Match Preview

MATCH PREVIEW, pres. by Honda: New York Heads to Ohio to Face off Against Columbus Crew on Saturday Night

New York Red Bulls vs. Columbus Crew

2023 MLS Regular Season Match 20

Lower.com Field – Columbus, OH

July 1, 2023 – 7:30 p.m. ET

Apple TV MLS Season Pass, New York Red Bulls Radio

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The New York Red Bulls (5-6-8, 23 pts.) head to Ohio to face off against Columbus Crew (9-6-4, 31 pts.) on Saturday, July 1 at Lower.com Field. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV and New York Red Bulls Radio in English via TuneIn, the New York Red Bulls app, and NewYorkRedBulls.com.

Coverage on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV in English and Spanish begins at 7:30 p.m. ET. Chris Wittyngham will have the primary play-by-play responsibilities and will be alongside Lori Lindsay on the English side, Bruno Vain will have the play-by-play responsibilities alongside Andres Agulla on the Spanish broadcast. New York Red Bulls Radio begins at 7 p.m. ET with Countdown to Kickoff, presented by Honda, hosted by Matt Harmon and Steve Jolley.

This will be the 79th overall regular season meeting between New York and Columbus, with the Red Bulls holding the advantage in the series with a 33-32-13 mark. This will be the second time the two clubs have faced each other this season with New York earning a 2-1 win on March 18 at Red Bull Arena. Midfielder Luquinhas and forward Dante Vanzeir each scored a goal in the match. Columbus are currently on a five-match unbeaten streak and sit in fifth place in the Eastern Conference.

In New York’s latest match, midfielder Frankie Amaya scored two goals in their 4-0 win against Atlanta United FC. Amaya recorded his first career multi-goal game in MLS and became the sixth MLS player since 2000 to score at least twice after being subbed on in the 75th minute or later. The Santa Ana, California native scored in New York’s last time out in Columbus last season.

Following Saturday’s match, New York will host New England Revolution on Saturday, July 8 at Red Bull Arena for Marvel Night. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET with coverage on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV and New York Red Bulls Radio in English via TuneIn, NewYorkRedBulls.com, and New York Red Bulls app.