In their 14 previous encounters with Atlanta United FC (W9 D4), the New York Red Bulls have only lost once, to the Atlanta United FC in the first leg of the 2018 Conference Final. Chicago Fire vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies (though Chicago did lose one breakaway shootout to the Mutiny) has played 12 regular season matches without ever losing for more than 90 minutes in MLS history.
In its defeat to the Columbus Crew SC on Saturday, Atlanta United FC conceded a club record six goals after allowing just three goals in its first four games of 2023. The match saw goals scored from all seven shots, including Atlanta’s one frame shot.
The New York Red Bulls have lost three of their last four games, including Saturday’s 1-1 tie against Charlotte FC (W1). From late May 2022 to the first match of the 2023 season, New York had only drawn three of its 23 regular-season games (W10 L10).
Thiago Almada still leads MLS in goal contributions with eight (4 goals, 4 assists) despite missing the match on Saturday due to international duty. Almada has four more shot involvements than any other MLS player this season, with 19 shots and 17 chances created.
The New York Red Bulls held Charlotte FC to just one goal on Saturday, and they have only had seven goals this season through five MLS games, the fewest since at least 2010.
