New York Red Bulls II (6-2-2, 21 pts) return home to MSU Soccer Park to host Atlanta United 2 (2-2-6, 8 pts) on Friday, May 30 at 5:00 p.m. ET
Here are the Keys to the Game:
Lacing it Up
Both New York and Atlanta show no fear going forward. Both teams rank in the top five in the league for most shots on target with Atlanta ranking tied for third-most with 60, while New York is tied for fourth-most with 59. The two sides are also also tied for the seventh-most scoring attempts in the league wit 149.
Answering the Call
Through four all-time MLS NEXT Pro matches, New York is undefeated against Atlanta, going 3-0-1. New York has beaten Atlanta by a margin of 12-5, and have yet to be held scoreless, scoring four or more goals in two matches.
Crunch Time
In 10 matches so far, New York has scored 11 goals in the 65th minute or later. Two of these goals have been equalizers while seven were gamewinners. Red Bulls II have scored six goals in the 85th minute or later as well.
Kickoff is set for 5:00 p.m. ET with coverage available on Apple TV - MLS Season Pass.
