New York Red Bulls II earned its first victory of the 2016 USL season on the road against Louisville City FC, scoring twice and earning a clean sheet.
Red Bulls II returns home to Red Bull Arena this weekend on Sunday, April 10, against Bethlehem Steel FC at 7:30 p.m. ET (WATCH:NewYorkRedBulls.com/Live).
NYRB II takes three points in Louisville
Red Bulls II won its first game of the season on the road against Louisville City FC, 2-0. Debutant Junior Flemmings tallied one goal and assisted Brandon Allen’s third of the season in the victory.
When Vincent Bezecourt slammed a shot from distance, Louisville’s goalkeeper parried it away, but Flemmings followed up the shot, beat his defender and slotted it away at the near post.
In the second half, Konrad Plewa intercepted a pass and played in Flemmings on the right flank. Flemmings ran to the endline and teed up Allen at the top of the box who converted the chance to help New York earn three points on the road.
Red Bulls II ranked No. 3 in USL Power Rankings
NYRB II was ranked No. 3 in USLsoccer.com’s Week 2 Power Rankings, behind only LA Galaxy II and Swope Park Rangers.
READ: USL Power Rankings - Week 2
After two games, Red Bulls II are 1-0-1 following a win in Louisville and an opening day draw against Toronto FC II. With four points in two games, New York currently stands in first place of the Eastern Conference on goal differential. Brandon Allen leads the team with three goals and is tied with LA Galaxy II’s Jack McBean as USL’s top scorer.
Junior Flemmings named to USL Team of the Week
New York Red Bulls II forward Junior Flemmings has been named to the USL Team of the Week for his one goal and assist performance against Louisville City FC. The 20-year-old Jamaican youth international was making his debut for Red Bulls II.
The forward netted his only shot of the game in the 29th minute and assisted Brandon Allen’s goal in the 79th minutes.
Next Up: Bethlehem Steel FC
New York Red Bulls II is set to host Bethlehem Steel FC at Red Bull Arena on Sunday, April 10, at 7:30 p.m. This will be the first USL regular season meeting between the clubs.
Former NYRB II player, Bolu Akinyode, who has since joined Bethlehem, will serve a one-game suspension this weekend after receiving a red card last weekend vs. FC Cincinnati. The Steel fell in their home opener last weekend against Cincinnati, 2-1, to drop to 1-1-0.
In preseason, New York hosted a friendly against Bethlehem at the Red Bulls Training Facility. Noah Powder scored for NYRB II, only to be answered by Eric Ayuk. The game finished in a draw, 1-1.
NYRB II Notes
- Junior Flemmings recorded one goal and one assist in his NYRB II debut vs. Louisville. He is the first player in club history to tally at least one goal and one assist in a debut (third in history to score).
- The average age of the Red Bulls II Starting XI through two games is 21.495 (vs. TFC II: 21.27, at LOU: 21.72). The oldest player to appear in a NYRB II game is Ryan Meara (25), while the youngest is Tyler Adams (17).
- Red Bulls II has started the year 1-0-1 for the second consecutive season. Last year, the club opened with a scoreless draw vs. Rochester and defeated Toronto FC II. NYRB II lost its third game in 2015 against Wilmington, 3-0.
- Dan Metzger played his first game since undergoing season-ending knee surgery in July 2015 last Saturday in Louisville. The former U.S. U-23 midfielder started and played 65 minutes.
- Goalkeeper Ryan Meara earned his first clean sheet of the season vs. Louisville. He made two saves in the game.
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