We spoke with Steve Toto of Once A Metro, SB Nation's New York Red Bulls blog, about the upcoming US Open Cup match between the Union and RBNY.
Brotherly Game) Last season, the New York Red Bulls won the Supporters' Shield. This season, they're third in the East and seventh overall for the Shield. What happened, and what should be done to improve NYRB's place in the standings?
Steve Toto, Once A Metro) The beginning of the season was maddening. The only starters the New York Red Bulls lost from 2015 were Matt Miazga to Chelsea FC and Damien Perrinelle due to ACL surgery.