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KEYS TO THE GAME: New York Red Bulls II vs FC Cincinnati 2

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New York Red Bulls II (10-2-2, 33 pts) to host FC Cincinnati 2 (2-7-4, 14 pts) at MSU Soccer Park on Sunday, June 29.

Here are the Keys to the Game:

STEADY BENEDETTI

Argentinian midfielder Nehuen Benedetti has hit a strong run of form. He leads the team in goal contributions this season with 10.

The midfielder has scored a goal in four-straight matches and is coming off a game-winning goal in a 2-1 victory over Carolina Core FC on June 21. Benedetti has six goal contributions in his last three matches. He also has the second most assists in MLS NEXT Pro with five so far this season.

BACK AND FORTH AFFAIR

Through five all-time MLS NEXT Pro matchups against FC Cincinnati, New York are 3-2. They won the first three matches, while Cincinnati have won the last two matchups.

Both sides have scored 10 goals through these matchups, while New York has managed to score in every game. In four of the matchups between the two sides, the clubs have combined for four or more goals.

RUNNING ROSBOROUGH

Forward Tanner Rosborough is off to a strong start to the 2025 season and has scored goals in back-to-back matches.

He leads the team with six goals and has the fifth most goals scored in MLS NEXT Pro. On May 18, he scored his first career professional brace, making him the youngest player in club history to record two goals in a match at 17 years and 58 days old.

Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. ET with coverage available on MLSNEXTPro.com.