Red Bulls Open 2-Match Homestand Against Columbus in 84th MLS Meeting
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Updated · onnj.com · May 13
Red Bulls Open 2-Match Homestand Against Columbus in 84th MLS Meeting
2 articles · Updated · onnj.com · May 13
Wednesday’s match opens a two-game home stretch for Red Bull New York, which enters at 4-5-3 with 15 points after a 3-1 win at Chicago snapped a three-match skid.
Columbus arrives at 3-6-3 with 12 points and has lost four of six road matches, giving New York a chance to press a vulnerable back line at Sports Illustrated Stadium.
2.5 home goals per game have fueled the Red Bulls there this season, led by Julian Hall’s six goals and Jorge Ruvalcaba scoring in each of his last two MLS home matches.
Emil Forsberg adds another threat after recording his 20th MLS assist on Saturday; he has five goal contributions in his last five matches against Columbus and three goals in three home games against the Crew.
The 84th regular-season meeting continues a tight rivalry: Columbus leads the series 36-33-14, while New York is 2-1-2 in its last five home MLS meetings with the Crew before hosting NYCFC on Saturday.
Is the Red Bulls' youth-focused 'Baby Bulls' strategy a sustainable path to a championship or just a temporary high?
Will 18-year-old phenom Julian Hall choose to play for the USMNT or Poland after his historic hat trick?