Yes, it will be mano a mano, hermano a hermano as 2 Irishmen, brothers even go at it in Hispanic Heritage Month, "The Battle for the 'Pequas" is today, a full scale family feud, ok enough of that. Pregame rain and wind are expected to give way to high 60's throughout the game.
Coming off a 3-1 defeat at the feet of Orlando City, one of he hottest teams in the league, where they just did not shoot enough, the Red Bulls look to right their ship, even more so now with a new coach named. Miami who have been struggling may be the cure for a down game following a few wins facing weaker teams. Last time at home it was an unhappy homecoming for Thierry Henry as his charges on the Impact went down 4-1, but next time out, NY lost for the first time when they scored in a game this season. Barlow hit for a brace as Royer had his 4th goal and a pair of assists of late. Last time these two went at it youth was served and they served well with Mines & White getting goals. Barely a month to go it is getting to be do or die time.
I do not want to say the team is decimated, but now being down Kaku the offensive engine and the always contributing Casseres 12 & 13 starts respectively are now out with their national teams for maybe 4 games. Coach had told us during a media session, that he is good with his players going out and playing internationally, I fully concur with him. Following the OCSC match, he pointed out the team had been able to make half a dozen or more alterations to the line up and still come away with victories. He has stated in the past that within the team, the competition is strong and there are many able to be part of the first 11.
Carnell informed "We've shown in a span of a week or 2 ago that we can change 6 or 7 in the lineup and come away with a good result in Miami." Well yes, but those were weaker sides.
In the time since the RBNY win over Miami, weeks ago, Miami has yet to win. As mentioned before, Robles is out with a broken left arm facing NYCFC. Pizarro was called in for Mexico also already mentioned.