After Saturday night’s tilt against the Colorado Rapids, who currently sit in 11th place in the Western Conference, the New York Red Bulls begin a five-game stretch to close out 2019 against five playoff-caliber teams.
Following a lengthy break after the Rapids contest, the Red Bulls will spend a few days in the Pacific Northwest for showdowns with Seattle (Sept. 15) and Portland (Sept. 18).
Both teams feature playmakers and exciting players in the attacking third that will give the Red Bulls midfield and backline valuable tests to close out the season. It has been no secret that throughout the season, one of this team’s main problems has been the vulnerability in the back, which comes as a surprise considering their defensive dominance last season.