New York RB II vs New York City II Preview: MLS Next Pro Group Stage
Match Context
New York RB II host New York City II at MSU Soccer Park on 17 May 2026 in MLS Next Pro Group Stage action. The home side top both the Northeast Division and Eastern Conference with 23 points from 9 matches, while New York City II sit seventh in the Northeast Division and 13th in the Eastern Conference on 9 points from 8 games.
New York RB II Availability
There are currently no officially listed injuries or suspensions for New York RB II, and no players are reported as questionable. All squad members, including defender Shunya Sakai, are expected to be available. With 22 goals scored in 9 league matches, the hosts bring a fully stocked attacking unit into this fixture, and no attacking contributors are reported sidelined.
New York City II Availability
Similarly, New York City II have no confirmed absences through injury or card suspension in the available data. The full listed squad is in contention for selection, with no players designated as doubtful or out. Despite their struggles away from home, all attacking and defensive options appear available to the coaching staff.
Impact Summary
With no confirmed absentees on either side, neither team suffers a measurable loss of attacking output based on current team season statistics. New York RB II’s league‑leading 22 goals remain fully supported by a complete squad, while New York City II’s 8 goals also come with no reported reduction in personnel.
