New York Red Bulls II to host Chicago Fire FC II at MSU Soccer Park for MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinals clash on Sunday, October 26.
ROALD IS GOLD
Forward Roald Mitchell leads the active squad with six career goals against Chicago. The forward most notably scored four goals in the first half of a 5-5 draw in April 14, 2024. He also scored a brace in a road match at Chicago on July 27.
Mitchell found the back of the net in New York's 5-1 MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs Eastern Conference Quarterfinals win against Carolina.
GOING FORWARD
This season Fire FC II and Red Bulls II have been no strangers to scoring goals. They each ranked in the top two in MLS NEXT Pro of goals scored this season. Chicago’s 69 goals are the best in the league, whereas New York’s 68 are second-most in MLS NEXT Pro.
Matchups between the two sides never lack offensive fire power. The sides have combined for five or more goals in five of their matches. New York has never been held scoreless at home against Chicago. They have only been held scoreless against Fire FC II once in their first matchup in MLS NEXT Pro at SeatGeek Stadium back on April 30, 2023.
DYNAMIC DUO
Midfielder duo Rafael Mosquera and Nehuén Benedetti had the perfect start to their 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs campaign. Each netted their first career MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs brace in a 5-1 Eastern Conference Quarterfinals win against Carolina.
The duo has combined for 12 goal contributions in their last six appearances across all competitions.
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET with coverage available on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
