The New York Red Bulls take on D.C. United in the fourth round of the U.S. Open Cup at Audi Field on Tuesday, May 10. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET with coverage on ESPN+ and New York Red Bulls Radio in English and Spanish via TuneIn, the New York Red Bulls app and NewYorkRedBulls.com.
Get to know the matchup in By The Numbers, presented by New Jersey Lottery:
97- There have been 97 previous matchups across all competitions between New York and D.C. United, the most of any matchup in the club’s history.
6- The Red Bulls are undefeated in their six games on the road so far this season, including their third round U.S. Open Cup victory over Hartford Athletic. In those six road games, New York has outscored their opponents 15-3.
7- In their last five matches across all competitions, New York has only allowed seven total shots on goal. During that span, they have only allowed two goals from open play.
2- Dylan Nealis, who came into this season with one career MLS assist, has two in his past two matches. He helped New York equalize against Chicago on April 30, and did the same against Portland on May 7.
8- Ryan Meara earned his eighth career Open Cup win in his career against Hartford Athletic and played in his 14th match in the tournament, which is the most by any player in franchise history.Â
4.42- The Red Bulls have an expected goals against of 4.42 on the road this year, which is third lowest in MLS.Â
1.46- Forward Taxiarchis Fountas has been a revelation for the D.C. United attack. In only 247Â four appearances this season, Fountas already has four goals and a league-leading 1.46 goals per 90 minutes.
