New York RB II vs Philadelphia Union II: Head-to-Head Stats Before Match

New York RB II host Philadelphia Union II at MSU Soccer Park on 28 June 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 23:00 UTC in the MLS Next Pro 2026 Group Stage. The fixture brings together two Eastern contenders: New York RB II arrive high in the standings with 28 points and a +10 goal difference, while Philadelphia Union II are chasing from lower down the conference with 21 points and a slimmer +1 goal differential.

With New York RB II ranked 3rd in the Eastern Conference playoff positions and Philadelphia Union II sitting 11th, the stakes are clear. The home side are looking to consolidate a strong campaign built on prolific attacking numbers, while the visitors need a statement result to stay firmly in the postseason race. In that context, New York RB II vs Philadelphia Union II stats and the established head-to-head pattern at MSU Soccer Park and Subaru Park provide a valuable guide to how this clash might unfold.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive but slightly New York RB II-leaning rivalry across recent MLS Next Pro meetings.

• Previous meetings: 5
• New York RB II wins: 2
• Draws: 2
• Philadelphia Union II wins: 1

New York RB II vs Philadelphia Union II Timeline & Historical Context

The New York RB II vs Philadelphia Union II timeline in MLS Next Pro begins in the 2025 season and already features high-stakes knockout ties and penalty shootouts. The earliest meeting in this dataset came on 17 March 2025 in the Regular Season - 2 round at Subaru Park, where Philadelphia Union II were the home side. That encounter finished 1-1 after 90 minutes (half-time 1-0), before Philadelphia Union II prevailed 3-1 on penalties, marking the only outright win for the Union II in these fixtures despite the match being recorded as a draw in regulation.

The rivalry intensified at MSU Soccer Park later in 2025. On 11 August 2025, New York RB II hosted Philadelphia Union II in Regular Season - 29 and produced a commanding 2-0 home victory, leading 2-0 at half-time and closing the game out without conceding. That result underlined the Red Bulls II’s strength at home. The stakes were even higher on 1 November 2025 in the MLS Next Pro Semi-finals, again at MSU Soccer Park. Philadelphia Union II went into the break 1-0 up, but New York RB II turned the tie around to win 2-1 after full time, a pivotal knockout success that reinforced their edge in decisive matches.

The 2026 Group Stage has already delivered two more tightly contested fixtures between these sides. On 22 March 2026 at MSU Soccer Park, New York RB II and Philadelphia Union II drew 1-1 (half-time 0-0) before Philadelphia Union II edged the penalty shootout 4-3, another example of Union II’s composure from the spot despite the game counting as a draw in the head-to-head record. Most recently, on 3 May 2026 at Subaru Park, Philadelphia Union II hosted but fell 1-2 to New York RB II after a 0-0 half-time scoreline, giving the Red Bulls II a valuable away win in the group phase. Across this short but eventful span, the New York RB II vs Philadelphia Union II timeline shows close margins, late swings, and a pattern of New York RB II taking more victories in regulation while Philadelphia Union II have twice triumphed on penalties.

New York RB II vs Philadelphia Union II Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall New York RB II vs Philadelphia Union II stats underline a narrow scoring edge for the Red Bulls II and consistently competitive contests.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: New York RB II 8 - 5 Philadelphia Union II
• Average Goals per Match: New York RB II 1.60 vs Philadelphia Union II 1.00

Venue Split Performance:

• At MSU Soccer Park: 3 matches played here — New York RB II won 2 (as home side), Philadelphia Union II won 0 (as away side), 1 draw
• At Subaru Park: 2 matches played here — Philadelphia Union II won 0 (as home side), New York RB II won 1 (as away side), 1 draw

New York RB II vs Philadelphia Union II Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the New York RB II vs Philadelphia Union II last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 3 May 2026: Philadelphia Union II 1-2 New York RB II (Half-time: 0-0) – MLS Next Pro Group Stage
• 22 March 2026: New York RB II 1-1 Philadelphia Union II (Half-time: 0-0) – MLS Next Pro Group Stage (Philadelphia Union II won 4-3 on penalties)
• 1 November 2025: New York RB II 2-1 Philadelphia Union II (Half-time: 0-1) – MLS Next Pro Semi-finals
• 11 August 2025: New York RB II 2-0 Philadelphia Union II (Half-time: 2-0) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 29
• 17 March 2025: Philadelphia Union II 1-1 New York RB II (Half-time: 1-0) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 2 (Philadelphia Union II won 3-1 on penalties)

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 New York RB II Matches Results and Stats

For New York RB II, the 2026 season to date highlights a high-risk, high-reward profile. Across 15 league fixtures they have 9 wins and no draws, with 6 defeats, reflecting a side that plays to win rather than settle. Offensively they have been one of the most potent teams in MLS Next Pro, scoring 33 goals (an average of 2.2 per match), including 23 at MSU Soccer Park at an impressive 2.9 goals per home game. Defensively they concede 1.6 goals per match overall, suggesting open, high-scoring contests, particularly at home where they both score and concede freely.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 9, Draw 0, Lose 6 (season to date)

Last 5 Philadelphia Union II Matches Results and Stats

Philadelphia Union II’s 2026 season to date shows a more balanced but less explosive profile. They have 7 wins and 8 losses from 15 matches, with no draws, and a total of 18 goals scored and 17 conceded. Their attack averages 1.2 goals per match both home and away, indicating a more conservative scoring output compared to New York RB II. Defensively, they allow around 1.1 goals per game, slightly tighter than their hosts, and their away record (3 wins and 3 losses in 6 matches, with 7 goals scored and 7 conceded) points to competitive performances on the road without clear dominance.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 7, Draw 0, Lose 8 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

History points to New York RB II holding a slim but meaningful edge in this matchup. They lead the head-to-head with 2 wins to Philadelphia Union II’s 1, plus two draws that both turned into Union II penalty shootout victories. The venue split is particularly telling: New York RB II have been strong at MSU Soccer Park, winning two of three meetings there and never losing in regulation, while also picking up a valuable away win at Subaru Park. Combined with their superior attacking numbers in the 2026 season and higher conference position, the stats suggest a slight advantage for the home side, though Philadelphia Union II’s proven ability to stay in games and succeed in penalty scenarios underlines that this fixture is rarely straightforward.

New York RB II vs Philadelphia Union II H2H Statistics updated on 23 June 2026.