New York Red Bulls II (11-3-4, 39 pts) travel to SeatGeek Stadium to face Chicago Fire FC II (8-5-4, 30 pts) on Sunday, July 27.
Here are the Keys to the Game:
MIJAHIR HIMENEZ
Forward Mijahir Jimenez has been on fire and is coming off his first career MLS NEXT Pro hat trick in a 4-2 victory over NYCFC II on July 20. The Panama international also tacted on an assist.
He is the youngest player to score a hat trick in club history doing so at 18 years and 114 days old. The forward currently has four goals on the season which is the fifth-most on the team.
GOAL GETTERS
New York has had impressive offensive performances against Chicago. Forward Roald Mitchell scored a first half haul against Chicago on April 14, 2024.
Midfielder Ibrahim Kasule has two career braces against Fire II. The Uganda native has found the back of the net in five of his last seven appearances against the side for a total of six goals which leads the current roster.
HIGH SCORING AFFAIR
Through seven all-time MLS NEXT Pro matchups against Chicago, New York have scored four or more goals in four matches, including scoring five in two matches.
The two sides have combined for five or more goals in five matches.
Kickoff is set for 2:00 p.m. ET with coverage available on MLSNEXTPro.com.
