"Forsberg left a brilliant career in Europe, where he starred in the top flight of Germany and with the Swedish national team, to win with Red Bull New York. After a Cinderella run to an MLS Cup Final appearance in 2024, last year could not have been farther from the goal. For the first time in 16 years, Red Bull missed the playoffs, finishing 10th in the Eastern Conference under ex-head coach Sandro Schwarz."
"This year, we have to set a bar and a level that's high enough that we know that every game is our last game, the former RB Leipzig man said. If you want to achieve something big, that kind of level has to stay on a high level. This year, it has to be, This fing game or no game.' Every training has to be that way as well."
Emil Forsberg left a successful European career, including top-flight play in Germany and Sweden's national team, to join New York Red Bulls. After reaching the 2024 MLS Cup Final, the club missed the playoffs for the first time in 16 years, finishing 10th in the Eastern Conference. The roster and messaging were criticized as incomplete and lacking urgency, producing inconsistent performances. Forsberg, now 34 and team captain, describes last season as a rollercoaster and emphasizes a sustained, high-level urgency. First-year head coach Michael Bradley is instilling a coordinated Red Bull playing style and a 'game or no game' mentality ahead of the new season.
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