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KEYS TO THE GAME: New York Red Bulls II vs Carolina Core FC

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New York Red Bulls II (9-2-2, 30 pts) travel to Truist Point Stadium to face Carolina Core FC (3-3-6, 17 pts) on Saturday, June 21.

Here are the Keys to the Game:

Welcome Michael

On June 12, New York hired former United States Men's National Team captain Michael Bradley as their fourth head coach in club history. Bradley previously served as an assistant coach on his father Bob Bradley's staff at Stabæk. The Princeton, NJ native most recently served as a guest head coach for former New York Red Bulls Head Coach Jesse Marsch's Canadian National Team side during their 2025 Canadian Shield run.

Steady Benedetti

Argentinian midfielder Nehuen Benedetti has been strong this season. He leads the team in goal contributions this season with nine. He is coming off a one goal and two assist performance against Chattanooga FC on June 15. Benedetti has five goal contributions in his last two matches.

Moving the Rock

Thus far this season, New York has 19 total team assists which is tied with Tacoma Defiance for the most in the league. Midfielder Nehuen Benedetti leads the team with five assists. Five players on the roster have two or more assists this season.

Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET with coverage available on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.