Match Preview: NYRB II Put Six-Match Unbeaten Streak Up Against Saint Louis

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HARRISON, N.J. (July 31, 2019) – New York Red Bulls II will look to extend their six-match unbeaten streak when they host Saint Louis FC on August 2, with kick-off set for 7 p.m. ET. The match can be seen live on ESPN+.


NYRB II are coming off a 2-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rowdies, which saw the club shorten the gap between first and second place. Mathias Jørgensen recorded a first half brace, and Evan Louro posted his third clean sheet of the season.


NYRB II holds a series advantage over Saint Louis FC with a 3-1-0 record. The last time these two clubs faced off against each other was back in 2017, when Brandon Allen scored the lone goal in a 1-0 victory at MSU Soccer Park. Saint Louis FC moved back into the Eastern Conference this past offseason.


Saint Louis FC most recently defeated Bethlehem Steel FC, 3-0. This was their first league win since May 11. They made it to the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open Cup, eventually losing to Atlanta United FC. Kyle Greig leads the team with five goals scored in 16 appearances.


Following Friday’s match, NYRB II will make a trip to Hartford Athletic on August 10, before returning home to take on the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC on August 14, with kick-off set for 7 p.m. ET.