Red Bulls step into 2012 after one roller coaster offseason
By DAVE MARTINEZ
Though the New York Red Bulls were once considered clear-cut favorites to win the 2011 MLS Eastern Conference crown, the team imploded with a host of problems on the field, and in the locker room.
The defense became a porous mess that forced head coach Hans Backe to retool tactically in the final quarter of the season with a crude system he dubbed "cynical soccer" in order to stay competitive.
Soccer By Ives @ Jan 25, 2012 5:30 PM EDT | Blog Profile
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