A Night of Missed Chances
The evening unfolded at MSU Soccer Park in New Jersey, where Red Bull New York II faced Connecticut United FC in a tightly contested MLS NEXT Pro matchup.
Connecticut drew first blood in the opening half, with Barnabás Tanyi finding the net twice, the second coming courtesy of a precise pass from Robbie Mora.
New York responded after the break, as Dennis Gjengaar struck for the visitors in the 52nd minute, the goal set up by a combination of Dennis Nelich and Nate Worth, marking Gjengaar’s third strike of the campaign.
The match also marked a milestone for Malik Odeyinka, who made his MLS NEXT Pro debut as a substitute in the 80th minute, while Nelich continued his strong form with a third assist of the season and Worth added his fourth.
A late penalty converted by Alex Monis in the 90th minute sealed a 3-1 victory for Connecticut, underscoring the importance of set‑piece discipline for the young Red Bulls side.
What’s Next for the Red Bulls II
Looking ahead, Red Bull New York II will travel to face Carolina Core FC on May 30 at Truist Point Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 6 p.m. ET and live coverage on OneFootball and MLSNEXTPro.com.