New York Red Bulls II to host Chicago Fire FC II at MSU Soccer Park for MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinals clash on Sunday, October 26.

Forward Roald Mitchell leads the active squad with six career goals against Chicago. The forward most notably scored four goals in the first half of a 5-5 draw in April 14, 2024. He also scored a brace in a road match at Chicago on July 27.

Mitchell found the back of the net in New York's 5-1 MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs Eastern Conference Quarterfinals win against Carolina.

This season Fire FC II and Red Bulls II have been no strangers to scoring goals. They each ranked in the top two in MLS NEXT Pro of goals scored this season. Chicago’s 69 goals are the best in the league, whereas New York’s 68 are second-most in MLS NEXT Pro.

Matchups between the two sides never lack offensive fire power. The sides have combined for five or more goals in five of their matches. New York has never been held scoreless at home against Chicago. They have only been held scoreless against Fire FC...