Red Bull New York II defeats Huntsville City FC 3-1 on Sunday evening in the MLS NEXT Pro Playoff Eastern Conference Play-In Round at MSU Soccer Park.
Near the start of the first half, Huntsville forward Zidane Yáñez scored to give them a 1-0 lead.
In the 43rd minute, midfielder Connor Faello played a give and go to striker Mijahir Jiménez to make the game 1-1.
Near the end of the first half, winger Pedro Castro scored from a free-kick at the top of the 18-yard box to take a 2-1 lead.
In the 89th minute, substitute fullback Kevin Wender played the ball across the box for substitute winger Tanner Rosborough to score.
Jiménez scored his second career MLS NEXT Pro Playoff goal.
Faello registered his first two career assists in the MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs.
Castro scored his first career MLS NEXT Pro Playoff goal.
Rosborough scored his first career MLS NEXT Pro Playoff goal.
Wender registered his first career assist in the MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs.
The Brazilian made his MLS NEXT Pro debut.
Following Sunday’s match, Red Bulls II will travel to take on number one seed Crown Legacy FC in the 2026 MLS NEXT Pro Playoff Eastern Conference Quarterfinals on Sunday, October 18 at Sportsplex at Matthews. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET with coverage available on OneFootball and MLSNEXTPRO.com.
