Sixth-seeded New York Red Bulls will begin the Audi 2019 MLS Cup Playoffs on the road as they travel to face the third-seeded Philadelphia Union at Talen Energy Stadium in Round One on Sunday. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET with coverage on FS1, FOX Sports Go, Fox Deportes and New York Red Bulls Radio on TuneIn.
Here are the three Keys to the Game, presented by Honda:
Shore Thing
New York will look to shore up the backline with three of four spots locked in. Kyle Duncan continues to work back from a hamstring strain suffered in the final week of the regular season.
The defense will look to keep Philly off the board in Talen Energy Stadium as they look to advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Ilsinho Ills
Last time the Red Bulls visited the Union, Ilsinho put Philly on his back as they rallied to win 3-2 thanks to an assist and two goals from the Brazilian.
The midfielder will likely be a late-game sub, as he started just seven times this season and never played more than 70 minutes.
Good For Goals
New York put up two goals in both matches against the Union this year, with Kaku and Brian White scoring in the first match of the season, while Tom Barlow and Daniel Royer found the back of the net at Red Bull Arena.
