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PDL Playoffs Begin with U-23s Facing Black Rock FC

HARRISON, N.J. (July 20, 2018) - The New York Red Bulls U-23 side is set to play Black Rock FC (MA) in the PDL Eastern Conference Final Four on Friday at Gurksi Stadium in Reading, Pennsylvania. Kickoff is set for 5 p.m. ET and can be seen live on Reading United’s YouTube channel.


The U-23s finished second the PDL regular season at 10-3-1, to earn the fourth seed in the tournament.


They clinched the Wild Card spot of the Mid-Atlantic division on Friday, July 13 with a 3-1 win over the Long Island Rough Riders.


The U-23s are led by Red Bulls Academy forward and current Loyola (MD) junior, Brian Saramago, whose scored 11 goals.


The winner of Friday’s match will face the winner between Reading United AC and the Myrtle Beach Mutiny on Saturday night at Gurksi Stadium at 7 p.m. ET.

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