If RBNY is successful, chances are homegrown lefty John Tolkin will have a say after combining for 2g/2a in his last two games. Ditto for forward Elias Manoel after he scored a hat trick against Charlotte, while goalkeeper Carlos Coronel has a clean sheet in his bag.
The Red Bulls will look to chase down bad results and try to set the game on their terms – compete for 50/50 balls, press high, play direct and keep the throttle down. It’s worked before at TQL Stadium, spoiling Cincy’s Shield-lifting party on Oct. 4 (a 2-1 win) to kick off their early fall surge.