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New York Red Bulls schedule for MLS is Back tournament: fixture and how to watch or stream games

The NY Red Bulls will open their 2020 MLS season against 2018 champions Atlanta United. Check out the team's schedule for the upcoming tournament.

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Daniel Royer of New York Red Bulls celebrates after scoring a goal (Getty).
Daniel Royer of New York Red Bulls celebrates after scoring a goal (Getty).

The MLS is Back tournament will start on July 8at theESPN Wide World of Sports Complex onWalt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida,with the match between Orlando City SC vs. Inter Miami FC. However, the New York Red Bulls will have to wait until July 11for their opening game.

The 2020 schedule was unveiled after the groups draw, and the New York Red Bulls will play in Group E along with Atlanta United, FC Cincinnati and Columbus Crew. According to the MLS is Back tournament odds, the NY Red Bulls should at least finish in second place and qualify for the knockout stage.

Group E (Eastern Conference)

1. Atlanta United
2. Columbus Crew
3. FC Cincinnati
4. New York Red Bulls

However, they will have their most difficult challenge in their opening game. The match between the New York Red Bulls and Atlanta United will be played on July 11 at 8:00 (ET time). The 2018 champions Atlanta will be without their superstar Josef Martínez, who is recovering from a surgery.

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Kyle Duncan of New York Red Bulls keeps the ball in bounds (Getty).

Kyle Duncan of New York Red Bulls keeps the ball in bounds (Getty).

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The team will play again on July 16 at 10:30PM (ET time) against Columbus Crew and will finish vs. FC Cincinnati on July 22 at 8:00PM (ET time). If the Red Bulls finish among the top two teams in Group E, they will play their Round of 16 game on July 28.

The New York Red Bulls will try to clinch their first MLS Cuptrophy and a spot inthe upcoming edition of theCONCACAF Champions League.Also,MLS has guaranteed a grand prize of$1,100,000for the winning franchise to mitigate the impact of the salary reductions players and team owners agreed upon during the hiatus.

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How to watch or stream New York Red Bulls games

Date Match Time (US ET) TV or Stream
Saturday, July 11 New York Red Bulls vs. Atlanta United 8:00PM FOX, TUDN, TUDN App
Thursday, July 16 New York Red Bulls vs. Columbus Crew 10.30PM FS1, FOX Sports App
Wednesday, July 22 New York Red Bulls vs. FC Cincinnati 8:00PM ESPN, ESPN App, ESPN Deportes

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