HIGH POINT, NC (Thursday, October 9, 2025) – Carolina Core FC will travel to face New York Red Bulls II in the MLS NEXT Pro Eastern Conference Quarterfinals on Sunday, October 19, at 7 p.m. ET at MSU Soccer Park.
The Foxes, who secured a spot in the MLS NEXT Pro postseason for the first time in club history, were selected by No. 1 seed New York Red Bulls II during the league’s “Pick-Your-Opponent” call. Carolina Core FC concluded the regular season in eighth place.
In the first of two matchups between the teams this season, Carolina Core FC came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw on the road in its first test against New York Red Bulls II. Midfielder Facundo Canete’s late brace (51', 90'+6') was a highlight of the match. The two teams met again in the reverse fixture in High Point, with the visitors taking all three points in a 1-0 result.
The MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs begin the weekend of October 18 with the Conference Quarterfinals and conclude the weekend of November 8 with MLS NEXT Pro Cup. Conference Semifinal matches will also feature the “Pick-Your-Opponent” format before reverting to the higher seed hosting the Conference Finals. The club with the highest number of regular-season points will host MLS NEXT Pro Cup.
The match will be streamed live on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
MLS NEXT Pro Playoff Schedule
Conference Quarterfinals: October 18-20
Conference Semifinals: October 25-27
Conference Finals: November 1-3
MLS NEXT Pro Cup: November 8-10
