The New York Red Bulls (11-8-8, 41 pts.) will end their two-match homestand with a matchup against Inter Miami CF (10-10-6, 36 pts.) on Saturday, August 27 at Red Bull Arena Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET with coverage on MSG, MSG GO, and New York Red Bulls Radio in English and Spanish via TuneIn, the New York Red Bulls app and NewYorkRedBulls.com.
Get to know who the Red Bulls will be playing in their upcoming matchup.
How they’re doing
Inter Miami, in only their third season as an MLS organization, is on track for their best record yet.
After failing to record a win in their first five matches of the 2022 season, Miami now find themselves in position to make the playoffs.
They are unbeaten in their last five matches, including wins over NYC and Toronto in their last two.
Earlier this season, Miami handed New York their first road loss of the 2022 season, handling the Red Bulls 2-0 at DRV PNK Stadium.
Head-to-Head History
It has been a short history between New York and Miami, with the two clubs only facing each other five previous times.
The Red Bulls own a 3-2-0 record against Inter Miami CF, with New York scoring ten goals and only allowing three in those four matches.
Patryk Klimala and Omir Fernandez are the active leading scorers against Miami with two goals each.
In their last trip to Red Bull Arena, New York held on for a 1-0 win, with Patryk Klimala scoring the winner.
Player to Watch- Forward Gonzalo HiguaÃn
After falling out of the lineup early in the season, only earning one start from April 9 to July 17, The Argentinian forward has completely turned his 2022 season around.
In his last eight appearances, all starts, Higuain has contributed to eight goals.
With 289 goals in his European career for clubs like Real Madrid, Juventus, and Napoli, HiguaÃn was a big-name signing when he joined before the 2021 season.
Now that he’s found his form, HiguaÃn will definitely be one to look out for.