Deadspin | Red Bulls host Crew, have sights set on extending playoff streak

The New York Red Bulls' push to extend their playoff streak continues Saturday when they host the Columbus Crew in Harrison, N.J.

With six matches left, the Red Bulls (11-11-6, 39 points) are tied with Chicago for the ninth and final postseason spot in the Eastern Conference. The Fire have played one fewer match.

The Red Bulls have made the playoffs an MLS-record 15 consecutive seasons for the longest active streak in North American men's pro sports.

New York has two advantages in its match against the Crew (12-6-9, 45 points), who have two losses and a tie in the past three matches and are 2-3-2 in the last seven.

The Red Bulls sport a 10-2-2 home record, 4-1-1 in the past six, and captain Emil Forsberg is a big reason for that success. The Swedish midfielder has a goal contribution i