The young players in preseason are ready and willing to adjust to the newer, quicker pace of New York Red Bulls training.
"It was very different. College was more laid back," first-round pick Zeiko Lewis said of training. "I’ve got to get used it. I think once we get into games, though, we’ll be more prepared than other teams."
Head Coach Jesse Marsch said the coaches are acutely aware of getting the younger players up to speed.
"It’s important for them to understand quickly how we do things: how we work here and what the environment is like," Marsch said.