A closely-contested match saw NYRB II take a win and a clear lead in the USL standings.
New York Red Bulls II took a three-point lead in the USL Eastern Conference (and overall league) standings, and clinched a post-season berth, with a hard-fought 1-0 win over closest challenger, Louisville City FC at Red Bull Arena.
Visiting Louisville has some right to be disappointed with the result. Head coach James O'Connor opted for a familiar and successful tactic for teams facing the RalfBalling Red Bulls. The away team tried to stay compact at the back and looked to hit their hosts on the counter-attack.