August 30^th, Red Bull Arena, Harrison, NJ. 7:00 p.m. ET

Although both sides of this match are sitting comfortably within MLS playoff positions, many are considering this to be one of the most interesting games of the season.  Mostly due to these two teams signifying one of Major League Soccer’s most fierce rivalries.

Hosts New York Red Bulls are ranked third in the MLS Eastern Conference with 39 points (11-7-6), coming on of an impressive 3-0 home win against Toronto FC on August 15^th, but then followed by a 3-2 away loss to bottom of MLS Eastern Conference Chicago Fire.

Visitor’s D.C. United are sitting at top of the Eastern Conference table, with 44 points (13-9-5).  United are coming on the back of two losses: a 3-1 defeat at NYCFC on August 13^th, followed by a 2-0 home loss to San Jose Earthquakes at home last Saturday on August 22^nd.

The teams are meeting for the third time this season, with New York winning 2-0 at home on March, followed by the teams drawing 2-2 at D.C. United in April.