HARRISON, N.J. – New York Red Bulls II hosts Swope Park Rangers in the 2016 USL Cup Final at 8 p.m. on Sunday, October 23 at Red Bull Arena.
NYRB II looks to extend the club’s unbeaten streak to 14 games, with 12 victories in the past 13 games. Red Bulls II is 11-2-4 at home this season.
In their previous playoff game against Louisville City FC, New York took a 4-3 penalty kick victory over Louisville City FC after a 1-1 draw through regulation and overtime. Florian Valot scored off of a Vincent Bezecourt set piece for Red Bulls II.
In the Eastern Conference Semifinals, New York defeated Rochester 5-4 in a penalty kick shootout. This came after a back and forth regulation and overtime left the teams tied 3-3. Brandon Allen had two goals in the game.
Swope Park Rangers finished the season at 14-10-6, and hold the fourth seed in the Western Conference. Red Bulls II and Rangers have never played against each other. This is the inaugural season for Swope Park Rangers.
Swope Park is led by Mark Anthony Gonzalez, who finished the regular season with a team-leading nine goals. Ayrton Pinheiro Victor has recorded seven assists on the season, tied for third most in the league. Defender Amer Didic was named to the USL All-League First Team.
In Swope Park’s first three playoff games, they have outscored their opponents 8-1. The Western Conference had its fair share of upsets, as the fourth seeded Rangers faced the five, eight, and six seeds on their way to the USL Cup Final.
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