Bridgeport, Connecticut (August 29, 2026) — CT United FC surrendered a late lead Saturday night, falling 4-2 to New York Red Bulls II in front of a packed crowd at Knights Field at the University of Bridgeport in MLS NEXT Pro action.
The Coywolves struck first in the 16th minute when leading scorer Barnabas Tanyi finished a chance created by Andre Applewhaite to give CT United an early 1-0 advantage.
Goalkeeper Gunter Rankenburg helped preserve the lead through the first half, making two key saves to keep RBNY II off the scoreboard.
The visitors leveled the match early in the second half when Roald Mitchell capitalized on a defensive mistake in the 61st minute.
CT United responded in the 80th minute, with Bryan Destin finishing a quick attacking play from Tanyi to put the Coywolves back in front, 2-1. It marked Destin's fifth goal in as many matches.
RBNY II, however, responded with three goals in the final seven minutes. Christian Gallagher equalized in the 83rd minute before Mitchell scored his second of the night two minutes later to give the visitors a 3-2 lead. Gallagher added his second goal in the 90th minute to complete the 4-2 comeback.
Despite taking the lead twice, the Coywolves were unable to hold off the late RBNY II surge and fell 4-2. CT United now turns its attention to its next match on September 8 at Atlanta United 2 in Georgia.
CONNECTICUT UNITED FC GAME REPORT
CT United FC II vs. Red Bull New York II
Date: August 29, 2026
Competition: MLS NEXT Pro Regular Season
Venue: Knights Field - University of Bridgeport
Kickoff: 7:05 p.m. ET
Weather: 72 degrees
SCORING SUMMARY: 2- 4-FT
CTU: 1-1-2
RBNY II: 0-4-4
CTU – Barnabas Tanyi (Andre Applewhaite) 16’, Bryan Destin (Barnabas Tanyi) 80’
RBNY II – Roald Mitchell 61’, Christian Gallagher (Roald Mitchell) 83’, Roald Mitchell 85’,
Christian Gallagher (Benjamin Rodriguez) 90’
LINEUPS
CTU: Gunther Rankenburg, Andre Applewhaite (Caua Paixao 87’), Lukas Kamrath, Jahvar
Stephenson , Rickson Van Hees (Ayden Wolanski 58’), Alex Monis, Robbie Mora, Ernesto
Gomez (Warren Agostini 58’), Dylan Lacy (Daniel D’Ippolito 78’), Barnabas Tanyi, Bryan Destin.
Substitutes not used: Anthony Ramos,
Head Coach: Shavar Thomas
RBNY II: Sean Baitinger, Nehuen Benedetti (Christian Gallagher 73’), Deven Cadigan, Connor Faello (Leo Dieujuste 88’), Sekou Kone (Paul Sokoloff 64’), Ronald Mitchell, Joshua Munson, Benny Rodriguez, Aimar Sanchez, Tobias Szewczyk, Nate Worth.
Head Coach: Dominik Wohlert
STATS SUMMARY: CTU/RBNY II
Shots: 13 / 18
Shots on Goal: 7 / 8
Saves: 4 / 5
Corner Kicks: 8 / 6
Fouls: 15 / 19
Offside: 3 / 1
MISCONDUCT SUMMARY
CTU: Ernesto Gomez (Yellow Card) 40’
RBNY II: Sekou Kone (Yellow Card) 45+2’
RBNY II: Aimar Sanchez (Yellow Card) 59’
RBNY II: Nahuen Benedetti (Yellow Card) 72’
RBNY II: Christian Gallagher (Yellow Card) 74’
CTU: Lukas Kamrath (Yellow Card) 78’
OFFICIALS
Referee: Walterson Torchson
Asst. Referees: Tyler Spiczka, Brendan Sweetman
Fourth official: Justin Saporito