Match Preview

MATCH PREVIEW, pres. by Honda: Red Bulls Battle First Place FC Cincinnati on Wednesday Night at Red Bull Arena

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New York Red Bulls vs. FC Cincinnati

2023 MLS Regular Season Match 21

Red Bull Arena – Harrison, N.J.

July 12, 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 (6-7-8, 26 pts.) battle Eastern Conference leaders FC Cincinnati (13-2-6, 45 pts.) on Wednesday, July 12 at Red Bull Arena. 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. Callum Williams will have the primary play-by-play responsibilities and will be alongside Calen Carr 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 10th overall regular season meeting between New York and Cincinnati, with the Red Bulls holding the advantage in the series with a 4-2-3 mark. The Red Bulls have posted a 5-2-3 mark at Red Bull Arena this season including two-straight victories, coming against Atlanta United FC and New England Revolution. FC Cincinnati are currently first in the Eastern Conference and the Supporters Shield race.

New York Red Bulls midfielder Frankie Amaya recorded the first goal in New York’s 2-1 victory over New England on July 8. Amaya has recorded a goal or an assist in three-straight matches, he has posted three goals and two assists through that time. The former UCLA midfielder is one appearance shy of making 100 career MLS appearances. Alongside Amaya, midfielder Omir Fernandez has recorded an assist in three-straight matches and has now recorded 12 in his MLS career.

Following Saturday’s match, New York travles to Utah to face off against Real Salt Lake on Saturday, July 15. Kickoff is set for 9:30 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.