The New York Red Bulls and head coach Jesse Marsch rely on certain elements of the game to play the way that they want, including stamina and quick movement. One player who is fast becoming both successful and exemplary within this system is midfielder Alex Muyl.<\/p>\n
Now with two consecutive victories for the club featuring a goal from the 21-year-old academy product, Muyl is appearing more and more comfortable with his role. Thanks to his positioning and movement, the New York native opened the scoring in his side\u2019s 2-0 home win over Columbus<\/a> this past weekend off an excellent\u00a0pass from left-back Kemar Lawrence.<\/p>\n Muyl\u2019s first MLS season saw the initial steps that have seen recent contributions become a regular sight. The rookie scored his first league goal in the 7-0 thrashing of New York City FC<\/a> last May, and began to make an impact for Marsch with his constant pressing and strong defensive instincts higher up the field.<\/p>\n The Red Bulls\u2019 coaching staff seemed intent on establishing a 4-2-2-2 formation this season, and this choice certainly presented a unique situation for Muyl and his particular skill set. While the formation is still used from time to time (and especially may return as Gonzalo Veron works his way back to full fitness), Marsch has returned to the 4-2-3-1 shape that has brought the team so much success during his tenure as manager in Harrison.<\/p>\n With that philosophy in mind, the strengths that Alex Muyl possesses can become important as New York once again fights for a top spot in the MLS Eastern Conference this season.<\/p>\n