New York Red Bulls II will host New Mexico United on Sunday, July 31, at MSU Soccer Park. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. ET with coverage available on ESPN+.
Match Notes
Home, Sweet Home – Sunday’s match marks the first of four-straight for Red Bulls II at MSU Soccer Park, marking the longest homestand of the season. The club will also welcome in Memphis 901 FC, Atlanta United 2, and the Charleston Battery. New York will look to build off its last home match, a 1-0 victory over the Indy Eleven on Friday, July 15.
Club Connection – New York Red Bulls Assistant Coach Troy Lesesne served as the Head Coach and Technical Director at New Mexico United from 2018 to 2020. During his three years with the club, he amassed a record of 34-29-26 with two playoff appearances and was named 2020 USL Co-Coach of the Year.
Welcome Back, Hassan! – After signing with Red Bulls II on July 14, Hassan Ndam made his season debut in the club’s last match at Monterey Bay F.C. on July 23. The defender started the match and played the full 90 minutes. He appeared in 58 matches, logged 4,947 minutes, and scored three goals with Red Bulls II during the 2017 and 2018 seasons.
Last Time Out
New York fell to Monterey Bay F.C., 2-0, at Cardinale Stadium on Saturday, July 23, in the first-ever meeting between the two clubs. Hassan Ndam made his season debut with the club, playing the full 90 minutes.
New Mexico and Detroit City FC played to a 2-2 draw on Saturday, July 23, at Keyworth Stadium. Neco Brett scored his sixth goal of the season in second half stoppage time to help New Mexico earn a road point.
Important Numbers
6 – New Mexico is unbeaten in its last six matches dating back to June 25.
11 – O’Vonte Mullings has started the last 11 matches for New York, the longest current streak on the team. He has played the full 90 minutes in each match during that span.
19 – The four-match homestand for New York is its longest since the 2019 season, when it hosted four matches between April 17 and May 1.
