NYRB II and San Diego Loyal SC Battle to 2-2 Draw at Red Bull Arena

June 5, 2022 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
New York Red Bulls II News Release

HARRISON, NJ - New York Red Bulls II (1-10-2, 5 points) and San Diego Loyal SC (6-3-4, 22 points) played to a 2-2 draw on Thursday, June 2, at Red Bull Arena.

New York opened the scoring in the 16th minute, as Jonathan Filipe slipped a pass through a defender to Caden Clark, who took a few steps with the ball and ripped a shot into the net.

Red Bulls II doubled their advantage in the 24th minute. Jeremy Rafanello drew multiple defenders towards him at the far edge of the box and played a ball to Sam Williams who sent in a shot.

San Diego scored in the 50th minute, as halftime substitute Thomas Amang headed in the ball after it was headed to him by Alejandro Guido. The visitors evened the score in the 88th minute, as Amang capitalized off a pass from Nick Moon that took a slight deflection.

Clark's goal was his first of the season and the fourth of his Red Bulls II career. He also made his first appearance and start of the season. Filipe's assist was the first of his professional career.

Williams scored his first professional goal, marking the second Red Bulls Academy player to score in a match this season (Illia Tyrkus, May 14). Rafanello's assist was his first of the season and the seventh of his professional career.

AJ Marcucci tallied five saves in the contest, surpassing 100 for his professional career. He became the second player to record triple digit saves with Red Bulls II (Evan Louro, 206).

Following the match, New York will travel to face Loudoun United FC on Wednesday, June 8. Kickoff at Segra Field is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET with coverage on ESPN+.

United Soccer League Championship Stories from June 5, 2022

• First-Half Penalty Leads to LouCity Loss at Tampa Bay - Louisville City FC
• First Half Penalty Leads to LouCity Loss at Tampa Bay - Louisville City FC
• Rowdies Stunt Louisville in 1-0 Win - Tampa Bay Rowdies
• NYRB II and San Diego Loyal SC Battle to 2-2 Draw at Red Bull Arena - New York Red Bulls II
• Quote Sheet: MBFC 0 - 2 OAK - Monterey Bay FC
• Monterey Bay F.C. Falls to Oakland Roots SC - Monterey Bay FC
• Republic FC Blank San Antonio FC - Sacramento Republic FC
• San Antonio FC Falls 0-1 at Sacramento Republic FC - San Antonio FC
• Legion FC Earns Victory against Phoenix Rising FC - Birmingham Legion FC
• Milan Iloski Scores in Ocsc Loss to New Mexico - Orange County SC
• Strong Defense, Vassell Goal Earn Hartford a Point in El Paso - Hartford Athletic
• Rising Falls, 1-0, to Birmingham - Phoenix Rising FC
• Phoenix Rising Drops 1-0 Decision to Birmingham Legion - Phoenix Rising FC
• El Paso Locomotive FC Levels with Hartford Athletic, 1-1 - El Paso Locomotive FC
• Oakland Closes Out a Seven Point Week with a Revenge Win on the Road in Monterey - Oakland Roots

The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

Other Recent New York Red Bulls II Stories

• New York Red Bulls II Travel to Belson Stadium to Face Hudson River Derby Rivals NYCFC II on May 9
• Celebrating 10 Years of Red Bulls II
• New York Red Bulls II Sign Red Bulls Academy Goalkeeper Tobias Szewczyk to an MLS NEXT Pro Contract
• New York Red Bulls II Defender Jair Collahuazo Named to Ecuador U-20 National Team for 2025 CONMEBOL U-20 Championship
• New York Red Bulls II Goalkeeper Aidan Stokes Selected to England U-17 National Team Roster Ahead of International Friendlies