On September 20 the New York Red Bulls will host Western Conference leaders Seattle Sounders. RBNY are in the midst of a tight playoff race in the Eastern Conference, and with only six matches remaining in the MLS season, every point is important.
Here are your numbers to consider before Saturday’s match.
- 1 – The total amount of matchups between the Red Bulls and Sounders this season. The teams don’t meet often, but RBNY is 2-3-3 against Seattle all-time.
- 1 – Amount of points that separate New York Red Bulls, Columbus Crew, and Philadelphia Union. Red Bull currently stand alone in fourth place with 38 points while the Columbus Crew, in fifth place, and the Philadelphia Union, in sixth place, are separated only by goal differential with 37 points each. (MLS Standings)
- 4 – Shutouts by Luis Robles this season. The Red Bulls shutout rivals D.C. United in their previous home match, and hope to do the same when Seattle visits.
- 5 – Amount of consecutive MLS matches both Seattle and New York have gone unbeaten. They are both 4-0-1 entering Saturday’s game.
- 6 – Consecutive Red Bull home victories in all competitions. They are 7-0-2 in their last nine matches at Red Bull Arena, and their last home loss was on May 24 vs. Portland.
- 7 – Number of consecutive MLS matches in the month of September that the Red Bulls have gone undefeated. They are 2-0-1 so far, and are 5-0-2 since 2013.
- 99 – Total number of career MLS games started for midfielder Eric Alexander. Since joining the Red Bulls in 2013, he has recorded six goals and 10 assists.
Saturday’s game at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, NJ will be played at 7:30 p.m. ET (TV: NBC Sports). Tickets are still available for the match by calling 1.877.727.6223 or online purchase.
