April 27, 2018 Toronto FC II USL--Toronto FC II vs New York Red Bulls II preview (from torontofc.ca)
Know your opponent: New York Red Bulls II April 27, 2018 11:24AM EDT Adam Krueger Toronto FC II is back in action this Saturday as they take on New York Red Bull II in a clash at BMO Field. The match is part of a doubleheader with Toronto FC with the kickoff of the TFC II game set for 6:30 PM. 2018 Season The Red Bulls have started the season strong going 3-1-2 in the early going. The Red Bulls have been clinical going forward so far this season with 15 goals for and a +7 goal differential. The Red Bulls are perfect at home this year with a 3-0-0 record at Red Bull Arena but are just 0-1-2 on the road. Forward Brian White currently leads the team in scoring with four goals in five games. Current Form DWDWL Draw at LA Galaxy II (1-1) Win vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies (5-0) Draw at Richmond Kickers (1-1) Win vs. Charleston Battery (5-2) Loss at Atlanta United 2 (3-1) All-time record All-time Toronto FC II is 0-6-1 against New York Red Bull II. The lone draw came in the season opener in 2016. TFC II and Red Bull II played just over a month ago when they met at Red Bull Arena in the 2018 season opener. Matthew Srbely scored for the Reds but New York grabbed two goals to take the match 2-1. Key Players The Red Bulls have been strong going forward early on and the leaders of the charge have been Brian White and Andrew Tinari. White is in his first season with NRYB II after joining from the Duke Blue Devils. The native of New Jersey was drafted in the first round of the 2018 SuperDraft and signed with New York on March 15. White has scored four goals in five games adding two assists. Tinari is in his second season with Red Bull II and has improved on his two-goal 2017 campaign. The native of West Islip, New York has scored three goals in just five games. The midfielder has also chipped in with an assist. Canadian Content The Red Bulls have no Canadians on the roster. Kickoff on Saturday is set for 6:30 PM. A ticket to the first team game gives you access to the TFC II match so stick around for a doubleheader of TFC soccer. News and Notes TFC II is still seeking their first win of the season and their first-ever win against New York. Matthew Srbely and Jelani Peters could return to action on Saturday.
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