New York Red Bulls II to host Colorado Rapids 2 at Sports Illustrated Stadium for 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Cup on Saturday, November 8.
Here are the Keys to the Game:
ROALD GOALS
New York forward Roald Mitchell has hit his stride during the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs. Fresh of a second half brace to secure Red Bulls II a 2-1 comeback Eastern Conference Final victory over Philadelphia. Mitchell has scored four goals and provided one assists this postseason.
He is tied with Philadelphia Union II forward Stas Korzeniowski for most goals scored in the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs and most goals scored in a singular playoff run in MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs history.
The forward’s four postseason goals are also the second-most postseason goals scored in Red Bulls II history. The Montclair, N.J. native has scored at least one goal in each of New York's three MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs matches.
ALL EYES ON THE ATTACK
New York forward Roald Mitchell's four goals are not Red Bulls II's only threat as the side has had six different goal scorers, which is the most different goal scorers in the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs. Midfielders Rafael Mosquera, Andy Rojas and Nehuen Benedetti each scored a brace during the playoffs, while forward Mijahir Jimenez and defender Jair Collahuazo each tallied one goal apiece.
Both Red Bulls II and Rapids 2 rank in the top two in scoring for MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs, with New York scoring 12 postseason goals and Colorado tallying nine.
New York have also tallied the most team assists in MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs history with 11. They’ve had four players in midfielders Mosquera, Adri Mehmeti, Nate Worth and defender Matthew Dos Santos each dish out at least two assists during their playoff journey. Mehmeti leads the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs with three assists, while Mosquera, Dos Santos and Worth are tied with Colorado’s Sydney Wathuta and Alex Harris for second-most 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs assists.
CHANCE AT HISTORY
This will not only be Red Bulls II's and Rapids 2's first ever matchup, but also both sides first ever MLS NEXT Pro Cup appearance.
New York will be appearing in their second ever championship match, and first since the 2016 side won the 2016 USL Cup Championship, defeating Swope Park Rangers 5-1 at Sports Illustrated Stadium on October 23, 2016.
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET. English broadcast of MLS NEXT Pro Cup will air for free on Apple TV. Spanish broadcast of the match will be available for free on MLSNEXTPro.com.
