HANOVER, N.J. — Last year, a midseason tear to his left ACL prematurely ended Florian Valot’s season, Now, the New York Red Bulls midfielder is vowing to pick up where left off with a return to the field.



Valot was a revelation for the Red Bulls last year, making the jump to the first team following two seasons spent with the reserves. He made his debut off the bench in the CONCACAF Champions League series against Tijuana, using the Red Bulls’ run through the tournament to cement a place in the starting lineup. Showcasing good combination play in the midfield, Valot’s ability on the ball and smooth control helped bring some creativity to a side that could at times be somewhat predictable.



Then, a knee injury in training cut Valot’s season short after 14 games.



Today, Valot admits to The Athletic that he felt “frustration and being sad about” the injury, especially after so quickly integrating into the squad and...