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Eric Friedlander

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Soccer ramblings mostly Red Bulls College sports ramblings mostly UMass Random ramblings

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Yep he’s right footed from all I’ve seen.

22.02.2026 14:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

To me they were both 7/10 performances ruva needs to get his crosses more in front an cowell can be cleaner with the ball. Was just so refreshing to have pace in the squad.

22.02.2026 14:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Even when Orlando came out strong was impressive how they still flooded 3-4 guys into the box and found joy on the counter. Feel like Jesse was the last time rbny really countered well

22.02.2026 12:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah it’s been a minute where the movement and passing had intent and wasn’t just cycling of possession. First look was always progressive and when we did control it was with the goal of drawing Orlando out to find vertical runners.

22.02.2026 12:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I thought he was fine but also think the key to cowell is understanding who he is. I wrote about that this week. Playing on the right simplifies his role. Stretch field and cross or crash goal when ball is on opposite side.

22.02.2026 12:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

So Doyle blocked me. Over this.

22.02.2026 12:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thought he was very solid and can’t believe Sandro wasted him as a deep 6. Though would love to find a back up for him because we may run him into the ground

22.02.2026 12:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Feels odd to make this about next pro as Julian played just 30 next pro games over 3 seasons never did a full season in next pro. He did score 3 in 4 games he played last year demonstrating he was above the level but his growth has come mostly being on the first team.

22.02.2026 04:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Seems a stretch. The vision pretty clear on the recruitment profile and he showed flashes. Some times you get a toklomati an sometimes you get a bogacz when you venture into more speculative markets

05.02.2026 23:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Their roster is aligned to reset with their dp slots

26.11.2025 17:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

TLDR Red Bull will be playing a 433 and the roster doesn’t fully fit that at the moment. This is a direct influence of Klopp

18.11.2025 13:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

There’s a not insignificant population of people who think of ChatGPT as some all knowing thing, a source of truth and creativity despite that shit being the exact opposite.

27.08.2025 13:59 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

This seems incredibly wasteful

07.07.2025 18:18 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Coming soon behind a paywall

12.06.2025 22:49 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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First person I thought of when I saw the news. Congrats!

05.06.2025 17:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I worked freelance events only way to make my Monday 9 am in mass after working in the city all weekend

30.05.2025 22:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

4:30 am going north weekday. With the truckers and past Hartford before 8 7 am. Most traffic is going south anyway

30.05.2025 21:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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New York Red Bulls - Charlotte FC tactical breakdown A structural analysis of pressing triggers, midfield gaps, and transitional balance

Really believe and, I know I’m biased, that Luca is doing the best writing on the New York Red Bulls. In a world of hot takes and narratives we are bringing tactical analysis of nearly every MLS Red Bull game. Would love if it got more national attention #mls #RBNY open.substack.com/pub/metrosoc...

30.05.2025 21:43 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I think they beat the nfl teams

27.05.2025 00:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Is the site down?

25.05.2025 13:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Shades of the hallway incident at Toronto fc

03.04.2025 02:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Aaron Rodgers: *using an esoteric route adjustment hand signal from 2012 that he never explained to either receiver*

George Pickens: *wasn't looking anyway, runs the route he feels is best*

10.03.2025 16:48 β€” πŸ‘ 653    πŸ” 70    πŸ’¬ 19    πŸ“Œ 2

Dude just sucks at the bill

10.03.2025 16:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New York Red Bulls - Nashville SC tactical breakdown Good pressing topped off with some nice individual flashes

When Luca writes you should read. #RBNY open.substack.com/pub/metrosoc...

07.03.2025 03:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Then they will leave at halftime when the team doesn’t give them a game worth staying for

01.03.2025 22:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ooh while the photo doesn’t look amazing I’m going have to try this

01.03.2025 22:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If you’re reading this please know that Julia Child could have posted your ass up.

28.02.2025 20:21 β€” πŸ‘ 44    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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FC Cincinnati - New York Red Bulls tactical breakdown Just the beginning, in many ways

In short Red Bull still has a lot of work to do. #rbny #MLS open.substack.com/pub/metrosoc...

27.02.2025 16:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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A new defensive aspect The influence and differences of a left footed centerback.

Amro Tarek is the last left footed cb to play for New York Red Bulls. That is until the signing of Alexander Hack. A tactical look at what that could mean for the Red Bulls metrosoccerreport.substack.com/p/a-new-defe...

19.02.2025 12:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

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