INSIDE THE 18: Red Bulls Prepare for Columbus Crew SC

Chris Armas
INSIDE THE 18: Red Bulls Prepare for Columbus Crew SC -



The New York Red Bulls are prepared to take on Columbus Crew SC on Saturday night at Red Bull Arena.


Leading goal scorers Brian White and Daniel Royer both get the nod for the Starting XI.


Kaku and Derrick Etienne Jr. round out the attacking midfield, while Sean Davis and Marc Rzatkowski anchor the defensive midfield.


Across the back, New York will start four defenders, with Aaron Long, Tim Parker, Amro Tarek and Michael Amir Murillo.


Luis Robles starts in goal and wears the captain's armband.


Head Coach Chris Armas will have Connor Lade, Andreas Ivan, Omir Fernandez, Vincent Bezecourt, Kemar Lawrence and Bradley Wright-Phillips available off the bench. Ryan Meara will serve as backup goalkeeper.


Cristian Casseres Jr. and Alex Muyl will sit out this match due to knocks.


Kickoff is slated for 7:30 p.m. EST with coverage on MSG, MSG Go and New York Red Bulls Radio on TuneIn.


New York Red Bulls Radio begins at 6:30 p.m. ET with Countdown to Kickoff, presented by Honda, hosted by Matt Harmon and Steve Jolley. Ernesto Motta will carry the Spanish play-by-play responsibilities, beginning at 7 p.m.

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