Eric Friedlander
@efriedlander.bsky.social
Soccer ramblings mostly Red Bulls
College sports ramblings mostly UMass
Random ramblings
College sports ramblings mostly UMass
Random ramblings
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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
It's a crucial first offseason in charge for New York Red Bulls head of sport Julian de Guzman
- Head coaching search... where Michael Bradley is in the mix
- DP spot... where Timo Werner is NOT in the mix
- Identity/tactical shift to "playing more football"
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
- Head coaching search... where Michael Bradley is in the mix
- DP spot... where Timo Werner is NOT in the mix
- Identity/tactical shift to "playing more football"
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
Red Bulls’ new head of soccer: On Michael Bradley’s coaching candidacy, Timo Werner
Bradley won an MLS Next Pro title in short order. Could he take charge as Julian de Guzman's first big call as RBNY's chief?
www.nytimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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
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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.
August 27, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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.
This seems incredibly wasteful
NYCFC will be floating a 700 pound, 5 story tall inflatable pigeon down the Hudson River tomorrow.
It will finally end up in Willets Point where rumor has it that it will transform into the concrete sculpture that will adorn Etihad Park
www.theoutfield.nyc/p/from-stree...
It will finally end up in Willets Point where rumor has it that it will transform into the concrete sculpture that will adorn Etihad Park
www.theoutfield.nyc/p/from-stree...
July 7, 2025 at 6:18 PM
This seems incredibly wasteful
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Coming soon behind a paywall
June 12, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Coming soon behind a paywall
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...
New York Red Bulls - Charlotte FC tactical breakdown
A structural analysis of pressing triggers, midfield gaps, and transitional balance
open.substack.com
May 30, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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...
Shades of the hallway incident at Toronto fc
weird sequence
April 3, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Shades of the hallway incident at Toronto fc
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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*
George Pickens: *wasn't looking anyway, runs the route he feels is best*
March 10, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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*
George Pickens: *wasn't looking anyway, runs the route he feels is best*
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When Luca writes you should read. #RBNY open.substack.com/pub/metrosoc...
New York Red Bulls - Nashville SC tactical breakdown
Good pressing topped off with some nice individual flashes
open.substack.com
March 7, 2025 at 3:38 AM
When Luca writes you should read. #RBNY open.substack.com/pub/metrosoc...
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If you’re reading this please know that Julia Child could have posted your ass up.
February 28, 2025 at 8:21 PM
If you’re reading this please know that Julia Child could have posted your ass up.
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FC Cincinnati - New York Red Bulls tactical breakdown
Just the beginning, in many ways
open.substack.com
February 27, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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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...
A new defensive aspect
The influence and differences of a left footed centerback.
metrosoccerreport.substack.com
February 19, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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...
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Joe's obituary is now online: www.legacy.com/us/obituarie...
Joseph Goldstein Obituary (2025) - Port Reading, NJ
View Joseph Goldstein's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.
www.legacy.com
February 10, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Joe's obituary is now online: www.legacy.com/us/obituarie...
Very sad news. The world lost a good person today
It’s with a heavy heart that we share that our friend Joe Goldstein succumbed to his battle with brain cancer and passed away yesterday morning at the age of 39.
Joe was a host on SR for 7 seasons and brought nothing but energy and insight to every show. We miss Joe very much. Love to his family.
Joe was a host on SR for 7 seasons and brought nothing but energy and insight to every show. We miss Joe very much. Love to his family.
February 9, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Very sad news. The world lost a good person today
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The signings seems to be coming fast and furious. Raheem Edwards is the latest New Bull on the Ranch @izzyhandy.bsky.social beaks down. #RBNY metrosoccerreport.substack.com/p/new-bull-o...
New Bull on the Ranch: Raheem Edwards
An introduction and expectations for Red Bulls' signing Raheem Edwards
metrosoccerreport.substack.com
February 2, 2025 at 2:16 PM
The signings seems to be coming fast and furious. Raheem Edwards is the latest New Bull on the Ranch @izzyhandy.bsky.social beaks down. #RBNY metrosoccerreport.substack.com/p/new-bull-o...
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Feels a lot like America is being run by atlantic 10 men's basketball commissioner Bernadette McGlade right now
February 1, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Feels a lot like America is being run by atlantic 10 men's basketball commissioner Bernadette McGlade right now
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Black Lives Matter fundamentally broke these people’s brains. They couldn’t bear the idea that they might have to tell a different story about this country and thus tell a different story about themselves. They hated it, and now they are using everything they have to never feel that way again.
January 30, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Black Lives Matter fundamentally broke these people’s brains. They couldn’t bear the idea that they might have to tell a different story about this country and thus tell a different story about themselves. They hated it, and now they are using everything they have to never feel that way again.
Hey @fearthetriangle.bsky.social thought you like to see what @homefield.bsky.social is cooking
January 29, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Hey @fearthetriangle.bsky.social thought you like to see what @homefield.bsky.social is cooking
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A lot has happened in the Red Bull world in the past week. Luckily we got you covered. #RBNY
open.substack.com/pub/metrosoc...
open.substack.com/pub/metrosoc...
Red Bull Roundup: 1/20-1/26
Vanzier Departs, Meara Retires, New Secondary Kit Leaks, RBII Signings and more you may have missed in the past week
open.substack.com
January 27, 2025 at 1:32 PM
A lot has happened in the Red Bull world in the past week. Luckily we got you covered. #RBNY
open.substack.com/pub/metrosoc...
open.substack.com/pub/metrosoc...
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New Bull on the Ranch. Latest but hopefully not the last of this series from @izzyhandy.bsky.social #RBNY #MLS open.substack.com/pub/metrosoc...
New Bull on the Ranch: Wiktor Bogacz
An introduction and expectations for Red Bulls' signing Wiktor Bogacz
open.substack.com
January 24, 2025 at 12:35 PM
New Bull on the Ranch. Latest but hopefully not the last of this series from @izzyhandy.bsky.social #RBNY #MLS open.substack.com/pub/metrosoc...
The way iga is playing I would be shocked if she doesn’t win it all but I hope Keys can stop her
January 22, 2025 at 4:35 AM
The way iga is playing I would be shocked if she doesn’t win it all but I hope Keys can stop her
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The end of Extratime really blows. In a sea of corporate talk, bro talk, and gambling ads, ETR was just a bunch of soccer dorks. Over the years the characters changed but they were almost always really genuine people who didn’t take themselves too seriously but gave great insight
New Extratime drops this afternoon...
January 21, 2025 at 7:28 PM
The end of Extratime really blows. In a sea of corporate talk, bro talk, and gambling ads, ETR was just a bunch of soccer dorks. Over the years the characters changed but they were almost always really genuine people who didn’t take themselves too seriously but gave great insight
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this trail is always hyped up as one of the best in the east, but every season it disappoints
January 20, 2025 at 8:35 PM
this trail is always hyped up as one of the best in the east, but every season it disappoints
Same. Great meeting the legend that is UMass hoops
Right behind the UM bench
January 16, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Same. Great meeting the legend that is UMass hoops
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