A battle for conference positioning
Red Bull New York II will host Toronto FC II at MSU Soccer Park on Sunday, August 23, with kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m. Eastern Time. The game marks the third meeting between the sides this season and carries added weight as both teams jostle for positioning in the Eastern Conference.
New York entered the fixture fresh off a 2‑1 victory over Atlanta United 2, a win that featured first‑half goals from Christian Gallagher and Andy Rojas. The result lifted the Red Bulls II to sixth place in the conference and provided a timely boost heading into the Toronto showdown.
Toronto, meanwhile, sits near the bottom of the table in 13th place and has struggled on the road, winning just one of its last five away outings. The club’s recent form has left it eager to reverse a trend that has seen it fall behind its rivals.
Historically, Red Bull New York II holds a 6‑2‑1 record against Toronto across all meetings, a statistic that adds a psychological edge to the upcoming contest. Midfielder Benny Rodriguez, who leads the active roster with two goals scored against the Canadian side, will be a key figure in the midfield.
After the match, the Red Bulls II are scheduled to travel to Connecticut United FC on August 29, where they will face another regional opponent at Knights Field. The back‑to‑back road trips underscore the compressed schedule that teams face as the season enters its final stretch.