Minnesota United saw an encouraging two-game winning streak snapped last night as they fell to the New York Red Bulls. The 3-0 scoreline was a fair representation of the play overall, as a battle-hardened Red Bulls side seemed motivated in a sparsely-filled stadium. While Minnesota was overmatched on the day, there were signs of improvement from the 2017 side, though that isn't the only bar Minnesota wants to clear.



Here's a few things to think about in the aftermath.



A tale of two strikers



Christian Ramirez and Bradley Wright-Phillips have quite a few things in common. Both were under-heralded in their younger years before improving with age. Both are known much more for their precise finishing and their strength than their pace. Both are among MLS' finest strikers on their day.



And yet, it was the Red Bulls' talisman who put his mark on the match. Ramirez got his second start of the season, in front of the same three-man attacking line that was...