Keys to the Game

KEYS TO THE GAME, pres. by Toyota: Columbus Crew vs. New York Red Bulls

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The New York Red Bulls (12-14-7, 43 pts.), head to Lower.com Field to face Columbus Crew SC (13-8-12, 51 pts.) on Saturday, October 18 for MLS Decision Day.

Here are the Keys to the Game, presented by Toyota:

Recent Success

This will be the 83rd overall regular season meeting between the Red Bulls and Columbus, with the Crew
holding the series advantage with a 35-33-14 mark.

The Red Bulls have posted a 2-2-1 mark in their last five matches against the Crew, including being unbeaten in their last three against Columbus across all competitions.

Flashy Forsberg

Emil Forsberg has recorded a goal contribution in two-straight road matches. Forsberg has recorded three goals in five career appearances against Columbus.

The Swedish international has scored 20 career MLS goals, which is tied with Clint Mathis for the most goals scored by a midfielder in their first two seasons with the club in franchise history.

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Runs on Duncan

Kyle Duncan has tallied 21 assists across all competitions for RBNY, which ranks first for most assists by a defender in club history.

Duncan has tallied five assists this season, which is a new single-season career high for the Brooklyn, N.Y. native.

Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. ET with coverage on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV in English and Spanish, and New York Red Bulls Radio presented by Sports Illustrated in English via the New York Red Bulls app and NewYorkRedBulls.com.

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