The New York Red Bulls haven't played a competitive game of soccer since October 1, which is good for the players' need for a little time to rest up for the regular season run-in and the playoffs.
But while the players are out of sight, the club has to find ways to keep itself visible. In part for the simple reason that it employs people for that very purpose and they have the thankless task of showing up to work to do something whether there is any soccer being played or not.
RBNY's prolonged quiet time has seen off-the-pitch activities get more of the spotlight.