Tactical Sips, a semi-regular pre-match post featuring taurine-spiked breakdowns of the upcoming game.
Two matches into the 2021 season and the New York Red Bulls have two losses. The LA Galaxy methodically defeated the high press, sticking to a steady diet of wing play and decreased possession. Manager Gerhard Struber has many questions to answer, although the challenge may seem larger than it appears after a shortened preseason. His tactical machinations and lineup experiments demonstrate the confidence of a person with job security, although a cynic may see a hyper-focused sea captain willing to go down with his ship.