In 45 short minutes, the Red Bulls academy graduate showed abilities that the first team has been missing.
The New York Red Bulls lost. Again. 2-0. Again. This time time in California to the San Jose Earthquakes.
While NY was again disappointing in losing their third-straight, if there was anything positive Wednesday night, it was the MLS debut of Tyler Adams.
One of the issues with the sputtering RBNY midfield in 2016 is its lack of speed and athleticism. In trying to run a gegenpressing system it is paramount to have midfielders that are not only tough tacklers with the technical aptitude to work in tight spaces, but also with the speed and quickness to close down spaces in defense and charge down the field on offense.