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INSIDE THE 18: Daniel Edelman Starts as RBNY Take on D.C. United in U.S. Open Cup Round of 32

Daniel Edelman will get his first start with the senior team on Tuesday night, as the New York Red Bulls face off against D.C. United in the U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 at Audi Field.

Edelman will be paired in the midfield with Dru Yearwood, Frankie Amaya, Luquinhas and Omir Fernandez.

This will be the first meeting in the Open Cup between the two sides since 2009. 

Tom Barlow starts up top for New York.

The Red Bulls will see Dylan Nealis, Sean Nealis, Aaron Long and John Tolkin start along the back line.

The Red Bulls won their third-round matchup against Hartford Athletic, 2-1, on April 20. D.C. United defeated Flower City Union, 3-0, in their third-round match with forward Ola Kamara scoring a brace in the game.

Ryan Meara starts in goal for New York.

Head Coach Gerhard Struber will have Ashley Fletcher, Lucas MonzĂ³n, Jason Pendant, Jesus Castellano, Cameron Harper, Zach Ryan available off the bench. Carlos Coronel will serve as backup goalkeeper.

The Red Bulls are unbeaten in their last five matches across all competitions, outscoring their opponents, 8-3, in those matches. New York are currently 6-0-0 on the road season, which includes a five-game MLS road winning streak to begin their season. The Red Bulls defense has only conceded three goals on the road in MLS, which is tied for the lowest in MLS this season.

Tom Edwards and Caden Clark will be held out of the match. Lewis Morgan and Patryk Klimala are in league health and safety protocols.

Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET with coverage on ESPN+ and New York Red Bulls Radio in English and Spanish via TuneIn, the New York Red Bulls app and NewYorkRedBulls.com.

New York Red Bulls Radio begins at 6:30 p.m. ET with Countdown to Kickoff, presented by Honda, hosted by Matt Harmon and Steve Jolley. Stefano Fusaro will carry the Spanish play-by-play responsibilities, beginning at 7 p.m. ET.

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