Match Preview: NYRB II Travels to Highmark Stadium to Face Pittsburgh

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HARRISON, N.J. (June 23, 2021) – New York Red Bulls II (2-5-2, 8 points) travels to Highmark Stadium on Friday, June 25 to face the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (4-3-2, 14 points). Kickoff between New York and Pittsburgh is set for 7 p.m. ET. Coverage is available on ESPN+.

NYRB II are coming off a 3-1 win against Charlotte Independence and their first home win of the season. Forward Jeremy Rafanello scored his first professional brace, while also adding an assist in the victory. Roald Mitchell, the Montclair, NJ native, added the third goal and his second of the year.  

This will be the 12th USL Championship regular season meeting between New York and Pittsburgh, with the series being tied with a 5-5-1 mark. NYRB II own a 1-2-1 record at Highmark Stadium. The last time out Pittsburgh defeated NYRB II, 3-0, at MSU Soccer Park on May 28.

Following Fridays’s match, NYRB II return home to MSU Soccer Park on Friday, July 2 to play Miami FC, with kickoff set for 7 p.m. ET.