Match Preview: NYRB II Look to Bounce Back at Home

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HARRISON, N.J. (May 22, 2019) – New York Red Bulls II return home to MSU Soccer Park looking to bounce back against North Carolina F.C. on Friday, May 24, with kick-off set for 7 p.m. ET. The match can be seen live on ESPN+.


NYRB II suffered their second loss of the season on Saturday night against the Tampa Bay Rowdies, 2-0. NYRB II will have a great chance at returning to their winning ways, they currently hold a 5-1-1 record at home this season and have scored 19 goals in those matches.


NYRB II holds a series advantage over North Carolina F.C., with a 1-0-1 record. The last time these two clubs faced off against each other, NYRB II secured the three points on the road with the game-winning goal coming from current New York Red Bulls forward Tom Barlow.


North Carolina F.C. are coming off a 0-0 draw against Birmingham Legion FC. Former United States National Team head coach Dave Sarachan is in his first year in charge of North Carolina and has posted a 4-2-4 record thus far. Forward Benjamin Speas is ranked fourth in the USL Championship in created chances with 28.


Following Friday’s match, NYRB II will host Bethlehem Steel FC on Friday, May 31, with kick-off set for 7 p.m. ET.