Keys to the Game

KEYS TO THE GAME, pres. by TriHonda Dealers: New York Red Bulls vs. Orlando City

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The New York Red Bulls return to Red Bull Arena to host Orlando City. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m ET.

Here are the Keys to the Game, presented by TriHonda Dealers:

Bounce Back After Two Losses

After starting the season with two losses against Sporting Kansas City and the Los Angeles Galaxy, the Red Bulls are once again in a similar position after losing back-to-back away games against Philadelphia Union and the New England Revolution.

New York are searching for another win to recuperate form and climb the Eastern Conference Standings.

The Red Bulls are still seeing several of their newcomers adapting to the league like right-back Tom Edwards and striker Patryk Klimala.

With Aaron Long out with a season-long injury and Andrés Reyes’ suspension, Head Coach Gerhard Struber will have to go once again to the drawing board and figure out a new Starting XI for Saturday.

Build Momentum at Red Bull Arena

After the match at Gillette Stadium, Struber highlighted that the season is not a sprint, but a marathon.

“The season is not a sprint, it's a marathon,” he said. “The season is long and with this attitude, with this spirit, with this teamwork, we are absolutely in the right way. The results, they will come. I am 100% convinced about that."

For the Red Bulls, playing at RBA this season has been filled with high-energy. Before these recent defeats, they were on a two-game winning streak after defeating the Fire and Toronto in Harrison.

Making RBA into a fortress will be key as the season keeps rolling.

Orlando City Are Still Undefeated

Just days off from their battle against the team sitting atop the Eastern Conference, New York will now host the second-placed Orlando City.

So far the Lions have won three matches and drawn three. Oscar Pareja’s men are undefeated, and are still building off last season, in which they finished fourth in the Eastern Conference.

They are currently the best defensive team in the league after only conceding two goals in six games. Portuguese winger Nani has netted three goals this season.

Single game tickets for the 2021 season are here!

Single game tickets for the 2021 season are here!

Single game tickets for the 2021 season are here!