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• Matchup: Red Bull New York II (away) at Connecticut United FC (home)
• Date/Time: Saturday, August 29, 2026 – 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: Knights Field
• Coverage: OneFootball and MLSNEXTPRO.com
Red Bull New York II travels to Knights Field to face Connecticut United FC on Saturday in an Eastern Conference matchup. Connecticut is third at 13-9-2 with 43 points, while Red Bulls II is sixth at 12-8-4 with 41 points. Both teams enter the match after August 23 victories.
This will be the third meeting between the clubs this season. Connecticut has won the first two matchups, including a 2-1 home victory against Red Bulls II on July 19.
Recent Results
Red Bulls II secured a 5-1 victory against Toronto FC II at MSU Soccer Park on August 23. Forward Dennis Gjengaar scored two first-half goals, while wingers Andy Rojas and Dennis Nelich and substitute forward Christian Gallagher added second-half goals.
Connecticut was also last in action on August 23, earning a 4-2 victory at Philadelphia Union II. The Coywolves have won six of their last eight matches at home.
Head-to-Head This Season
Connecticut has claimed both meetings in the season series so far. Nelich leads the active Red Bulls II roster with two goal contributions against the Coywolves this season.
Connecticut United FC Scouting Report
Connecticut enters the match in third place in the Eastern Conference with a 13-9-2 record and 43 points. The Coywolves have won six of their last eight matches at home and are coming off a four-goal performance at Philadelphia Union II.
Red Bull New York II Scouting Report
Red Bulls II is sixth in the Eastern Conference at 12-8-4 with 41 points. The club’s most recent match produced five goals against Toronto FC II, with Gjengaar scoring twice and Rojas, Nelich and Gallagher each finding the net.
Following Saturday’s match, Red Bulls II will travel to face New York City FC II at Icahn Stadium on Tuesday, September 8. Kickoff is set for 5 p.m. ET, with coverage available on OneFootball and MLSNEXTPRO.com.
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