After years of frustrations Red Bulls fans have something to look forward too. The club has addressed all its apparent weaknesses since the start of the season. In all 9 players have been signed since the start of the season. At times it looked as if the reinforcements would never arrive, but Juan Carlos Osorio and Jeff Agoos have searched far and wide for players to help this New York club become a serious contender for this season and beyond. The first acquisition was Andrew Boyens, a New Zealand International and former Toronto FC defender, who at times has looked shaky but has consistently improved througout the season to be considered a reliable option in the New York backline. The next four signings had to wait until the MLS summer transfer window opened up. Argentine defensive midfielder Juan Martin Pietravallo arrived from Veria FC in the Greek Super League, and has helped anchor the clubs midfield showing a combination of tenacity and skill. Venezuelan International Jorge Rojas arrived from Atl. Maracaibo in Venezuela and has helped jumpstart the New York attack. Venezuelan defender Gabriel Cichero arrived on loan from Deportivo Italia and has given New York a physical presence in the center of the defence. Less heralded Mexican defender Diego Jimenez arrived from Tecos in Mexico and has played well in his three starts with the club.