New York Red Bulls II (4-1-2, 15 pts) to travel to Belson Stadium to face NYCFC II (2-5-2, 9 pts) on May 9 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Here are the Keys to the Game:
Scary Mosquera
Midfielder Rafael Mosquera has been a force as of recent, coming off a one goal and one assist performance against Carolina Core FC on May 4.
Mosquera also scored an equalizer in the last match against NYCFC II on March 30.
New York Goal Exchange
New York has scored 15 goals this season thus far, which is the third-most in the Eastern Conference and fifth-most in MLS NEXT Pro.
The goals have come from everywhere with 10 different players contributing to the scoresheet which ranks tied with Vancouver Whitecaps FC II for second-most different goalscorers in MLS NEXT Pro and most in the Eastern Conference. New York has scored two or more goals in three of their last four matches.
Derby Duels
Red Bulls II and NYCFC II have faced each other in MLS NEXT Pro play seven times. In each match, New York has never been held scoreless. The group has been clutch scoring five goals in the 75th minute or later.
NYCFC II has given up the third-most scoring opportunities and has given up the most goals against in MLS NEXT Pro. Red Bulls II have scored 12 MLS NEXT Pro goals against NYCFC II which is the second-most New York has scored against a singular club in MLS NEXT Pro.
Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET with coverage available on Apple TV – MLS Season Pass.
