HARRISON, N.J. – For the first time in his MLS career, Derrick Etienne is getting plenty of opportunities to get on the field. He’s just not making the most of them when it comes to putting the ball in the net.



The 21-year-old has been a regular contributor to the Red Bulls in 2018, already making a career-high 20 appearances for the first team in MLS play. While it is clear that the young attacker is growing and continuing to establish himself with the club, there is also plenty of room for improvement in his game, especially in the goal-scoring department.



Etienne has been used more as a lone striker this year than in his natural outside midfield position, essentially serving as star forward Bradley Wright-Phillips’ de facto backup whenever the veteran needs a rest. The results up top, however, have been largely frustrating and disappointing for the homegrown player. Etienne has scored just three times this year and acknowledged his frustration...