Red Bull New York II will meet FC Cincinnati 2 this Sunday, July 5, at NKU Soccer Stadium, kicking off at 6 p.m. Eastern Time.
A Crucial Weekend for Eastern Conference Aspirants
The New York side currently sits third in the Eastern Conference with 31 points, while Cincinnati occupies 15th place with just 12 points.
New York arrived at the matchup after a dominant 5‑0 win over Philadelphia Union II, a performance highlighted by Dennis Nelich’s first career MLS NEXT Pro hat‑trick.
Cincinnati snapped a six‑match winless streak with a 1‑0 victory over Inter Miami CF II on June 28, and earlier in the season the two sides traded goals, with New York holding a 4‑3‑1 regular‑season edge.
Dennis Gjengaar leads the active roster with two goals against Cincinnati, and after the July 5 contest the Red Bulls II will head to Chicago Fire FC II on July 12 at 4 p.m. ET.