The New York Red Bulls open their 24th MLS Season on the road in a rematch of the 2018 MLS Cup Playoff Eastern Conference Semifinals against Columbus Crew SC on Saturday. Kickoff is set for 4:30 p.m. ET at MAPFRE Stadium.
Get to know the matchup in By The Numbers, presented by the NJ Lottery:
1: In the 2018 season, New York won one game against Columbus (1-1-2).
3: The last time the Red Bulls faced the Columbus Crew in 2018, New York defeated them 3-0 in Leg 2 in the Semifinals to advance to the Eastern Conference Final.
8: Last regular season New York won eight games away from Red Bulls Arena (8-5-4).
11: Columbus went 11-2-4 at home during the MLS regular season.
12: The Red Bulls have 12 wins in the regular season all-time at MAPFRE Stadium (12-17-6).
30: The Red Bulls hold an all-time advantage in the regular season of 30-28-11 over Columbus.