USL Match Preview: NYRB II Hosts Meeting of Top Teams in the East

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HARRISON, N.J. (August 18, 2016) – New York Red Bulls II are home tomorrow night to host Louisville City FC in a meeting of the top two teams in the Eastern Conference. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.., with a live stream provided through www.NewYorkRedBulls.com


NYRB II sits atop the East, tied on points with Louisville (44) but with one more win (14) in two fewer games played. NYRB II has rolled through its last two matches, defeating Harrisburg, 5-0, and Orlando City B, 5-1.


Brandon Allen got the game-winner last week and leads the club with 10 goals while on loan from MLS.


Seven different players have scored in the last two matches, with Vincent Bezecourt and Zoumana Simpara both scoring twice, and an own-goal to open the night against Orlando City.


16 players have scored at least once for NYRB II this season, while the club leads the league with 44 goals scored, with the best goal differential (+26) and second-fewest goals allowed (18).


NYRB II has recorded 11 shutouts in 22 games, led by seven from Ryan Meara.


After Friday, NYRB II hits the road for a match at Toronto FC II on Wednesday, August 24 before hosting FC Cincinnati on Sunday, August 28, and 5:30 p.m. as part of a double-header with the Red Bulls vs. New England Revolution MLS match.