New York Red Bulls II (4-2-2, 15 pts) to host New England Revolution II (3-1-3, 15 pts) at MSU Soccer Park on May 18 at 5:00 p.m. ET
Here are the Keys to the Game:
Home Cooking
Red Bulls II are unbeaten at home this season and have scored two or more goals in each of their last three home matches, including scoring three goals in two matches. New York are undefeated against New England at home in MLS NEXT Pro play going 2-0 and winning by a margin of 7-2.
Starting Strong
Thus far this season, New York are 4-0-1 when they score first. In all three home matches this season Red Bulls II have scored first with all three occuring in the first 20 minutes of the match. Eight of New York's goals this season have come in the first half.
Matty Ice
Defender Matthew Dos Santos is off to a great start to his second season with the club. He leads all field players on New York for most minutes played this season with 720. He's also contributed offensively with two goals so far. Both goals were scored in the first half of matches. The Sandy Hook, CT native also has the third-most key passes on the team.
Kickoff is set for 5:00 p.m. ET with coverage available on MLSNEXTPro.com.