The San Jose Earthquakes will be without Noel Buck and Niko Tsakiris due to ongoing injuries, while defender Bruno Wilson continues his recovery from a long-term knee issue and remains unavailable.

Cristian Espinoza, Preston Judd, and Cristian Arango are expected to lead the front line in Arena’s favored 3-4-3 formation.

The New York Red Bulls will miss Cameron Harper because of a knee injury and Lewis Morgan due to a thigh problem, with Daniel Edelman (neck) and Raheem Edwards (knee) listed as doubtful for the trip to California.

Peter Stroud is likely to hold his spot in midfield after returning from suspension, while Emil Forsberg and Eric Choupo-Moting will provide veteran presence and attacking strength, supported by Mohammed Sofo.

San Jose Earthquakes possible starting lineup:

Daniel; Rodrigues, Munie, Romney; Jones, Leroux, Kaye, Costa; Espinoza, Judd, Arango

New York Red Bulls possible starting lineup:

Coronel; Valencia, Eile, S. Nealis, Edwards; Duncan, Stroud, Carballo, Ngoma; Sofo, Choupo-Moting, Forsberg