The team continues to undergo it's offseason makeover. Leo Krupnik, formerly of Maccabi Haifa, has just signed on with Maccabi Netanya for an undisclosed sum. He appeared in only three games, starting in two.

If you are keeping score at home, that is now 9 players that started 2009 with the Bulls, who now find themselves elsewhere.

Big Apple Soccer, home of everything New York Soccer, reports speaking to "El Professor" Juan Carlos Osorio about his move to Once Caldas. His reply?

"The offer is a very good offer," he said. "The club is a very good club. I am considering the offer. However, I would like to stay in the United States.

If you were betting on Once Caldas of the Colombian Mustang division to be the first suckers to hire the preeminent Professor of the 4-5-1, grab yourself a boobie prize kid.

Juan Carlos Osorio is a head coach once more. He takes on a squad that is currently 8th in their table, with 7 wins, 7 draws and 4 ties, accumulating 23 goals for and 14 against in that time frame.

The two times Curt Onalfo and Richie Williams were together in a playing capacity, they managed to take home the 1989 NCAA College Soccer National Championship at the University of Virginia and ten years later, the 1999 MLS Cup with DC United. They know each other, and have been proven winners stateside in the past.

The Metro Reverse Curse lives.

What is the Reverse Curse? It is a temporary suspension of all footballing ability while wearing a Metro Bull kit that is magically cured once a player switches kits to another club. There are so many examples of this, but sticking to recent memory (and not in any order of importance at all); Hunter Freeman leaves Red Bull and has become a regular starter in Norway, Gabriel Cichero leaves Red Bull and becomes a valuable piece of their National teams youth movement, Mike Magee has proven to be a key offensive cog in the Galaxy's overall make up leading the team in assists, Diego Jimenez continues to excel in Mexico, and notched two goals upon arriving back to his country after his RB departure.

Are we at all sure that Youri hasn't been hired by Red Bull already?

The French legend has been planting seeds in France, playing Red Bull ambassador in the hopes of attracting his countrymen stateside through interviews like the one he had with football-ravageur, a French footy outlet.

He has some great insights on the successes and short comings of David Beckham, the measure of MLS against other leagues and the possibility of including more French players to the league structure.

It has been a long and sometimes unforgiving decade for the Bulls. They played in the highest of highs (an MLS Cup Appearance) and the lowest of the lows (2009), suffered extreme anguish over injustice (Diallo, Petke is still gunning for you), and extreme ecstasy (Mathis - those 5 goals were a thing of beauty).

Dieter, Dietmar . . . close enough.

Dietmar Beiersdorfer, the new sporting director for worldwide Red Bull soccer operations, has descended upon New York and has brought with him a cloud of speculation. Is he here to hire a new GM? Perhaps weigh in on the coaching situation?

Phil Brown has been talking a storm about Jozy's "Twittergate" this week, including gems like this:

Asked if Altidore had put the twit in Twitter, an unimpressed Brown replied: "I'd have put an 'a' in it."

Now that is the kind of comment Maradona would be proud of!

Jozy Altidore was excluded from the Hull City game with no explanation for his absence to be found. But the young lass loves his social networking sites, so the mystery didn't take very long to figure out. While Hull was already playing, Jozy sent his fans a little tweet to explain what had happened:

"Apologize to the all of you.

The US Mens Under 20 National Squad had some local flavor, as Red Bull Academy stand out Dilly Duka exposed the Cameroon defense and midfield in a brilliant performance, setting up the second goal, and painting the lower third in a 4-1 romp over the African side.

Going one on one with the Cameroonian defender, and with space to move, Duka looked towards goal, and floated a beauty over the head of the keeper, and just inside of the post on the far right.

Anyone who even lightly follows Serie A (like me) knows that Napoli is in a bit of trouble. Currently standing at the bottom half of the league tables, Napoli's performances have been considered disappointing this season, even after an exciting 2-1 win against Siena this weekend, in a match that was billed to be a make or break for their head coach, former Italian National manager and Metrostars player, Roberto Donadoni.

Pacheco's loan release has sparked alot of debate. Did the Red Bulls jump the gun releasing a young prospect? Or was this a Diego Jimenez situation all over again, with Pacheco playing the "See ya later" role?

You decide. Today's poll asks: Did RBNY do the right thing releasing Pacheco?

Who saw this coming?

RBR is reporting that Red Bull are terminating the loan deal for Alfredo Pacheco effective immediately. In a season full of unbelievable situations, this one proves to be just more frosting on the cake. Pacheco followed the route of other Osorio signings before him, showing displays of brilliance in the middle of mind boggling mistakes.

So how has Jozy Altidore done in his transfer to the Hull City Tigers? Well, lets just say the kids got game.

Here was Jozy's first professional EPL assist, a crucial game changer that helped Hull City net their first win of the campaign (watch from 3:25 on):

The kid has a nose for goal.

It has finally come to pass. Juan Carlos Osorio has resigned as Head Coach of the New York Red Bulls after accumulating one of the worst single season records in MLS history, culminating with an embarrassing loss to the lowly W Connection in the CONCACAF Champions League competition.

