FC Cincinnati will take on New York Red Bulls in the opening round of the MLS Final Series, with both teams aiming to gain an early advantage in the three-legged clash. Cincinnati finished at the top of the Eastern Conference with 69 points, while New York Red Bulls secured the 8th spot with 43 points. The first game will be played at Cincinnati's home stadium, giving them a considerable advantage.
FC Cincinnati will cross swords with New York Red Bulls for the second successive time in the opening round of the MLS Final Series as both teams look to gain advantage early on in the three legged clash.
Eastern Conference leaders, FC Cincinnati wrapped up their regular MLS campaign sitting at the summit of the league with 69 points from 34 games. In their previous five games, Cincinnati have won three games alongside one draw on Decision Day. Boasting of a prolific record playing at the TQL Stadium, the Orange and Blue have just two defeats to their name in their own backyard. With two out of three games scheduled to be played at Cincinnati's home, Pat Noonan's men will have considerable advantage heading into the first game.
After thrashing Charlotte FC in the Play-offs clash to qualify for the Final Series, the visitors have another daunting task ahead of them when they host a high-flying Cincinnati side. New York Red Bulls finished their season in the 8th spot with 43 points from their 34 games as they sneaked into the qualification spots for the next phase.
The 5-2 bashing of Charlotte FC will give them a massive amount of confidence before their three-legged tie against FC Cincinnati with the American side also managing to win four out of their previous five games to garner massive momentum.Cincinnati will host New York Red Bulls at the TQL Stadium with kick-off scheduled at 8:00 pm ET / 5:00 pm PT.z is doubtful for the fixture after picking up a fracture in his leg.
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