The New York Red Bulls will run out a familiar lineup against Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Saturday at Red Bull Arena.
The Red Bulls, needing just three points to clinch a spot in the 2017 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs, will see Sacha Kljestan and Bradley Wright-Phillips return to the Starting XI.
Kljestan will be accompanied by Sean Davis and Daniel Royer on the wings, while Felipe manages the defensive midfield.
Royer returned to the Starting XI, since suffering an injury in early August, as he tallied a goal and an assist in 90 minutes of play against Toronto. Royer is second on the team with 11 goals, just five back of Wright-Phillips’ team leading 16 goals.
New York will play Kemar Lawrence, Aaron Long and Damien Perrinelle in the back, while Connor Lade and Tyler Adams work as wing backs.
Adams became the third Red Bulls player this season to record a brace. His brace against D.C. on Wednesday, Sept. 27 was his first career MLS brace.
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The bench will see Gonzalo Veron, Muhamed Keita, Dilly Duka, Alex Muyl, Vincent Bezecourt and Sal Zizzo able to come in as needed, with Ryan Meara serving as the backup keeper.
Veron continued his hot streak on the offensive end, tallying his third consecutive goal and fifth of the season against Toronto in the run of play. It was Veron’s second run-of-play goal this season and first since his game winner against New England on July 5. His streak of three-consecutive goals is tied for the 17th longest streak this season.
Derrick Etienne, Jr. is away from the team, playing with Haiti in an international friendly against Japan. Fidel Escobar and Michael Amir Murillo are with the Panamanian National Team for World Cup Qualifiers.
Vancouver would clinch a Knockout Round bye with a win.
