HANOVER, N.J. – For as many returning players as the New York Red Bulls boast, their league-best defensive core from 2015 was conspicuously altered during Sunday’s season opener.
Of course, ironman Luis Robles was once again standing between the pipes for New York, playing 90 minutes for the 107th consecutive MLS regular season game, the second-longest streak in MLS history. However, the centerback duo that was so often seen in head coach Jesse Marsch’s starting XI was not to be seen on the day.
And while Matt Miazga won’t be coming back any time soon following his sale to Chelsea, Red Bulls fans can surely count on the return of Damien Perrinelle.