The New York Red Bulls started the month of July with the prototypical performance of an elite side, winning on the road while not at their best, against the defending champions, Toronto FC. The gegenpressing men from Harrison were second in the league in points per game after the 1-0 win in Toronto on July 1, having captured 32 points in 16 matches (2.0 PPG). New York’s positive outlook since then has aged about as well as perishables in the summer heat.
For a team that is seemingly cosmically destined for turnover in management, the Red Bulls announced the departure of Jesse Marsch – a coach who had ventured into the uncharted frontier of a fourth season in charge – on July 6, although the wheels had been spinning for quite some time on that move.