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Red Bull New York sits 8th in MLS with a 9-6-12 record, hampered by twelve draws and a recent 3-0 loss to St. Louis City SC. We analyze the tactical impact of Roger Schmidt's global role, the midfield stability provided by Ronald Donkor, and Cade Cowell's offensive output. Julian Hall's uncertain USMNT status and Ethan Horvath's reliability are central to the discussion on playoff contention.

Key players discussed include Julian Hall, Ronald Donkor, Cade Cowell, Ethan Horvath, Simon Becher, Tomas Ostrak, Braian Ojeda, and Maxime Crépeau. Topics covered include the Red Bulls' division standing, strengths and weaknesses, and a realistic season outlook predicting an 8th or 9th place finish.

We break down why the Red Bulls are struggling to convert draws into wins, how they compare to surging teams like Philadelphia Union and St. Louis, and what Roger Schmidt's appointment means for their tactical approach. The episode also addresses listener questions about Hall's national team commitment and the path to wild-card contention.

In this episode: Division Standing & Record Analysis · Strengths, Weaknesses & Julian Hall · Season Outlook & Win Projection.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/mls/rbny/2026-10-09/transcript.html

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