HARRISON, N.J. (April 27, 2025) - New York Red Bulls II (4-1-1, 13 pts.) defeated Orlando City B (3-2-1, 11 pts.) 4-2 on Sunday night at Osceola Heritage Park.
New York opened the scoring in the 19th minute. Midfielder Adri Mehmeti drove a pass to the top of the box to midfielder Ibrahim Kasule who slipped a ball through to forward Tanner Rosborough. Rosborough took two touches towards the endline and struck a shot into the bottom left corner.
Red Bulls II doubled their lead in the 23rd minute. Kasule dropped a pass to midfielder Aiden Jarvis, who took a touch and struck a shot from 30 yards out into the bottom right corner.
Orlando bounced back in the 39th minute when midfielder John Solis curled a free kick from the top of the box into the top right corner.
New York added to their lead shortly before halftime in the 44th minute. Midfielder Steven Sserwadda won a ball and played a lateral ball to midfielder Nehuen Benedetti. Benedetti drove the ball forty yards to the top of the box. He took a shot that was deflected by a defender. The midfielder gathered the rebound and drilled a shot into the bottom right corner.
Orlando responded in the 61st minute. Striker Justin Ellis intercepted a pass on the top of New York’s box and laced a shot into the bottom left corner.
Red Bulls II sealed off the win in the 95th minute. Midfielder Andy Rojas took a touch in the box and was tripped from behind by an Orlando defender to draw a penalty kick. Kasule stepped up to the spot and converted his attempt into the bottom left corner.
Kasule scored his second goal of the season and 24th career league goal. The Buikwe, Uganda native is tied with Brandon Allen for the most career league goals in club history.
Kasule tallied his second and third assists of the season. This was his second career two-assist game.
Kasule has six goal contributions in five career appearances against Orlando City B.
Midfielder Benedetti made his first career MLS NEXT Pro start.
Benedetti scored his first career MLS NEXT Pro goal.
Rosborough scored his second goal of the season.
Jarvis scored his first career MLS NEXT Pro goal.
Defender Copeland Berkley entered the match in the 83rd minute. With his appearance, he is now tied with Sam Williams for most appearances by an Academy Agreement player in club history
Following Sunday’s match, New York will return home to face Carolina Core FC on May 4 at MSU Soccer Park. Kickoff is set for 5:00 p.m. ET with coverage on Apple TV – MLS Season Pass
