KEYS TO THE GAME, pres. by Toyota: Red Bull New York vs. Charlotte FC

Red Bull New York (6-6-4, 22 pts.) face off against Charlotte FC (6-6-4, 22 pts.) at Sports Illustrated Stadium on Saturday, July 25 for REDD’s Birthday Celebration.

Here are the Keys to the Game, presented by Toyota:

Split Decision

This will be the 10th all-time regular season meeting between New York and Charlotte, the series is currently tied with each club holding a 3-3-3 mark.

The Red Bulls have posted a 3-0-1 mark against Charlotte at Sports Illustrated Stadium in MLS play and are 5-0-1 at home across all competitions against the side.

Captain Fantastic

Emil Forsberg tallied his sixth MLS assist of the season and the 22nd of his MLS career against the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday. 

Forsberg has recorded two career MLS goals against Charlotte FC, both of which came in a 3-1 win at Sports Illustrated Stadium in 2024.

Holy Cowell

Cade Cowell scored his second goal of the season and the 12th of his MLS career in New York's match against Philadelphia Union on July 22. Cowell has four goal contributions in his last five appearances.

Cowell has been dangerous creating opportunities from the wing as he has the sixth-most crosses from open play per 90 minutes in the league.

Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. ET with coverage on Apple TV in English and Spanish, and Red Bulls Radio in English via the Red Bull New York app and RedBullNewYork.com.