Dax McCarty was a year away from potentially becoming one of the jewels of the 2017 MLS free agent class .
The New York Red Bulls have stepped up to ensure the influential midfielder will call Red Bull Arena home for a long time .
Dax McCarty was a year away from potentially becoming one of the jewels of the 2017 MLS free agent class , but the New York Red Bulls have stepped up to ensure the influential midfielder will call Red Bull Arena home for a long time .