SeatGeek Stadium | Bridgeview, IL
Friday, September 13 – 7 p.m. ET
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HARRISON, N.J. (September 12, 2024) – New York Red Bulls II (8-11-5, 33 pts) travel to Chicago Fire FC II (8-7-9, 38 pts) on Friday, September 13 at SeatGeek Stadium for the third matchup of the season between the two clubs. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET with coverage available on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
New York is coming off a 4-2 loss against Carolina Core FC on Sunday, September 1 at Truist Point Stadium. Forward Julian Hall scored his sixth goal of the season and his third goal in his last five matches. Defender Curtis Ofori netted his second goal of the season, while midfielder Steven Sserwadda tallied his first career MLS NEXT Pro assist.
Chicago sits in eighth place in the Eastern Conference standings with 38 points. They are coming off three straight draws and shootout losses, most recently drawing FC Cincinnati 1-1 and came up short 4-3 in a shootout on September 8.
New York currently owns the all-time series against Chicago winning three matches and drawing two. The two sides last met on August 4 at MSU Soccer Park where New York won the high scoring thriller 4-3. The match saw four lead changes and goals from four different New York players including Tanner Rosborough, Julian Hall, Ibrahim Kasule, and Mohammed Sofo.
In five all-time matchups in MLS NEXT Pro, New York have scored 18 total goals from nine different goal scorers. Kasule leads the charge with five goals including two braces in a 5-4 win on August 27, 2023 and 4-1 MLS NEXT Pro Eastern Conference Quarterfinals win on October 1, 2023 at MSU Soccer Park.
Head Coach Ibrahim Sekagya has been suspended for this match due to yellow card accumulation. Assistant Coach Daniel Gutierrez will serve as acting head coach for the match.
Following Friday’s match, New York will host Toronto FC II on Sunday, September 22 at MSU Soccer Park. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. ET with coverage on MLSNEXTPro.com.
