New York Red Bulls vs. LAFC
2018 MLS Regular Season Match 22
Red Bull Arena – Harrison, N.J.
Sunday, August 5, 2018 – 6 p.m. ET
FS1, FOX Sports GO, New York Red Bulls Radio
#RBNYvLAFC
Game Notes vs. LAFC
All-Time Series: First Meeting
HARRISON, N.J. (Aug. 2, 2018) – Sunday night pits the New York Red Bulls (13-6-2, 41 pts) and Los Angeles Football Club (10-5-6, 36 pts) for the first time at Red Bull Arena on national television. Kickoff is slated for 6 p.m. ET with coverage on FS1, FOX Sports GO and New York Red Bulls Radio in English and Spanish on TuneIn.
New York Red Bulls Radio goes live at 5 p.m. ET with Honda Countdown to Kickoff, hosted by Matt Harmon and Steve Jolley. Ernesto Motta will carry the Spanish play-by-play broadcast, beginning at 6 p.m.
New York will look to continue its successful trend against Western Conference opponents, as it hosts the second-best team from the West. The Red Bulls are 7-1-0 against the Western Conference, outscoring their opponents, 20-7 overall and 15-3 at Red Bull Arena. LAFC enters Sunday’s match with a 5-5-1 away record under Bob Bradley with a minus-two goal differential (GF: 25, GA:27).
Despite losing at home for just the second time in 11 matches on Saturday, Kaku continued to command the midfield when he entered in the second half. New York’s Young Designated Player raised his league-leading assist total to 14. Kaku has tallied an assist in four-straight matches for the second time this season, which is the longest active streak and tied for the longest streak this year. The Argentine midfielder currently sits tied for third in franchise history with his 14 assists.
Last Saturday’s match against Columbus Crew SC marked the 12th one-goal game for New York. Overall, the Red Bulls are 6-6-0 in one-goal matches, which includes a 2-2-0 mark at home and 4-4-0 record on the road. All six of New York’s league losses have been by one goal.
Following the conclusion of the match, there will be a special presentation to Wright-Phillips, including highlights of his best goals and video messages from past coaches, teammates and others. The ceremony will be capped off with a special message from the club. Fans will also receive a commemorative poster, celebrating Wright-Phillips’ record as they leave the arena.
The Red Bulls begin a three-match road trip, which will be there longest span of league games away from Red Bull Arena, beginning with the Chicago Fire on Saturday, August 11. Kickoff is set for 8:30 p.m. ET with coverage on MSG, MSG GO and New York Red Bulls Radio in English and Spanish on TuneIn.
