The seventh-seed New York Red Bulls have a momentous task ahead of them in the first round of the MLS playoffs in the form of second-seed Columbus Crew at
Oct 2, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Red Bulls midfielder Emil Forsberg celebrates goal with midfielder Lewis Morgan in the first half against the Toronto FC at BMO Field. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images Lower.com Field on Tuesday night.) play reigning MLS champion Columbus Crew in the first round of a best-of-three series. The two played each other most recently on Decision Day, Oct. 19, in a 3-2 defeat for New York.
“The team is in a good spot, we had a very good training session, and this is what we have to transfer onto the field,” Red Bulls head coach Sandro Schwarz said. “It’s a new game on Tuesday, and it’s a playoff game on the road, and it’s clear we need our best performance. I am very excited for my first playoff experience.”
The Red Bulls have a poor record against Columbus, winning 36 games in 91 played, having drawn 13 times and lost 42. New York has three notches in the win column in its last 15 matches,, and will need everyone fit and firing. Forsberg is back fully fit and will be looking to combine with top scorer Lewis Morgan again after both had 32 goal contributions between the pair.
Schwarz has experimented with different formations in recent weeks, playing a diamond in midfield against Columbus, switching to a back-three in a 2-1 defeat to Atlanta United and their trusted 4-4-2 in a 4-1 win against Toronto.
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