As I swallow the last bits and pieces of vomit stuck in the back of my throat from the W Connection game, and the subsequent silence from the Austrian Overlords, I think I am ready to get back to work!

Tomorrow.

So until then, enjoy this little bit of Metro Memories . . . Youri's first goal as a Metrostar.

Here is something that will help the Red Bull Nation pass the time as they await their next meaningful fixture against Trinidads W Connection; Jozy Altidore is still a hot commodity overseas. People have not forgotten about his performance in the Confederations Cup, and his services are being sought after in the Premiership.

From the ESC Release:

"The Empire Supporters Club, (ESC) will honor former MetroStars great Giovanni Savarese on Thursday, July 30th, at their official pub, Nevada Smiths, by inducting him into the ESC's Legion of Honor, a distinction reserved for only the greatest and revered of former players.

Since Golden Balls descended from great European heights to grace the American public with his version of the beautiful game, a yearly highlight has become the clash between the Galaxy and Red Bulls. This in itself is rather amusing, since the Galaxy never really ranked as much of a hated opponent prior.

The story goes something like this:

Dave Van den Bergh was never going to be a Red Bull, due to some family issues he was having. Dallas, Texas is the home of his wifes family and friends, and so, the issue seemed logical; no matter what Red Bull could do, DvB was as good as gone at the conclusion of the 2008 campaign.

Red Bull has offically announced the release of Juan Pietravallo.

Wait. Did you hear that? Sounds like the fan base letting out a big sigh of relief . . .

The central defensive midfielder fell far short of expectations, which were pretty lofty considering his $205,000 guaranteed contract.

One point down, 39 to go, and 14 games to do it. Toronto FC represents the next "road block" for the Red Bulls, who are scrambling to find points to keep this season alive. But points won't come easy.

TFC boasts one of the strongest midfields in the league. Lead by the surprisingly cohabitable tandem of Guevara and DeRosario, the Maple Leafs have been a terror to all visitors this season.

Look. This season hasn't been easy on anyone. But tonight, you can relive some of the past while cheering for your nations future.

ESPN will be broadcasting a huge showdown between the US and a surging Costa Rica at Estadio Saprissa. You want to know how hardcore this game is? Look no further than United States Legend, Eric Wynalda, who gave his take of the game on Facebook:

USA vs Costa Rica tonight at 7pm (west coast).

Dominic Oduro fell far short of expectations, and will now wake up tomorrow, once again a citizen of Texas. The Bulls have sent Oduro to Houston for a pair of draft picks. This will now ensure that the Bulls will have two first round picks heading into next season (just in time for Red Bull Arena!

MLS announced Wednesday that Valencia Everton will be the club to take on the Major League Soccer All Stars in this years midseason classic. And of course, that would mean the return of Metro hero, turned National Team anchor, Timmy Howard!

Howard is arguably the most successful Major League Soccer export, not only keeping Everton as one of the top teams overall for the Premiership for two years running, but more recently, single handedly eliminating the Red Devils of Manchester from the FA Cup semifinals with a thrilling penalty kick face off.

So what is the best way to reward a player for a great game?

Cut him!

Alec Dufty, after being named Man of the Match right here on TORB, has been waived to make room for Alfredo Pacheco. Though he was still with the team as of yesterday, his days with the Bulls are numbered.

Hey everyone,

I will have a game preview up for tomorrow most likely, but after a horrible and turbulant flight, all I want to do is hit the hay.

I am now in Houston Texas for Wrestlemania (and for that Booker T Legends of Wrestling event, the Ring of Honor Event, and the induction of Stone Cold to the Hall of Fame). Click to continue reading...

You know, maybe it is a symptom of a young league, but let's be honest; no team in the MLS does much of anything to honor its past players, unless they carry the name Etcheverry or Valderrama (and even they get a lukewarm reception!). And it is a crying shame.

As a sports fan, my fandom is defined by the efforts of individual players that pushed themselves to great lengths in order to keep my attention and enthusiasm. Click to continue reading...

One day Caleb Patterson Sewell is fighting for the third keeper spot on the team; the next, he is in nets for USL's Carolina Railhawks, putting a serious hurt on the New England Revolution. But what happened in between that time?

Well, I had the chance to catch up with Caleb to discuss his new career move, his time with the Red Bulls, how he found himself in USL-1, and the New York fan base (and boy does he love you guys).

Meet The Onodas!

This was a College project done by one of our own readers, Daniel Onoda. Great stuff, Danny.

Enjoy folks!

PS: Mr. Onoda is CLEARLY my favorite member of THIS tribe!

To all those reading, be proud not only as a United States Soccer fan, but as a Red Bulls supporter as well.

1 - That is OUR former coach manning the sidelines!
2 - That is OUR keeper manning the sticks!
3 - That is OUR prodigal 80th minute sub!
4 - That is OUR middie with the brace!

Feel my pain, and witness Dave Van den Bergh, wearing similar colors to the Red Bulls training outfit, but somehow, representing a different team. This seems wrong.

*Thanks to the folks over at FC Dallas TV for the link. Much appreciated.