Omir Fernandez is back in the Starting XI following his first goal of the season last match.
Fernandez is joined by Kaku, Danny Royer and Tom Barlow in the attack at Red Bull Arena.
New York remains as one of the top MLS teams when playing at home, owning the best home record in MLS, with the most home wins and points, since Red Bull Arena opened in 2010.
Royer returns to the Starting XI following a match off.
Marc Rzatkowski and Sean Davis will hold down the midfield, while Kyle Duncan, Aaron Long, Sean Nealis and Jason Pendant make up the back line.