How to watch today's FC Cincinnati vs New York Red Bulls MLS game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

New York Red Bulls will aim to kick off their 2025 Major League Soccer (MLS) campaign with a strong performance as they travel to TQL Stadium to take on FC Cincinnati this Saturday.

Last season, the Red Bulls fell short in the MLS Cup final, suffering a 2-1 defeat to the LA Galaxy. Meanwhile, Cincinnati saw their playoff run cut short in the opening round, bowing out to New York City FC in a penalty shootout after a tightly contested three-game series.

Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.

How to watch FC Cincinnati vs New York Red Bulls online - TV channels & live streams

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FC Cincinnati vs New York Red Bulls kick-off time

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TQL Stadium

The match will be played at the TQL Stadium on Saturday, with kick-off at 7.30pm ET for fans in the US.

Team news & squads

FC Cincinnati vs New York Red Bulls lineups

FC Cincinnati

5-3-2

Formation

3-4-3

NYR

18

R. Celentano

3

G. Flores

29

L. Engel

91

D. Yedlin

12

M. Robinson

16

T. Hadebe

10

Evander Ferreira

5

O. Nwobodo

20

P. Bucha

9

K. Denkey

7

Y. Kubo

31

C. Coronel

15

S. Nealis

42

A. Hack

3

N. Eile

75

D. Edelman

8

P. Stroud

5

O. Valencia

17

C. Harper

10

E. Forsberg

13

E. Choupo-Moting

9

L. Morgan

3-4-3

NYR

CIN

-Line up

• 18

  R. Celentano

• 3

  G. Flores

  85’

• 29

  L. Engel

• 91

  D. Yedlin

  70’

• 12

  M. Robinson

• 16

  T. Hadebe

• 10

  Evander Ferreira

  72’

• 5

  O. Nwobodo

  64’

• 20

  P. Bucha

  90’ + 5’

• 9

  K. Denkey

  70’

• 7

  Y. Kubo

  72’

Substitutes

• 32

  N. Adnan

• 27

  B. Anunga

  72’

• 11

  C. Baird

  72’

  88’

• 13

  E. Louro

• 37

  S. Jimenez

• 15

  B. Halsey

• 19

  S. Chirila

  90’ + 5’

• 2

  A. Powell

  85’

Manager

• P. Noonan

NYR

-Line up

• 31

  C. Coronel

• 15

  S. Nealis

• 42

  A. Hack

  59’

  79’

• 3

  N. Eile

• 75

  D. Edelman

  84’

• 8

  P. Stroud

  79’

• 5

  O. Valencia

• 17

  C. Harper

• 10

  E. Forsberg

• 13

  E. Choupo-Moting

• 9

  L. Morgan

Substitutes

• 22

  D. Gjengaar

• 44

  R. Edwards

• 20

  F. Carballo

  79’

• 26

  T. Parker

• 19

  W. Carmona

  84’

• 16

  J. Hall

  79’

• 37

  M. Sofo

• 12

  D. Nealis

• 1

  A. Marcucci

Manager

• S. Schwarz

FC Cincinnati team news

FC Cincinnati underwent a major squad overhaul in the offseason, strengthening their ranks with the additions of Evander from the Portland Timbers, Lukas Engel from Middlesbrough, and Gilberto Flores from Club Libertad.

They also secured the signing of Kevin Denkey from Cercle Brugge to bolster their attacking options. However, they parted ways with former league MVP Luciano Acosta, who was traded to FC Dallas, among many others.

New York Red Bulls team news

The New York Red Bulls also made several key acquisitions, bringing in free agent Raheem Edwards, along with Tim Parker and Marcelo Morales. They also secured Alexander Hack on a free transfer and added experienced forward Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting.

On the departure front, John Tolkin, Dante Vanzeir, Elias Manoel and Andres Reyes have left the club.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

CIN

Last 5 matches

NYR

2

Wins

0

Draws

3

Wins

• New York Red Bulls

  3

  -

  1

  FC Cincinnati

• FC Cincinnati

  1

  -

  2

  New York Red Bulls

• New York Red Bulls

  1

  -

  1

  FC Cincinnati

• FC Cincinnati

  3

  -

  0

  New York Red Bulls

• FC Cincinnati

  1

  -

  2

  New York Red Bulls

7

Goals scored

8

Games over 2.5 goals

4/5

Both teams scored

4/5

Standings

Useful links

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