Matchday 25 Information:
- Who: New York Red Bulls (6-7-8, 26 points) vs FC Cincinnati (13-2-6, 45 points)
- When: Wednesday, July 12, 2023 – 7:30 PM EST
- Where: Red Bull Arena – Harrison, NJ, USA
- How To Watch: Apple TV – MLS Season Pass
2022/23 Matchups:
- July 9, 2022: FC Cincinnati 1 (Vazquez 20′) – New York Red Bulls 1 (Morgan 29′ (Pen))
- August 20, 2022: New York Red Bulls (Kimala 23′ (Pen)) – FC Cincinnati 1 (Miazga 13′)
- October 15, 2022: New York Red Bulls 1 (Morgan 48′) – FC Cincinnati 2 (Acosta 74′ (Pen), Vazquez 86′)
- May 23, 2023: New York Red Bulls 1(3) (Vanzeir 90’+2′) – FC Cincinnati 1(5) (Kubo 42′)
Key Storylines:
- Since last season, three of the four matchups between these two sides has ended in a 1-1 draw at the end of regulation.
- FC Cincinnati has only lost 1 of their last 8 matchups against New York after losing their first four – including the infamous 2017 US Open Cup run in extra time.
- Luciano Acosta had his fifth match of the MLS season with multiple goal contributions – he only trails Nashville’s Hany Mukhtar with six. He’ll look to join him at first while Nashville hosts Philadelphia.
- Matt Miazga and Brandon Vazquez are still with the USMNT and unavailable for FC Cincinnati, John Tolkin with the USMNT and unavailable for New York Red Bulls.
FC Cincinnati Yellow Card Watch
1 Yellow Card from Suspension: Obinna Nwobodo, Matt Miazga
2 Yellow Cards from Suspension: Alvaro Barreal, Luciano Acosta, Sergio Santos, Yerson Mosquera
Key Player: Luciano Acosta (CIN)
Luciano Acosta may have a DP striker available at his disposal on Wednesday. Aaron Boupendza made his arrival to the club on Monday and has been participating in training. He’s expected to make his MLS debut on Wednesday.
Regardless of the role Boupendza plays, Acosta will be looking to cause problems for the New York Red Bulls. He missed the away fixture of Hell is Real last season due to a three match suspension against the Red Bulls, and a similar suspension would land him in the exact same situation this season. Luckily, Aaron Long is on the USMNT and unavailable for the match on Wednesday – and is also no longer on the New York Red Bulls roster.
Photo Credit: @FCCincinnati (via IG)
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