New York Red Bulls II will host the Charleston Battery on Friday, August 12, at MSU Soccer Park. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET with coverage available on ESPN+.
Match Notes
A Familiar Foe – New York and Charleston will meet for the 17th time in their history on Friday night, with Red Bulls II leading the all-time series 6-2-8. The two sides met four times last year, with each claiming a victory along with two draws. Charleston defeated New York, 3-2, in the most recent meeting at MSU Soccer Park on August 20, 2021.
Comeback Kids – Red Bulls II will look to build off its comeback victory on Tuesday, August 9, against Atlanta United 2. After going down a man and a goal, New York scored two goals in the final eight minutes of the match to complete the season sweep of Atlanta.
Historic First Professional Goal – O’Vonte Mullings’ go-ahead goal in the 90th minute was tied for the third-latest go-ahead goal in club regular season history. The club record was set on May 3, 2018, when Anthony Wallace scored in the fourth minute of second half stoppage time to defeat Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC.
Last Time Out
New York defeated Atlanta United 2, 2-1, on Tuesday, August 9, at MSU Soccer Park. Steven Sserwadda scored his second goal of the season in the 82nd minute, and O’Vonte Mullings scored the eventual match-winner in the 90th minute.
Charleston fell 4-1 to Louisville City FC on Saturday, August 6, at Lynn Family Stadium. Augustine Williams scored his team-leading 12th goal of the season, moving him into a tie for fifth in USL Championship.
Important Numbers
3 – Steven Sserwadda has recorded a goal or an assist in each of New York’s last three matches.
4 – The last three matches between New York and Charleston have featured four or more combined goals.
84 – Hassan Ndam is 84 minutes away from passing Jared Stroud for fifth in club history for minutes played (regular season and playoffs).
