Coach Jesse Marsch took the blame for the New York Red Bulls' listless performance in a 2-0 loss to rival D.C. United
WASHINGTON — With the New York Red Bulls down two goals and grasping for answers, Jesse Marsch couldn't wait another moment. As intermission loomed, the coach snubbed the conventional wisdom of a halftime swap and pulled the trigger. Kemar Lawrence out, Connor Lade in — a rare 44th-minute tactical change.
But Marsch had no interest in painting his struggling left back as a scapegoat after New York's 2-0 loss to rival D.C. United on Friday.