MATCH PREVIEW, pres. by Honda: New York Hosts Orlando City SC for Fireworks Night on June 3 at Red Bull Arena

New York Red Bulls vs. Orlando City SC

2023 MLS Regular Season Match 17 | Red Bull Arena – Harrison, NJ

June 3, 2023 – 7:30 p.m. ET | Apple TV MLS Season Pass, New York Red Bulls Radio

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The New York Red Bulls (4-5-7, 19 pts.) host Orlando City SC (5-4-5, 20 pts.) for Fireworks Night on Saturday, June 3 at Red Bull Arena. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV and New York Red Bulls Radio in English via TuneIn, the New York Red Bulls app, and NewYorkRedBulls.com.

Coverage on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV in English and Spanish begins at 7:30 p.m. ET. Steve Cangialosi will have the primary play-by-play responsibilities and will be alongside Danny Higginbotham on the English side, Sergio Ruiz will have the play-by-play responsibilities alongside Miguel Gallardo on the Spanish broadcast. New York Red Bulls Radio begins at 7 p.m. ET with Countdown to Kickoff, presented by Honda, hosted by Matt Harmon and Steve Jolley.

This will be the 19\th\ overall regular season meeting between New York and Orlando, with the Red Bulls holding the advantage in the series with a 9-7-2 mark. The Red Bulls are 3-2-0 in their last five matches against Orlando City SC, including a loss in their 2023 season opener against the Lions on February 25. New York are 3-1-1 in their first five MLS matches under Head Coach Troy Lesesne. Orlando City SC are coming off a 1-1 draw against Atlanta United FC and currently rank ninth in the Eastern Conference with 20 points.

The Red Bulls posted their fifth clean sheet across all competitions in their last match. Goalkeeper Carlos Coronel has registered 25 shutouts in his Red Bulls career and is now one shy of taking sole possession of second place in franchise history from Tony Meola. The New York defense has only faced 39 shots on target this season, which is the lowest in MLS.

Midfielder Lewis Morgan made his return to the pitch for the New York Red Bulls in their 1-0 win against Inter Miami CF on Wednesday, May 31 at DRV PNK Stadium. Morgan had missed the previous 12 matches with a hip injury. The Scottish winger has made 10 career appearances against Orlando City SC, where he has scored one goal and tallied two assists.

Following Saturday’s match, New York will not play a match until June 21 against Charlotte FC as the FIFA International window will run from Monday, June 12 to Tuesday, June 20.