Red Bull New York will conclude their regular season on Saturday against Atlanta United FC and hope to send off veteran defender Tim Parker with a farewell victory.

The 33-year-old will retire following Saturday’s contest at Sports Illustrated Stadium.

“I’ve decided that the time has come to retire from professional soccer,” Parker said in a statement on Friday. “This game has given me more than I ever could have imagined, and I’m incredibly grateful for every opportunity, every challenge, and every person who has been part of this journey.”

Red Bull New York and Atlanta United Lineup and Injury News Ahead of Saturday’s Match

Justin Che could be available for selection after being upgraded to questionable. The 22-year-old defender missed three consecutive matches due to a knee injury.

UPDATE: 3:15 PM: Che did not make the bench for Saturday’s contest. Veteran forward Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting was left out of the squad.

The Red Bulls announced the following starting XI of the regular season vs. Atlanta:

Horvath, Marshall-Rutty, Nealis (C), Bazan, Padelford, Mehmeti, Donkor, Kone, Cowell, Hall, Ruvalcaba.

Subs: Marcucci, Dos Santos, Forsberg, Jiménez, Mosquera, Nelich, Parker, Ruiz, Voloder

QUESTIONABLE: Justin Che (lower body)

For Atlanta, midfielder Will Reilly is set to miss out due to an ankle injury.

OUT: Will Reilly (ankle)

How to Watch and Listen to Red Bull New York vs. Atlanta United FC

Jessica Charman will call primary play-by-play alongside Ian Joy on Apple TV’s English broadcast, while Diego Pessolano will handle Spanish play-by-play alongside Daniel Chapela.

Matt Harmon and Steve Jolley will call all the action on Red Bulls Radio. Radio coverage begins with “Countdown to Kickoff” at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

Saturday’s regular-season finale against Atlanta is scheduled to kick off at 4 p.m. Eastern Time. Apple TV will carry the Decision Day broadcast.

If you enjoyed this story, please consider supporting independent, local soccer journalism by buying me a coffee.

Contributions made through Buy Me a Coffee help support the time, travel and resources that go into bringing you on-the-ground coverage, reporting and original stories — without paywalls.

More Red Bull New York Coverage

Red Bull New York Defender Tim Parker To Retire Following Saturday’s MLS Regular Season Finale

Exclusive: Adri Mehmeti on His USMNT Journey and Why He’s Ready for More

Red Bull New York Teenagers Julian Hall, Adri Mehmeti Named to USMNT Roster

Enjoyed this story? Follow us for the latest updates! | Bluesky | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook