New York Red Bulls II got the 2017 USL season underway with an entertaining 3-3 draw in Pittsburgh. The Riverhounds chased the game throughout, three times falling behind and three times leveling the score.
NYRB II will be pleased with the attacking power shown in the match, and less pleased with at times disjointed and uncertain back line.
Three thoughts inspired by the II team's opening game of USL 2017:
1. Where did everybody go?
NYRB II's season-opening match-day squad was 14 players. Only 14 players.