New York Red Bulls II (16-6-5, 55 pts) to host Toronto FC II (10-11-6, 38 pts) at MSU Soccer Park for MLS NEXT Pro Decision Day on Sunday, October 5.
Here are the Keys to the Game:
PLAYOFF PUSH
Red Bulls II clinched their MLS NEXT Pro Playoff spot on August 24, but with a win they can clinch the number one seed in the Eastern Conference.
Toronto is fighting for their playoff lives as they are the current eight seed. With a victory they can clinch their playoff spot.
BATTLES AT MSU
Through six all-time MLS NEXT Pro matches, Red Bulls II are 3-2-1 against Toronto FC II. New York have been a force at home this season. The side is 9-1-3 at home and are unbeaten in their last five matches at MSU Soccer Park. The nine home wins are tied for the most in MLS NEXT Pro this season and is tied for the second-most single season home wins in club history.
Red Bulls II are 2-1 at home in MLS NEXT Pro play against TFC II and have earned back-to-back victories at MSU Soccer Park against the side on June 9, 2024 and September 22, 2024.
TANNER TRICKS
Last match against FC Cincinnati 2 on October 1, forward Tanner Rosborough made his first apearance since July 11, after recovering from an adbominal injury.
The forward has seven goals on the season and has scored in his last three appearances against Toronto FC II. His last goal against Toronto tied the match in the fifth minute of stoppage time and is the second-latest goal scored in club history.
Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. ET with coverage available on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
