Suffice it to say, Sunday's loss to NYC FC was a humbling experience, and between the looming suspensions for both starting CBs Chris Duvall and Aurelien Colin, it looks like things may get a tad worse before they get better.
Luckily, for the first time since mid-June, the Red Bulls will have a full week to rest before a home bout with Portland. During that time though, there will be a friendly against Liga MX giants Club America - arguably the most dominant team in all of CONCACAF.
Whereas before the brutal road stretch Jesse Marsch may have been inclined to field a strong team to really showcase his squad's talent against an internationally acclaimed club, the injuries, lack of rest and all-around bad mood will probably lead him to field a team of relatively young, inexperienced or otherwise fitness-testing players.