New York RB II vs Crown Legacy: Head-to-Head Stats Before July 2026 Match

New York RB II host Crown Legacy at MSU Soccer Park on 24 July 2026 in MLS Next Pro Group Stage action. Kick-off is scheduled for 23:00 UTC, with the Eastern Conference contenders meeting in Montclair, New Jersey as part of the 2026 regular campaign. With New York RB II pushing from near the top of the Northeast Division and Crown Legacy leading the Central Division, this fixture has direct implications for seeding in the MLS Next Pro Play Offs: 1/8-finals.

The standings underline the stakes: New York RB II sit on 32 points from 18 matches with a goal difference of +12, while Crown Legacy have 37 points from 18 games and a goal difference of +17. Both sides are in the promotion picture via the Eastern Conference playoff route. Against that backdrop, New York RB II vs Crown Legacy stats and historical trends offer a valuable guide to how this Group Stage meeting might unfold.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive but Crown Legacy-favoured head-to-head between these MLS Next Pro rivals.

• Previous meetings: 5
• New York RB II wins: 1
• Draws: 2
• Crown Legacy wins: 2

New York RB II vs Crown Legacy Timeline & Historical Context

The New York RB II vs Crown Legacy timeline in MLS Next Pro begins with their first recorded clash on 9 April 2023 in the Regular Season - 4. At MSU Soccer Park at Pittser Field in Montclair, New Jersey, New York RB II took a 1-0 lead into half-time but ultimately fell 3-1 to Crown Legacy. That early meeting set the tone for a rivalry in which the expansion side from North Carolina quickly proved they could win on the road.

Their next two encounters came at Mecklenburg County Sportsplex at Matthews in North Carolina during the 2023 season. On 18 June 2023 in Regular Season - 18, Crown Legacy and New York RB II drew 1-1 after extra time (0-0 at half-time, 1-1 at full-time and after extra time), before Crown Legacy prevailed 6-5 on penalties. Later, on 10 September 2023 in Regular Season - 35, the pattern repeated: a 1-1 draw after extra time (0-0 at half-time), with Crown Legacy again winning the shootout, this time 4-2. For head-to-head statistical purposes, both of those contests count as draws, but the penalty outcomes underline Crown Legacy’s edge in high-pressure situations.

The rivalry continued into 2024 and 2025. On 25 August 2024 in Regular Season - 32 at MSU Soccer Park at Pittser Field, New York RB II led 1-0 at half-time but were overturned 4-1 by Crown Legacy, reinforcing the visitors’ strong record in New Jersey. The most recent meeting came on 4 June 2025 in Regular Season - 16 at Sportsplex at Matthews, where Crown Legacy led 2-2 at half-time in a wild first period but were overrun after the break as New York RB II won 5-2 away. That result delivered New York RB II their first regulation-time victory in this fixture and added a new layer of intrigue ahead of the 2026 Group Stage clash.

New York RB II vs Crown Legacy Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers highlight a narrow overall margin with a notable scoring pattern.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: New York RB II 9 - 11 Crown Legacy
• Average Goals per Match: New York RB II 1.80 vs Crown Legacy 2.20

Venue Split Performance:

• At MSU Soccer Park: 2 matches played here — New York RB II won 0 (as home side), Crown Legacy won 2 (as away side), 0 draws
• At Sportsplex at Matthews / Mecklenburg County Sportsplex at Matthews: 3 matches played here — Crown Legacy won 0 (as home side in regulation), New York RB II won 1 (as away side), 2 draws (both decided by penalties in Crown Legacy’s favour)

New York RB II vs Crown Legacy Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the New York RB II vs Crown Legacy last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 4 June 2025: Crown Legacy 2-5 New York RB II (Half-time: 2-2) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 16
• 25 August 2024: New York RB II 1-4 Crown Legacy (Half-time: 1-0) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 32
• 10 September 2023: Crown Legacy 1-1 New York RB II (Half-time: 0-0) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 35 (Crown Legacy won 4-2 on penalties)
• 18 June 2023: Crown Legacy 1-1 New York RB II (Half-time: 0-0) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 18 (Crown Legacy won 6-5 on penalties)
• 9 April 2023: New York RB II 1-3 Crown Legacy (Half-time: 1-0) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 4

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 paints the picture of an aggressive, high-variance side. Across 18 league matches, they have 10 wins and 8 losses with no draws, reflecting an all-or-nothing approach. At home, they have won 6 of 9, scoring 28 goals and conceding 11, an average of 3.1 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per home game. Overall, they have found the net 40 times (2.2 per match) while allowing 30 (1.7 per match), with 3 clean sheets and only 2 matches where they failed to score. This suggests strong attacking momentum, especially at MSU Soccer Park, but with some defensive vulnerability.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 10, Draw 0, Lose 8 (season to date)

Last 5 Crown Legacy Matches Results and Stats

Crown Legacy arrive with one of the most impressive profiles in MLS Next Pro 2026. Over 18 matches, they have 13 wins and 5 losses, again with no draws, underlining a decisive style of play. Their attack has been prolific: 48 goals scored (2.7 per match), split evenly between home and away with 24 goals in each setting. Away from home, they average 3.0 goals scored and 2.3 conceded across 8 games, showing both firepower and openness. Defensively, they have conceded 29 goals (1.6 per match) but kept 5 clean sheets, all at home. With only 2 games all season in which they have failed to score, Crown Legacy carry consistent offensive threat into this trip to New Jersey.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 13, Draw 0, Lose 5 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

History points to a high-scoring, tactically intriguing clash at MSU Soccer Park. Crown Legacy hold the edge in the New York RB II vs Crown Legacy stats, with 2 wins, 2 draws (both followed by penalty shootout victories), and just 1 defeat across 5 meetings, plus an 11-9 advantage in total goals. Notably, they have twice travelled to New Jersey and won by multi-goal margins. However, New York RB II’s 5-2 away win in June 2025 shows that the balance can swing sharply, especially in open games. Season to date, Crown Legacy boast the stronger overall record and a more prolific attack, while New York RB II’s home scoring rate suggests they can exploit any defensive gaps. Taken together, the historical head-to-head record and current season numbers point towards another attacking contest, with both sides statistically well-equipped to create chances and influence the playoff picture.

New York RB II vs Crown Legacy H2H Statistics updated on 19 July 2026.