Following the early-season departure of Gerhard Struber, Troy Lesesne used to be passed the keys as head trainer. While RBNY’s playoff dream lengthy gave the impression doubtful, a 4W-1L-2D run to near the season vaulted them above the playoff line.
The Red Bulls shouldn’t have a go-to goalscorer – offseason signing Dante Vanzeir and 2022 standout Lewis Morgan are out with long-term accidents – however the midfield duo of Frankie Amaya and Omir Fernandez has stepped up with a mixed 11g/9a. Brazilian midfielder Luquinhas, a DP along Vanzeir, has contributed 3g/4a.
Paraguay world Carlos Coronel is still a competent presence in purpose, whilst Colombian world Andrés Reyes and captain Sean Nealis anchor the central protection. A couple of proficient academy merchandise guy the fullback spots in rising US world Tolkin and Kyle Duncan, who returned on mortgage from Belgian facet Oostende.