In addition to showing great character in Sunday’s 3-0 win, the Red Bulls performance against FC Dallas also served as a benchmark for Young Designated Player Kaku’s development and acclimation to Major League Soccer.
“Yes, the truth is that studying was very important when I got here,” Kaku said postgame. "I spoke to Denis, I spoke to Jesse about what I needed in order to better communicate and then transfer that onto the field. And that is what is happening now. I feel great with my teammates, I understand many things with my teammates, I feel very happy.