STARTING XI, pres. by OANDA: Red Bulls Take on San Diego FC for First Time

Red Bull New York and San Diego FC face off for the first time ever, at Sports Illustrated Stadium, on Saturday night. Kickoff on Noche Latina, presented by Intermex, is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET.

Julian Hall returns to the Starting XI, fresh off his star-turn with the United States Men’s National Team. Hall is joined in the attack by Cade Cowell and Jorge Ruvalcaba.

Hall scored the game-winner in New York’s latest victory against NYCFC, which saw him become the youngest player in MLS history to score 10-plus goals in a single season. While away on international duty, Hall became the youngest player in international soccer to score three goals in his first three appearances for his national team since Pele in 1957.

Hall’s fellow USMNT teammate, Adri Mehmeti, as well as Ghanian international Ronald Donkor, are both back with the squad. The midfielders link up with Mohammed Sofo.

Ethan Horvath starts in goal. 

The Red Bulls have earned a result in three of their last five matches, which includes wins against the Columbus Crew and New York City FC.

Across the backline, Julián Bazán, Justin Che, Dylan Nealis and Devin Padelford get the nod.

Nealis will wear the captain's armband.

Bazán is tied for second among Eastern Conference players in aerial duels won since Matchday 23, he has won 18 aerial challenges. 

Off the bench, Head Coach Michael Bradley will have Pedro Castro, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, Matthew Dos Santos, Emil Forsberg, Sekou Kone, Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty, John McCarthy, Tim Parker and David Ruiz available. Castro joins the team on a short-term loan from Red Bull New York II.

Coverage on Apple TV begins at 7:30 p.m. ET. Tony Husband will have primary play-by-play responsibilities and will be alongside Ross Smith on the English side, while Diego Pessolano will have the play-by-play responsibilities and will be alongside Daniel Chapela on the Spanish side.

Red Bulls Radio presented by Sports Illustrated begins at 7 p.m. ET with Countdown to Kickoff, presented by Toyota, hosted by Matt Harmon and Steve Jolley.