HARRISON, N.J. (March 30, 2025) - New York Red Bulls II (2-0-1, 7 pts) defeat NYCFC II (2-1-1, 7 pts.) 3-2 at Sports Illustrated Stadium on MLS NEXT Pro Matchday 3.
New York opened the scoring in the 7th minute, when forward Julian Hall laced a shot that was punched by NYCFC II goalkeeper Maclean Learned but fell to the feet of New York forward Wiktor Bogacz who placed a shot into the bottom left corner.
New York City leveled the scoring in the 12th minute when midfielder Maximo Carrizo whipped in a driven cross far post on the ground to midfielder Julien Lacher who tucked a shot into the bottom right corner.
NYCFC II would find the net again in the 56th minute when Carrizo dropped a ball to the top of the box to midfielder Collin McCamy who struck a shot into the bottom right corner.
In the 67th minute, New York found the equalizer. Hall drove the ball 20 yards and dished a pass on the top of the box to midfielder Rafael Mosquera who took a touch inside and laced a shot into the bottom left corner.
New York City midfielder Piero Elias was given his second yellow and subsequent red card in the 80th minute to put New York up a man.
In the 85th minute, Red Bulls II won a penalty after Hall was shoved in the back on a cross by a NYCFC II defender. The Manhattan, NY native stepped up to take the penalty kick, smashing a shot into the top left corner to give New York a 3-2 victory.
Hall tallied his third career two goal contribution game with a goal and assist.
Bogacz and defender Brooklyn Schwarz made their first career MLS NEXT Pro appearance and start.
Bogacaz scored his first career goal with New York.
Mosquera scored his first goal of the season and fifth of his career with Red Bulls II.
New York scored their fifth goal against NYCFC II in the 75th minute or later.
Goalkeeper Aidan Stokes made three saves on the day.
Following tonight’s match, New York will host Chicago Fire SC II at MSU Soccer Park on April 6 at 5:00 p.m. ET. Coverage will be available on MLSNEXTPro.com
