Preview: Riverhounds SC at New York Red Bulls II
Published on May 26, 2021 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC News Release
PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC looks to notch its first win of the season when it plays New York Red Bulls II at 7 p.m. this Friday, May 28 at MSU Soccer Park. The match will be streamed via ESPN+.
The Hounds (0-2-1) could not find the net in their home opener last Saturday against Charlotte Independence, despite attempting 21 shots. Meanwhile, New York (1-2-2) scored two second-half goals to earn a point at the Charleston Battery on May 23.
The Hounds haven't failed to earn a win in their first four matches since 2016, but given their recent history against New York Red Bulls II, there is reason for optimism. Dating back to the arrival of Bob Lilley in 2018, the Hounds have won five of seven matchups against New York and didn't allow more than two goals in any of those matches.
The two clubs met three times during the pandemic-affected 2020 season, though both games were played at Red Bull Arena. A Deri Corfe goal five minutes into second-half stoppage time secured three points for New York in the first matchup. From there, the Hounds controlled play in the next two matchups, winning by scores of 4-1 and 3-0.
MSU Soccer Park hasn't been particularly kind to the Hounds, as they've lost two of their three games played on the campus of Montclair State University. A win would do wonders for the Hounds as they try to keep pace in the early stages; victory Friday will pull them back to within two points of the top four in the Atlantic Division.
To see Riverhounds SC's complete 2021 schedule visit riverhounds.com/game-schedule.
MATCH INFORMATION
Date: Friday, May 25
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: MSU Soccer Park, Montclair, N.J.
Streaming: ESPN+
Live Statistics: USL Championship Match Center
Live Updates: Twitter at @RiverhoundsSC and #NYvPIT
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