Monday, November 8, 2010

Thoughts on the Red Bulls 2010 Season and Short Playoff Run

The New York Red Bulls went from worst to first in the Eastern Conference this season after last year’s nightmare. There were a couple of big name additions to the team in Designated Players Thierry Henry and Rafa Marquez but rookie defender Tim Ream and midfielder Joel Lindpere really made a difference. Ream played well enough to grab MLS Rookie of the Year honors and Lindpere never stopped running and making plays. The inaugural season of Red Bull Arena was a grand success. Head coach Hans Backe managed the team very well and changed the thinking in the locker room and on the field. Captain Juan Pablo Angel’s contract is up and things do not look promising for an extension and certainly not at DP money. Angel was the only thing bright spot with the club for a few years and I hope they do the right thing by him and not kick him to the curb. On the other hand Henry is making good money and needs to stay on the field and earn it. A lot of us were very disappointed with the first round Playoff loss after blowing the home leg of the Eastern Conference Semis at Red Bulls Arena last Thursday night. I was at the 3-1 loss to the San Jose Earthquakes with friends and we weren’t happy with the way the Red Bulls played. It would have sweeter had they made it to Toronto for the final match and brought the Cup back with them.

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