New York Red Bulls II (17-6-5, 58 pts) to host Carolina Core FC (8-10-10, 28 pts) at MSU Soccer Park for MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs Eastern Conference Quarterfinal clash on Sunday, October 19.

**Here are the Keys to the Game:

Midfelder Andy Rojas is peaking at the right time. In his last two matches, he has found the back of the net three times.

He is coming of his first career MLS NEXT Pro brace in a 2-1 Decision Day victory over Toronto FC II.

The Costa Rican native has five goals and two assists on the season.

Panamanian midfielder Rafael Mosquera had a strong 2025 MLS NEXT Pro season, scoring seven goals and tallying a team-high 10 assists. His 10 assists are tied for the second-most in MLS NEXT Pro this season.

Mosquera has a team-high three goal contributions against Carolina, earning all three in his last two appearances against the side.

The Panama, City, Panama native just arrived back from international duty for the U-20 Panama National Team at the 2025 U-20 World Cup in Chile. He captained the side in...