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MATCH PREVIEW: Red Bull New York II Travel to York Lions Stadium to Face Toronto FC II on Friday, May 8

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HARRISON, N.J. (May 7, 2026) – Red Bull New York II (6-0-2, 20 pts) travels to take on Toronto FC II (3-3-2, 11 pts.) at York Lions Stadium on Friday, May 8. Kickoff is set for 11 a.m. ET with coverage available on OneFootball and MLSNEXTPRO.com.

New York sits in second in the Eastern Conference and are one of four teams in MLS NEXT Pro to remain unbeaten through the first eight matches of the season. Red Bulls II is coming off a 2-1 victory against Philadelphia Union II on May 3 at Subaru Park. After conceding early in the second half, goals from substitute forward Mijahir Jiménez and midfielder Dennis Nelich helped the visitors secure the three points.

Toronto is tied for eighth in the Eastern Conference and have won two of their last three matches at home. They were last in action on May 3 at FC Cincinnati 2 where the visitors suffered a 5-0 defeat.

The two sides will face off against each other for the first time in the 2026 campaign.

Through seven all time matches, New York have posted a 4-2-1 all time regular season record against Toronto FC II. Currently, the Red Bulls have won three consecutive matches against the Canadian side, including a 4-3 penalty shootout win last season at York Lions Stadium.

Following Friday’s match, Red Bulls II hosts New York City FC II at MSU Soccer Park on Sunday, May 17. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET with coverage available on OneFootball and MLSNEXTPro.com.