The 2017 season brings an opportunity for the New York Red Bulls to improve upon a strong campaign last year, moving towards capturing the franchise\u2019s first MLS Cup title. One player that head coach Jesse Marsch will be counting on to contribute in a push for a championship will be forward Fredrik Gulbrandsen.<\/p>\n
The 24-year-old joined New York on loan from Red Bull Salzburg, but has managed to make quite an impact in a short period of time. The Norwegian international has made two appearances for the club thus far, including starting alongside Bradley Wright-Phillips in the team\u2019s 4-2-2-2 formation at the Seattle Sounders this past weekend<\/a>.<\/p>\n Gulbrandsen began his career at Lillestrom SK in his native Norway, before signing with Molde FK in the summer of 2013. It is there that the young striker\u2019s ability began to truly shine. In 2014, he scored 14 goals across all competitions in leading Molde to a Tippeligaen title.<\/p>\n Possessing great pace and a quality touch on the ball, Gulbrandsen became a handful for opposing defenses to deal with. Despite his diminutive size, Gulbrandsen\u2019s positioning and ability to create space brought both his club and himself great success.<\/p>\n With a desire to move away from the 4-2-3-1 alignment that has been a trademark of Marsch\u2019s time at Red Bull Arena, New York may have found the right fit to carry out their manager\u2019s plan for the top of line-up.<\/p>\n