New York Red Bulls II will travel to Florida to kick off its 2022 USL Championship schedule on Saturday, March 12, against Miami FC. Kickoff from Riccardo Silva Stadium is slated for 7:00 p.m. ET, with coverage available on ESPN+.
Match Notes
Busy Start – New York is the only club in USL Championship to play three matches in the first week of the regular season. It will also be the only club to play four matches in the season’s first 12 days.
The New Boss – Saturday’s match will mark the debut of Gary Lewis as New York Red Bulls II Head Coach. Lewis came to New York after serving as the Academy Director for the Seattle Sounders.
Continue the Momentum – New York earned a result in six of its final eight matches to conclude the 2021 season and will look to carry it over into 2022.
Training Quotes
“We’re coming off a good win against Philadelphia in our last preseason game. Miami has a lot of veterans that have played at this level. For us, it’s just going down there and making sure that we check all the boxes, knowing what the game plan is, and going out there and fighting for the three points.” – Defender Lamine Conte
“We’re going to play the Red Bull way no matter what. The coaches have made it very clear what they expect from us. We’re going to give it our all, we’re excited, and we can’t wait to get down there.” – Midfielder John Murphy
Important Numbers
13 – Jeremy Rafanello scored or assisted 13 goals last season, which was the most on the team.
95 – New York begins the 2022 season with 95 all-time victories.
430 – New York ranked fourth in the Eastern Conference and seventh league-wide in shots last season.
