The New York Red Bulls are prepared to take on Columbus Crew SC on Saturday night at Red Bull Arena.
Leading goal scorers Brian White and Daniel Royer both get the nod for the Starting XI.
Kaku and Derrick Etienne Jr. round out the attacking midfield, while Sean Davis and Marc Rzatkowski anchor the defensive midfield.
Across the back, New York will start four defenders, with Aaron Long, Tim Parker, Amro Tarek and Michael Amir Murillo.
Luis Robles starts in goal and wears the captain's armband.
Head Coach Chris Armas will have Connor Lade, Andreas Ivan, Omir Fernandez, Vincent Bezecourt, Kemar Lawrence and Bradley Wright-Phillips available off the bench.