This Saturday, the New York Red Bulls are set to clash with CF Montréal at Sports Illustrated Stadium as part of a special Kids Day event. Fans can expect an exciting lineup, including the return of Kyle Duncan after his injury absence since August 2024. Alongside Duncan, key players like Felipe Carballo and Peter Stroud will bolster the midfield, while Wiki Carmona, Cameron Harper, Emil Forsberg, and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting lead the offensive charge. The Red Bulls boast a strong home record against Montréal, having achieved a 12-2-1 mark historically, and they aim to continue their current season's solid performance at this venue.
Kyle Duncan’s reintegration into the team signals a significant boost for the Red Bulls. Duncan joins Sean Nealis, Noah Eile, and Omar Valencia on the field, providing much-needed defensive stability. Meanwhile, the midfield duo of Felipe Carballo and Peter Stroud promises to control the pace and flow of the game. In attack, Wiki Carmona, Cameron Harper, Emil Forsberg, and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting represent a formidable force capable of dismantling even the toughest defenses. Notably, Choupo-Moting has been in stellar form, scoring his fourth goal of the season in their last match at Sports Illustrated Stadium and contributing significantly over four consecutive matches there.
Carlos Coronel is entrusted with the goalkeeper position, ensuring that the Red Bulls' backline remains resilient. Additionally, Head Coach Sandro Schwarz enjoys a robust bench, featuring Julian Hall, Mohammed Sofo, Serge Ngoma, Ronald Donkor, Dennis Gjengaar, Raheem Edwards, Alexander Hack, Tim Parker, and A.J. Marcucci. However, Daniel Edelman, Lewis Morgan, Roald Mitchell, Marcelo Morales, and Dylan Nealis will not be available for this crucial encounter.
Saturday's match kicks off at 4:30 p.m. ET, with coverage accessible through MLS Season Pass on Apple TV in both English and Spanish. Radio listeners can tune into New York Red Bulls Radio presented by Sports Illustrated for English commentary via the New York Red Bulls app or NewYorkRedBulls.com. The broadcast team includes Neil Sika and Lloyd Sam for English, Jose Bauz and Natalia Astrain for Spanish, and Frederic Lord and Vincent Destouches for French play-by-play duties. Countdown to Kickoff, hosted by Matt Harmon, begins at 4 p.m. ET, offering fans an engaging pre-game analysis.
The upcoming match represents more than just a regular fixture; it symbolizes a chance for the Red Bulls to strengthen their home advantage and celebrate the joy of soccer with young fans. With an impressive roster and tactical acumen from Coach Schwarz, the stage is set for a memorable afternoon at Sports Illustrated Stadium.