New York Red Bulls II Dominate Columbus Crew 2 in High-Scoring 7-4 Victory
EAST LANSING, MI – New York Red Bulls II delivered a commanding performance Sunday night, defeating Columbus Crew 2 by a score of 7-4 at MSU Soccer Park. The win marked a historic night for several Red Bulls II players and the franchise as a whole, setting new benchmarks in club history.
The result extends New York’s winning streak against Columbus to three consecutive matches and solidifies their position as a force in MLS NEXT Pro. This victory is particularly significant as the team secured their 15th win of the season, the third-highest single-season win total in franchise history, surpassing the 2023 team’s record through MLS NEXT Pro play. Fans can catch the team’s next action as they travel to face Huntsville City FC on Wednesday, with kickoff scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET,broadcast on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV.
Defender Curtis Ofori reached a milestone during the match,making his 73rd career appearance and surpassing Evan Louro for the most appearances in club history. Goalkeeper Aidan Stokes also contributed to the record-breaking night, securing his 19th career win, moving him ahead of AJ Marcucci and Ryan Meara for second-most career wins by a goalkeeper. Stokes also recorded two saves during the contest.
several other Red Bulls II players etched their names into the club’s record books. Gutierrez made his 55th career start, tying him with Jordan Scarlett for the second-most starts by a defender in club history, while also surpassing scarlett for second-most minutes played by a defender with 4,889.
The offensive explosion saw New York score seven goals, the second-highest single-match total in club history.Additionally, the team achieved their ninth home victory of the season, equaling the 2017 squad’s record for most regular season home wins.