New York Red Bulls Host Los Angeles Galaxy in Noche Latina Showdown
The New York Red Bulls, currently sitting in a respectable fourth position in the league with 15 points from their eight matches, will host the struggling Los Angeles Galaxy at Sports Illustrated Stadium on Saturday, May 10, in a highly anticipated Noche Latina fixture presented by the New Jersey Lottery. The New York Red Bulls will look to build on their recent momentum when they take to the pitch.
According to the New York Red Bulls, "Get to know the matchup in By The Numbers, presented by the New Jersey Lottery." The statistics paint an interesting picture of the two teams heading into the match. For the New York Red Bulls, defender Sean Nealis is on the cusp of achieving a significant milestone. With his next start, he will tie for second for most starts by a defender in franchise history, alongside Aaron Long, with a total of 133 starts.
In-form striker Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting has been a key player for the New York Red Bulls this season, contributing six goal contributions across all competitions, including four goals and two assists. Goalkeeper Carlos Coronel has also been impressive, notching his 38th MLS clean sheet in the team’s last match, a 1-0 win over CF Montréal at Sports Illustrated Stadium.
The New York Red Bulls will look to build on their strong defensive record, with Omar Valencia having notched four assists in MLS this season, tied for the league lead among defenders. Meanwhile, Los Angeles Galaxy are struggling to find form, having lost their last match 1-0 to Sporting Kansas City, despite SKC not registering a shot on goal. According to the New York Red Bulls, "It was the first time in league history a team won without a shot on goal."
The New York Red Bulls will also be boosted by the form of Diego Fagundez, who is one goal away from becoming the eighth player in league history to notch 75 goals and 75 assists in his career. As the teams prepare to take to the pitch, kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET, with coverage available on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV in English and Spanish, and New York Red Bulls Radio presented by Sports Illustrated in English via the New York Red Bulls app and NewYorkRedBulls.com.
In conclusion, Saturday’s Noche Latina fixture promises to be an exciting encounter, with the New York Red Bulls looking to build on their recent momentum against a struggling Los Angeles Galaxy side. With a number of key players in form, it will be interesting to see how the match unfolds. The New York Red Bulls will be hoping to secure a win in front of their home fans, and the New York Red Bulls have provided fans with a range of options to follow the match, including live commentary on New York Red Bulls Radio presented by Sports Illustrated.
As reported by the New York Red Bulls, fans can tune in to the match on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV in English and Spanish. The New York Red Bulls have confirmed that all the action will be available to stream live, allowing fans to keep up to date with all the latest developments from Sports Illustrated Stadium.