Hans Backe pays the penalty of Red Bulls’ elimination from the MLS playoffs by not getting a contract’s extension. Perhaps, all this happens in less than 24 hours when D.C. United defeated Red Bulls by score 1-0 and 2-1 in total. His departure ensures that Red Bulls did not think twice of its decision to part ways with its three years old coach. Anyways, Andy Roxburgh has been appointed as its new sporting director while Mike Petke will serve as a coach on temporarily basis. His sacking news came on Thursday night when Red Bulls were mourning their sad full departure from playoffs. His dismissal did not happen in a sudden; coz his exist has been expected since last few months as he could not win a title for Red Bulls, and lastly, when Bulls were eliminated from playoffs, it becomes clear that he would have to go. New sporting director: Roxburgh is a former Scotland’s national team manager; he has also served European soccer confederation (UEFA) as a technical director. Back in … [Read more...]