Match Preview

MATCH PREVIEW, pres. by Toyota: New York Head to Lower.com Field to Face Columbus Crew on Saturday Night

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The New York Red Bulls (12-14-7, head to Lower.com Field to face Columbus Crew SC (13-8-12, 51 pts.) on Saturday, October 18 for MLS Decision Day.

Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. ET with coverage on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV in English and Spanish, and New York Red Bulls Radio presented by Sports Illustrated in English via the New York Red Bulls app and NewYorkRedBulls.com.

Coverage on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV begins at 6 p.m. ET. Kieth Costigan will have primary play-by-play responsibilities and will be alongside Maurice Edu on the English side, while Pablo Ramirez will have the primary play-by-play responsibilities and will be alongside Jesus Bracamontes on the Spanish side.

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New York Red Bulls Radio presented by Sports Illustrated begins at 5:30 p.m. ET with Countdown to Kickoff, presented by Toyota, hosted by Matt Harmon and Steve Jolley.

This will be the 83rd overall regular season meeting between the Red Bulls and Columbus, with the Crew holding the series advantage with a 35-33-14 mark. The Red Bulls have posted a 2-2-1 mark in their last five matches against the Crew, including being unbeaten in their last three against Columbus across all competitions. The Crew have posted a 8-3-5 mark at home this season, including a 0-2-1 mark in their last three MLS home matches.

Captain Emil Forsberg has scored three career goals against thee Crew in five career matches.

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Listen to every match, live, on New York Red Bulls Radio! Veteran soccer play-by-play voice Matt Harmon will handle the broadcasts alongside former MetroStars and Red Bulls standout Steve Jolley providing color commentary.

Goalkeeper Carlos Coronel recorded a shutout in New York’s last match against the Columbus Crew on Saturday, August 31 at Sports Illustrated Stadium. Coronel’s 10 shutouts this season currently ranks tied for fourth in MLS. The Paraguayan international has recorded three career shutouts against the Crew.

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