The hosts are heading into the match on the back of a 1-1 draw at Cincinnati last weekend, while New York City secured a narrow 1-0 win over FC Dallas , four days later.
New York Red Bulls will host New York City FC in a Major League soccer (MLS) fixture at Red Bull Arena on Sunday. It will be the first Hudson River Derby of the 2022 MLS season. The hosts are heading into the match on the back of a 1-1 draw at Cincinnati last weekend, while New York City secured a narrow 1-0 win over FC Dallas , four days later, in their last outing. The NY Red Bulls are currently sitting at the third spot in the Eastern Conference table with 33 points from 20 games, while the visitors, who have a game in hand, are one place above their Sunday’s opponents with 35 points.Â
Lewis Morgan, New York’s leading goal-scorer this season, has been on a fine run of form since the second half of May.
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Last Thursday, at Toyota stadium, New York City FC got the better of FC Dallas courtesy of Heber’s lone- first half goal. The Pigeons have managed to register two wins, two draws and a defeat from their last five league games. Nick Cushing’s side are just four points adrift of the leaders Philadelphia Union with a game in hand. NY Red Bulls on the other hand were forced to share the spoils against Cincinnati after Brdandon Vazquez’s opener was canceled out by Lewis Morgan from the penalty spot. Gerhard Struber’s side rely on a high pressing game, forcing their opponents to commit unforced errors and make use of them.
New York Red Bulls has some injury issues as Lucas Morgan and AJ Marcucci arse in the medical room, while Wikelman Carmona and Anders Reyes are doubtfil for Sunday’s game because of foot issues. Last game’s goal-scorer Morgan, should retain his place in the starting eleven. Kimala could lead the attack with Luquinhas operating behind him in a free role. As for NYCFC, Alexander Callens is questionable for the derby due to a lower-body problem. Andrade, Acevedo and Pereira should form the midfield trio.
New York City FC probable starting lineup: Coronel; Tolkin, Long, D. Nealis, Edwards; Casseres, Amaya; Morgan, Luquinhas, Barlow; Kimala
New York Red Bulls probable starting lineup: Johnson; Gray, Martins, Amundsen, Chanot; Andrade, Acevedo, Pereira; Magno, Rodriguez; Castellanos
The Pre-season friendly match between New York Red Bulls and New York City FC will take place at Red Bull Arena on Monday at 2:30 am IST.
The Major League Soccer matches are televised on different networks in various countries. In the United States, these matches are shown on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, Fox, FS1, FS2, Fox Deportes, UniMás, TUDN. In the Indian subcontinent, the matches are televised on Eurosport.
New York Red Bulls vs New York City FC | Key details |
Date | July 17 (USA) |
Venue | Red Bull Arena |
Kickoff time in India | 2:30 am (Monday) |
Kickoff time in USA | 5:00pm (Sunday) |