June 26, 2022 – United Soccer League Championship (USL) – New York Red Bulls II News Release
New York Red Bulls II will travel to face El Paso Locomotive FC on Saturday, June 25, at Southwest University Park.
Red Bulls Academy midfielder Nathan Worth will make his professional debut in the match, playing alongside Jesús Castellano and Jonathan Filipe in the attacking midfield. Worth will become the youngest player to play for Red Bulls II this season at 15 years old.
Jordan Adebayo-Smith, the team’s leading goal scorer, will be in front of that group as the striker.
In the defensive midfield, 17-year-old Sam Williams will start his 12th match of the season. He is the only player to appear in every match for New York in 2022. Jeremy Rafanello will likely be paired with him for a second-straight match.
The back line for Red Bulls II will consist of Curtis Ofori, Daniel De Leon, Christopher Cragwell, and O’Vonte Mullings.
AJ Marcucci will start in net for New York and wear the captain’s armband.
The bench for Gary Lewis will consist of Derrek Chan, Lamine Conte, Michael Knapp, and John Murphy.
Kickoff is set for 9:30 p.m. ET, with coverage on ESPN+.
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