MLS NEXT Pro New York Red Bulls II

New York Red Bulls II Remain Unbeaten, Draw with Philadelphia Union 2, 1-1

Published on April 21, 2024 under MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
New York Red Bulls II News Release


New York Red Bulls II (3-0-3, 14 pts.) tied Philadelphia Union 2 (3-0-3, 14 pts.), 1-1 at Subaru Park on Sunday afternoon with Philadelphia winning the shootout, 4-2.

New York opened the scoring in the 14th minute when a Bento Estrela long ball found a sprinting Steven Sserwadda, who calmly tucked the ball away past the Philadelphia goalkeeper.

Philadelphia equalized in the 56th minute after Edward Davis redirected a cross into the back of the net.

Midfielders Ibrahim Kasule and Bento Estrela converted their shots in the shootout.

Sserwadda's goal was his first of the season in MLS NEXT Pro.

The Ugandan midfielder now has recorded three goals in his career with New York Red Bulls II.

Estrela's assist on the goal was the first of his professional career.

Goalkeeper Aidan Stokes and Red Bulls Academy defender Jeffrey Bryjak both made their MLS NEXT Pro debuts for New York in the match.

New York is now undefeated in their six matches to start their league season for the first time in club history.

Red Bulls II has not lost any of their first three matches on the road to start the season for the third time in club history (2016, 2023).

New York Red Bulls II earned their first result at Subaru Park since July 22, 2020.

New York Red Bulls II returns home to face Columbus Crew 2 on Sunday, April 28. Kickoff at MSU Soccer Park is set for 5 p.m. ET with coverage on MLSNEXTPro.com, NewYorkRedBulls.com, and the New York Red Bulls app.

Philadelphia Union 2 1, New York Red Bulls II 1

2024 MLS NEXT Pro Regular Season Match 6

Sunday - 3:00 p.m. ET

Subaru Park | Chester, PA

Box Score: https://www.mlsnextpro.com/competitions/mls-next-pro/2024/matches/phivsrbny-04-21-2024/

Scoring Summary:

NY - Steven Sserwadda 1 (Estrela) 14'

PHI - Edward Davis 4 (Olney) 56'

Misconduct Summary:

PHI - Markus Anderson (caution, foul) 32'

PHI - Francis Westfield (caution, foul) 38'

PHI - David Vazquez (caution, foul) 38'

NY - Frank Ssebufu (caution, foul) 45' + 3'

PHI - Jamir Berdecio (caution, foul) 49'

NY - Juan Mina (caution, foul) 63'

NY - Juan Gutierrez (caution, foul) 63'

New York Red Bulls II: Aidan Stokes, Curtis Ofori (Jeffrey Bryjak 56'), Andres Reyes, Juan Gutierrez, Juan Mina (Malick Dembele 78'), Bento Estrela, Aiden Jarvis (Dylan Sullivan 67'), Rafael Mosquera (Tanner Rosborough 67), Ibrahim Kasule, Steven Sserwadda, Frank Ssebufu (Mohammed Sofo 86')

Unused Subs: Dallas Odle, Alan Rutkowski, Dallas Odle, Davi Alexandre

TOTAL SHOTS: 4; SHOTS ON GOAL: 1; FOULS: 23; CORNER KICKS: 1; SAVES: 0

Philadelphia Union 2: Andrew Rick, Neil Pierre, Jose Mendoza, Olwethu Makhanya, Francis Westfield, Christopher Olney Jr., David Vasquez (Giovanny Sequera 77'), Nicholas Pariano (Cavan Sullivan 67'), Bukuru Ngabo, Markus Anderson-Adedji (Sal Olivas 67'), Jamir Bercedio (Gavin Wetzel 67')

Unused Subs: Carlos Rojas Torres, Alex Perez-Aguilar, Michael Sheridan, Kyle Tucker, Ryan Zellefrow

TOTAL SHOTS: 12; SHOTS ON GOAL: 4; FOULS: 13; CORNER KICKS: 6; SAVES: 3

Referee: Anya Voigt

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