Columbus Crew vs New York Red Bulls: Where to watch MLS Cup first round Game 2
When is the game?
Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. ET
Where is the game being played?
Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio
What TV channel is the game on?
ESPN
What streaming services will carry the game?
ESPN+, fuboTV
Who are the favored team to win?
Columbus Crew are favored to win, according to DraftKings Sportsbook. The Crew are -125 to win, while the Red Bulls are +330 to win.
What is the weather forecast for the game?
The weather forecast for the game is mostly cloudy, with a high of 50 degrees Fahrenheit and a low of 36 degrees Fahrenheit.
What are the latest injury updates?
For the Columbus Crew, Artur, Aidan Morris, and Yaw Yeboah are all out. For the New York Red Bulls, Omir Fernandez is out.
What are the key matchups to watch?
Lucas Zelarayan vs Caden Clark
Lucas Zelarayan is the Columbus Crew's leading scorer this season, with 18 goals and 8 assists. Caden Clark is the New York Red Bulls' leading scorer this season, with 11 goals and 6 assists.
Jonathan Mensah vs Patryk Klimala
Jonathan Mensah is the Columbus Crew's captain and a key part of their defense. Patryk Klimala is the New York Red Bulls' leading scorer in the playoffs, with 3 goals in 2 games.
Darlington Nagbe vs Dru Yearwood
Darlington Nagbe is the Columbus Crew's playmaker and a key part of their attack. Dru Yearwood is the New York Red Bulls' defensive midfielder and a key part of their defense.
What are the storylines to watch?
Can the Columbus Crew win their second MLS Cup in a row?
The Columbus Crew won the MLS Cup in 2020, and they are looking to win their second MLS Cup in a row this year. They will have to beat the New York Red Bulls in the first round of the playoffs, and then they will have to win three more games to win the MLS Cup.
Can the New York Red Bulls upset the Columbus Crew?
The New York Red Bulls are the underdogs in this matchup, but they have a chance to upset the Columbus Crew. They will need to play their best game of the season, and they will need to take advantage of any mistakes that the Columbus Crew make.
Who will be the hero for the Columbus Crew or the New York Red Bulls?
The Columbus Crew and the New York Red Bulls have a lot of talented players, and any one of them could be the hero in the first round of the playoffs. For the Columbus Crew, Lucas Zelarayan, Darlington Nagbe, and Jonathan Mensah are all capable of making big plays. For the New York Red Bulls, Caden Clark, Patryk Klimala, and Dru Yearwood are all capable of making big plays.
