The New York Red Bulls headed down to the Walt Disney World Resort expecting to make a big run for a chance to return to the CONCACAF Champions League in 2021.
But after an encouraging start with a win over a struggling Atlanta United, the Red Bulls came out flat in a loss to Columbus before crashing out with an even less excusable 2-0 defeat to FC Cincinnati.
RBNY rarely challenged the bunkered defense of FC Cincinnati, as new head coach Jaap Stam had five defenders in the back and the team rarely ventured forward.