One of the things I loved growing up in New Hampshire was waking up on the weekend, grabbing the newspaper, and loading up on Redsox or Patriots news. (Sorry, Tri-Staters, I grew up supporting my local teams, and I'm nothing if not loyal. I've lived in Westchester for 17 years now, though, and the Red Bulls are my one and only MLS team--they receive the same loyalty.)
Of course, you can't really do that around these parts when it comes to the Red Bulls, so I've spent a little time this morning rounding up some news and am happy to post it all here. A Saturday Morning Sports Section, customized for readers of The Viper's Nest. Go pour yourself a cup of coffee (nothing from Seattle, though--please!), and enjoy. Also, be sure to check in later today for TVN's own staff's predictions on tonight's match!
The Sports Section can be found after the jump.
Red Bulls Look to Get Revitalized - The Olympian
“We’ve been in this chicken-or-the-egg debate: superstars vs. TV ratings, and which one comes first,” managing director Erik Stover said this week. “Some people argue you need to have the ratings so you have the sponsors and money so you can afford the stars. And other people say you have to have the stars first to get those things. So, if you will, we’re putting all of our chips in the middle of the table and we’re going to bring the building and the stars and we’re going to try to move the needle for the league as a whole.”
Red Bulls Hope to End Streak - NorthJersey.com
Red Bulls Preview: Game #2 at Green Ravers - The Kin of Fish
MLS Week 2 Previews and Predictions - Red Bulls On Parade
Preview and Projected Starting Lineup - ASN.net
Coach Hans Backe, meanwhile, never has let the streak enter his mind – front or back. Since taking over in February, Backe has not shied away from his lack of knowledge about the team’s history. He’s repeated many times that he never watched a previous Red Bulls game — except last year’s finale."I Really Liked Playing For Him," Sounders TD Henderson Praises Backe - BigAppleSoccer.com
Backe didn’t even know the road losing streak existed before reporters brought it up this week.
"That’s a long time without any wins," he said. "You can have runs without wins away. I have had it with other teams, but not for a two-year period.
"But in a way, I don’t care about it. It’s just time to change that against Seattle."
"I liked Backe. His trainings, his fitness part of getting ready for the season were very good. It was well thought out. I liked the way he would see the game tactically on what he wanted to play. He had some good ideas on how to add numbers in the attack."Preview: Red Bulls Visit Seattle - TheOffside.com
Henderson particularly was impressed with the away the Swede comported himself.
"Just his demeanor," he said. "His demeanor just has a calming presence around the team. The players play with a lot of discipline and structure. That for sure they needed in New York."
Red Bulls Preview: Game #2 at Green Ravers - The Kin of Fish
MLS Week 2 Previews and Predictions - Red Bulls On Parade
Preview and Projected Starting Lineup - ASN.net
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