New York Red Bulls II (10-2-3, 34 pts) to host Huntsville City FC (5-3-5, 23 pts) at MSU Soccer Park on Sunday, July 6.
Here are the Keys to the Game:
HOME COOKING
Red Bulls II have been impressive at home this season. Through seven home matches, New York has yet to lose and are 5-0-2. The squad has scored 21 goals at home and averages three goals per home match. The group has scored three or more goals in five of their seven home matches.
BOOMIN NEHUEN
Argentinian midfielder Nehuen Benedetti has hit a strong run of form. He leads the team in goal contributions this season with 11. The midfielder has scored a goal in five-straight matches. He notably scored a game-winning goal in a 2-1 victory over Carolina Core FC on June 21. Benedetti has seven goal contributions in his last four matches. He also has the second-most assists in MLS NEXT Pro with five so far this season.
EARLY BIRD GETS THE WORM
When it comes to matchups between Huntsville City and New York, the team that scores first won in each of their three MLS NEXT Pro matchups. This favors New York as the squad is undefeated when they score first this season going 10-0-1, including 5-0-1 at home.
Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. ET with coverage available on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
