The New York Red Bulls begin the playoffs by playing a home-and-home against the Montreal Impact, first in Canada and then at Red Bull Arena.
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This Eastern Conference Semifinals matchup will determine who gets to face the winner of New York City FC and Toronto FC in the Eastern Conference Finals.
Here are some numbers to know ahead of Sunday’s matchup:
2:Bradley Wright-Phillips now has two Golden Boot awards, after winning in 2014 and 2016. He has scored the most goals over a three season span in MLS history as well.
4-2: Montreal is coming off a 4-2 victory in the Knockout Round over D.C. United. Matteo Mancosu scored two goals and added one assist, while Ignacio Piatti recorded one of each.
11: Didier Drogba’s number. He last played on September 28 and last started on September 24.
2:Sacha Kljestan is only the second player to record a 20-assist season, joining Carlos Valderrama (26 in 2000).
16: In the sixteen games (eight starts) since joining the team, Matteo Mancosu amounted five goals and five assists for the Impact.
2:Luis Robles is one of three goalkeepers to make every start for their team and one of two to play every MLS minute. Montreal goalkeeper Evan Bush started 33 of the 34. Bush is seventh in saves and Robles is eighth. Robles led the league in wins (16) and shutouts (11).
8-3-2: The Red Bulls have an impressive record all-time against the Impact, although on the road they are only 1-3-2.
17: Ignacio Piatti tied for the third most goals this season, with 17. He also is tied for the most assists on the team, with Drogba and Dominic Oduro.
12: Bradley Wright-Phillips and Ignacio Piatti combined for 12 game winning goals this regular season. Wright-Phillips led the league with seven and Piatti was tied for third most with five
372: Number of miles the Red Bulls will travel to play at Saputo Stadium, coming from Red Bull Arena.
