The New York Red Bulls (9-4-7, 34 pts.) host rivals D.C. United (4-8-7, 19 pts.) for the second leg of the Atlantic Cup on Saturday, June 29 at Red Bull Arena.
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Happy Home
New York has turned Red Bull Arena back into a fortress this season. Riding a nine-match home unbeaten streak in 2024, New York will look to extend that to double digits on Saturday vs. D.C.
The Red Bulls have allowed just five goals in nine matches at RBA, the fewest goals allowed in nine home matches in organizational history.
Morgan Moves
Lewis Morgan is set to make his return to the matchday roster, returning from the UEFA EUROS with Scotland. Morgan became the third player in franchise history to play in a EURO match as an active member of the club.
Morgan has recorded nine goals and four assists in 16 matches played this season with six of his goals coming at Red Bull Arena. Morgan tallied a goal in New York’s 4-1 win against D.C. United on May 15.
Missing Pieces
The Black and Red have struggled with injuries all season, rarely fielding a full roster on matchdays. Adding to the issue for the Atlantic Cup match, leading goal scorer Christian Benteke is suspended due to a red card. Matai Akinmboni also picked up two yellows last time out, and will miss the RBNY game.
D.C. recalled a couple of players from on loan to help fill out the roster. The team will wait to see who else will step up for their squad against New York.
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 TuneIn, the New York Red Bulls app and NewYorkRedBulls.com.
