The New York Red Bulls (1-1-0, 3 pts.) head to Mercedes-Benz Stadium to face off against Atlanta United FC (1-1-0, 3 pts.) on Saturday, March 8.
Here are the Keys to the Game, presented by Toyota:
Southern Success
This will be the 17th overall regular season meeting between New York and Atlanta, with the Red Bulls holding the series advantage with a 9-2-5 mark.
The Red Bulls have posted a 4-2-2 mark in Atlanta in franchise history, including a 2-2-1 mark in their last five matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
New York is eight years and a few days removed from topping Atlanta, 2-1, in their first ever match.
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Sweet Swede
Emil Forsberg scored his first goal of the season in New York’s home opener and the 10th of his MLS career.
Forsberg has recorded six goal contributions in his last five MLS regular season matches, including an assist in the Red Bulls’ last match against Atlanta.
Shots, Shots
Atlanta has averaged 14.5 shots on goal across their first two matches of this MLS season, tied for third-most in the league.
New York sits in seventh, one full shot on goal behind, at 13.5 per game, on average.
Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET with coverage on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV in English and Spanish, and New York Red Bulls Radio in English via the New York Red Bulls app and NewYorkRedBulls.com.
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