The Red Bulls have proven they have the regular-season thing down. Now they clearly have got to work on those postseasons.
Despite following up a 2015 Supporters’ Shield with last year’s first-place finish in the Eastern Conference, the Red Bulls flamed out in both playoffs. And after a tumultuous winter that saw them switch formations, trade away captain Dax McCarty and part ways with sporting director Ali Curtis, will instability cost them an MLS Cup?
“We realize [that perception] is something that’s out there,’’ said Denis Hamlet, promoted from assistant coach to sporting director, going from Jesse Marsch’s subordinate to his boss.