New York Red Bulls II (10-3-4, 35 pts) to host NYCFC II (6-6-5, 25 pts) on Sunday, July 20.
Here are the Keys to the Game:
DERBY DUELS
Across six MLS NEXT Pro matchups, New York are 2-2-1 against their Hudson River Derby rivals NYCFC II. The two sides have split the series this season. Across these matchups the home team has won four of the six matchups.
HORA DE MOSQUERA
New York midfielder Rafael Mosquera has hit a strong run of form. The Panamaian midfielder has four goal contributions in his last four matches. He's coming off a one goal-one assist performance against Toronto FC II on July 16. Mosquera has scored six goals and is tied with Nehuen Benedetti for second-most goals on the team this season.He also has 10 goal sontributions which is the second-most on the squad.
TRICK UP THE SLEEVE
Through MLS NEXT Pro play, New York have had eight different goalscorers against NYCFC II. Five of their goals have come in the 65th minute or later. Red Bulls II also has yet to be held scoreless in matchups against their Hudson River rivals scoring at least one goal in each match and two or more goals in three of their last four matchups against NYCFC II.
Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. ET with coverage available on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
