The New York Red Bulls play FC Tucson in a preseason friendly on February 11, 2017. The game has become more important to RBNY, as the late cancellation of a match against Sacramento Republic means it is one of just two preseason friendlies in which the Red Bulls will have the chance to get their first-choice players on the field together prior to the season-opening CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinals that commence on February 22.
RBNY needs match-day minutes to try to maximize fitness and sharpness for CCL, and FC Tucson has generously reworked its own schedule to accommodate the needs of its MLS guest.