The New York Red Bulls are in danger of missing out on the postseason despite fielding a high-priced roster with international appeal in a league where more than half of the teams make the playoffs.
Even with that, it appears that manager Hans Backe isn't going anywhere.
Talking to reporters in New York, Red Bulls sporting director Erik Soler said that Backe's job is safe no matter the outcome of Thursday's crucial match against the Philadelphia Union. The Red Bulls need to win or get a draw and some help to make the playoffs or risk becoming the most underachieving team in league history.
"Hans is the head coach next season, regardless," Soler told the New York Times. "I met with our owner three weeks ago to discuss the next two seasons. Red Bull is showing a lot of faith, of course they want to win all the time."
What do you make of Soler's remarks? Who deserves most of the blame in New York: Backe, Soler or the players?
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