Statement Game Alert: Red Bulls Open Homestand vs. East Leaders Nashville
Red Bulls Kick Off Three-Game Home Stand Against League Leaders Nashville SC
The Big Picture
Think of this like: Your favorite team is playing three games in a row at their home stadium — like having three birthday parties in one week at your own house!
Red Bull New York (that’s the team with the cool bull logo) is starting a three-match homestand at Sports Illustrated Stadium. First up: the best team in the Eastern Conference, Nashville SC, on Wednesday, August 19.
Team Records at a Glance
| Team | Record (Wins-Losses-Draws) | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Red Bull New York | 7-8-4 | 25 pts |
| Nashville SC | 13-2-4 | 43 pts |
ELI5 Translation: Nashville is like the kid in class who gets straight A’s — they’ve won 13 games and only lost 2! Red Bulls are more middle-of-the-pack, but they’re playing at home where they’re tougher.
When & Where to Watch
TV & Streaming (Apple TV)
- Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Coverage starts: 7:30 p.m. ET (right at kickoff)
- Languages: English and Spanish
- English announcers: Steve Cangialosi (play-by-play) + Danny Higginbotham (analyst)
- Spanish announcer: Raul Guzman (play-by-play)
Radio (Red Bulls Radio)
- Starts earlier: 7:00 p.m. ET with "Countdown to Kickoff"
- Sponsored by: Toyota
- Hosts: Matt Harmon & Steve Jolley
- Where to listen: Red Bull New York app or RedBullNewYork.com
History Between These Teams
- This is meeting #9 in regular season play
- Red Bulls lead the series: 3 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw (that’s what "3—1-" means)
- At Sports Illustrated Stadium: Red Bulls are 2-0-2 (2 wins, 0 losses, 2 draws)
- Goals at home vs Nashville: Red Bulls 4, Nashville 0
Important Point: Red Bulls have never lost at home to Nashville and have shut them out completely in 4 home games!
Recent Home Form
Red Bulls’ last 4 home games: 2 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw (2-1-1)
- That’s pretty solid — like going 2-1-1 in your last 4 video game matches at home
Player to Watch: Emil Forsberg
- Team Captain (the leader on the field)
- On fire lately: Scored in back-to-back games
- Last 7 MLS games: 6 goal contributions (goals + assists)
- Last home game vs Nashville: Scored the 2nd goal in a 2-0 win
- Franchise history: Now 10th all-time in MLS goals with 23
ELI5: Forsberg is like the team’s MVP right now — he’s scoring or helping score in almost every game!
What’s Next After Nashville?
| Game | Opponent | Date | Special Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 of 3 | Chicago Fire FC | Saturday, August 22 | Fireworks Night presented by Audi |
| 3 of 3 | TBD | TBD | Stay tuned! |
- Same time: 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff
- Same channels: Apple TV (Eng/Span) + Red Bulls Radio
Summary
Red Bull New York starts a three-game home stretch against the conference-leading Nashville SC on Wednesday, August 19 at 7:30 PM ET. Despite Nashville’s superior record (43 pts vs 25 pts), Red Bulls have never lost at home to them and have outscored them 4-0 in those matches. Captain Emil Forsberg is in excellent form with goals in back-to-back games. Watch on Apple TV (English/Spanish) or listen on Red Bulls Radio starting at 7 PM. Next up: Chicago Fire FC on Saturday for Fireworks Night!
FAQ
What does "homestand" mean?
It’s when a team plays several games in a row at their own stadium — like having home-field advantage multiple times in a row!
Why does Nashville have so many more points?
They’ve won 13 games vs Red Bulls’ 7. In soccer: Win = 3 pts, Draw = 1 pt, Loss = 0 pts. Nashville’s 13 wins = 39 points just from wins!
Can I watch for free on Apple TV?
Apple TV MLS coverage typically requires an MLS Season Pass subscription — check the Apple TV app for current pricing.
What’s "goal contributions"?
Goals scored plus assists (passes that directly lead to a goal). Forsberg has 6 in 7 games — that’s nearly one per game!
Is Sports Illustrated Stadium the same as Red Bull Arena?
Yes! It was renamed in 2024 as part of a partnership with Sports Illustrated. Same stadium, new name.