USL Match Preview: NYRB II Hosts Orlando City B on Friday Night

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HARRISON, N.J. (August 12, 2016) – New York Red Bulls II return home on Friday night to host another MLS affiliated club, Orlando City B. Kickoff at Red Bull Arena is scheduled for 7 p.m.


A live stream on the action will be provided on www.NewYorkRedBulls.com with play-by-play from Dave Gass.


NYRB II enters at 13-3-5, one point behind Eastern Conference leaders Louisville City FC. NYRB II was not in action last weekend, but snapped a two-game losing streak with an emphatic 5-0 victory at Harrisburg on August 2.


Brandon Allen leads the team with nine goals this season. Anatole Abang got the game-winner in Harrisburg, while Dan Metzger, Zoumana Simpara and Vincent Bezecourt (two goals) also struck for New York. Brandon Allen leads the team with nine goals this season.


Rafael Diaz recorded the shutout in the last outing, the team’s 11th in 21 games this season.


This will be the second meeting with Orlando City B this season, as the clubs played two a 2-2 draw at the Titan Soccer Complex on June 19.