The 2016 USL Season brought many score lines in favor of NYRB II, a record amount of 21 wins to be exact. Thanks to the reflexes of our three legendary keepers, 17 clean sheets were recorded over the course of the regular season and playoffs. Hats off to these protectors of the net.
Rafael Diaz vs. Rochester Rhinos (4/17)
This important stuff-out from Rafael Diaz in this early fixture against the Rochester Rhinos kept the game level at 0-0, a score line which would be the end result. We would have to wait until October to beat Rochester.
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Rafael Diaz vs. Wilmington Hammerheads (4/22)
Rafael Diaz had to go full stretch for this save against the Wilmington Hammerheads, making it two clean sheets in two games after this 1-0 win for NYRB II.
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Ryan Meara vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds (5/28)
With no regard for human life, Ryan Meara stuffed out two point blank chances. Thanks to Meara, Pittsburgh was kept off the score sheet early in the second half.
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Ryan Meara vs. Charlotte Independence (7/16)
Ryan Meara’s quick reactions punched this shot into another universe to keep the lead. NYRB II would go on to win 2-1 against the Independence.
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Ryan Meara vs Charlotte Independence (7/16)
Another valiant save by Meara keeps this top corner stinger out in the 2-1 Red Bulls II win.
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Ryan Meara vs. Richmond Kickers (7/30)
Meara had to slide and get dirty for this save, denying the Richmond Kickers from going ahead in the game for the time being.
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Rafael Diaz vs. Harrisburg City Islanders (8/2)
Brilliant swat from Rafael Diaz to keep his clean sheet. NYRB II would go on to win with a whopping scoreline of 5-0.
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Kyle Reynish vs. FC Montreal (9/17)
This diving save from Kyle Reynish kept our opponents from the north off of the score line in a 4-0 win for NYRB II at home.
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Ryan Meara vs. Louisville City FC (10/16)
The first save from Ryan Meara in a hotly contested penalty shootout in the Eastern Conference Final, setting up the win.
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Ryan Meara vs. Louisville City FC (10/16)
The final save, the deal sealer, Meara the stone wall. With this save, Ryan Meara eliminated Louisville City FC from the USL Cup Playoffs and won the Eastern Conference for NYRB II, sending them to the USL Cup final, which they would eventually take home.
