The New York Red Bulls (17-6-4, 55 pts) look to stretch their MLS unbeaten streak to seven for the first time since 2013 as they travel to face the Montreal Impact (10-14-3, 33 pts) on Saturday at Saputo Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET with coverage on MSG, MSG GO and New York Red Bulls Radio in English and Spanish on TuneIn.
Here are 5 Reasons to Watch, presented by the Franklin Group:
5 of 5
The Red Bulls will round out their fifth game in 15 days with an away trip. They've picked up eight of the possible 12 points so far, and will look to make it 11 out of 15 on Saturday.
Closing In
New York will look to inch closer to locking up a spot in the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs with a win on Saturday night.
Currently sitting at the top of the Eastern Conference, three more points will move them that much closer to locking up a playoff spot for the ninth straight season, continuing the longest stretch among major sports teams in the New York metro area.
BWP, Kaku
A full game of rest for Bradley Wright-Phillips and Kaku in Wednesday night's victory, one of the best combos in MLS looks to take the pitch again together at Stade Saputo.
BWP is second in the league with 16 goals, while Kaku leads the league with 14 assists.
Opposite Directions
Montreal is battling for their playoff life, winning once over their last six matches. The Red Bulls will be looking to maintain their place atop the table and stretch their unbeaten streak to seven matches.
Much-Needed Break
After wrapping up the match against Montreal, the Red Bulls will get a break, with their next match coming on September 16, on the road at Audi Field. Soak up all the Red Bulls soccer you can now!
