Know Your Enemy: Two top defenses go head to head

You know this enemy. They are aggressive and physical, fast and relentless pressing maniacs.

They are also below the Union in the standings, and will finish the front half of the season that way.

New York Red Bulls are going to force you to play wide early then set up traps in the halfspaces. They will transition in a hurry if the ball is won high up the pitch, and they’ll use the versatility of Marc Rzatkowski and Sean Davis to build in possession.

But the playmaker is Kaku, and pushing him further from goal will make the Union’s defensive work far easier.

Additionally, the Union must remain aggressive in back. Following both the wingers and Brian White to prevent them from coming deep then…