The local team opened the scoring in the 20th minute with a goal by Brandon Vázquez and leads the visitors by 1-0.
While the visitors are elated by their victory in the previous match, the local team comes from a draw in their last game in the tournament and an action-packed match is expected with chances on both goals.
FC Cincinnati only managed to get one point in their last match against New England Revolution, after a 2-2 draw. In the previous 4 rounds, they won once, drew twice, and were defeated once.
New York Red Bulls comes with a boost in morale after a 1-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City. In the last few matches, they achieved 3 victories and 1 defeat.
The referee chosen to officiate the match at the TQL Stadium was Rosendo Mendoza.
Probable FC Cincinnati lineup today
The team led by Pat Noonan sets up their game with a 3-5-2 formation with Roman Celentano in goal; Nick Hagglund, Geoff Cameron, and Tyler Blackett in defense; Raymon Gaddis, Obinna Nwobodo, Allan Cruz, Álvaro Barreal, and Luciano Acosta in midfield; and Brandon Vázquez and Brenner in the forward line.
Probable New York Red Bulls lineup today
On the other hand, the team led by Gerhard Struber takes the field with a 4-5-1 strategy with Coronel in goal; Tom Edwards, Dylan Nealis, Aaron Long, and John Tolkin in defense; Frankie Amaya, Cristian Cásseres Jr., Cameron Harper, Luquinhas, and Lewis Morgan in midfield; and Patryk Klimala in the forward line.