This is expected to be the New York Red Bulls' final friendly for those players who will be contributing to the team's continuing 2016-17 CONCACAF Champions League campaign. The result might not mean a great deal, but match-day minutes are important for those who might be starters against Vancouver Whitecaps on February 22. And, of course, it is to be hoped RBNY's senior players stay injury free in the build-up to the big season-opening CCL game.
The most eye-catching name on NYCFC's preseason roster is Mix Diskerud - a player it is thought the club would very much like to shift.