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21- At 21 years and 20 days old, defender John Tolkin became the youngest player in club history to score directly from a free kick when he wrapped a curling shot around the D.C. United wall to score the game-winner.
3- Goalkeeper Carlos Coronel has three clean sheets in his last five matches and has not allowed more than one goal in that timespan across all competitions.
0- The Red Bulls defense held D.C. United without a shot on target in their 1-0 win on Sunday.
9.5- At a 9.5 expected goals against rate, the Red Bulls have the second lowest total in the league when it comes to expected goals by an opponent at Red Bull Arena this season.
22- On their way to the 2023 Leagues Cup championship, Inter Miami scored 22 goals in seven matches. In 22 league matches before the arrivals of Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, Inter Miami scored only 22 goals. The Red Bulls have scored 23 goals in 24 league games played.
18- Inter Miami is coming off their first trophy in club history, but now faces the reality that they have dug themselves a hole in MLS league play. They currently sit on 18 points with 12 matches left to play. Their race to catch up in the Eastern Conference and secure a playoff spot begins at Red Bull Arena on Saturday.
