Head Coach Chris Armas is debuting a new-look lineup on Saturday night as the New York Red Bulls prepare to take on FC Cincinnati for the first time in MLS action.
Armas will have Brian White starting up top, as Bradley Wright-Phillips misses a match due to a muscle strain.
Daniel Royer, Marc Rzatkowski and Omir Fernandez will lead the midfield attack.
New York begins their longest stretch at Red Bull Arena on Saturday, playing five matches over a 26-day
stretch.
Sean Davis will help anchor the defensive midfield.
Armas will deploy Connor Lade and Alex Muyl out wide, and see Amro Tarek, Aaron Long and Tim Parker along the backline.
The Red Bulls have accumulated the best home record with the most wins, 99, and points, 328, since Red
Bull Arena opened in 2010.
Luis Robles will captain the side and start in goal.
New York is 10-3 in the last 13 matches at Red Bull Arena across all competitions and have outscored their opponents, 21-6, during the stretch.
Armas will have a deep bench, with Kemar Lawrence and Michael Amir Murillo available, with Derrick Etienne, Jr., Andreas Ivan, Mathias Jørgensen and Vincent Bezecourt, as needed. Ryan Meara will serve as the backup goalkeeper.
Cristian Casseres Jr. is not in the lineup following a knock in training. Lawrence returns to the gameday roster, following an extended illness.
Coverage on MSG begins at 6:30 p.m. ET with Honda Red Bulls Game Night. Steve Cangialosi will have the primary play-by-play responsibilities and will be alongside Shep Messing and Michelle Gingras.
New York Red Bulls Radio begins at 6 p.m. ET with Countdown to Kickoff, presented by Honda, hosted by Matt Harmon and Steve Jolley. Ernesto Motta will have the Spanish play-by-play, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
