Back in February, at New York Red Bulls Media Day, Alex Muyl was a man expecting to find his sophomore season a little more challenging than his first year as a pro. In 2016, Muyl broke into the RBNY starting lineup as the nominal right winger in a 4-2-3-1 formation. His principle virtues - those that got him on the field and kept him there for a total of 33 appearances and more than 2000 minutes in all competitions - were an unflagging work ethic and the ability to cover a lot of ground.