Huntsville City FC's 2026 season came to an end Sunday afternoon following a 3-1 loss to New York Red Bulls II in the Eastern Conference Play-In Round of the MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs.
The matchup marked the second meeting between the two sides in just three weeks. Huntsville previously defeated New York 2-1 on Decision Day, securing ninth place in the Eastern Conference and earning a spot in the postseason Play-In Round.
The Boys in Blue came out strong, with Zidane Yáñez finding the back of the net early to give Huntsville a 1-0 lead, marking his ninth goal of the season. New York responded in the 43rd minute with an equalizer before adding another goal in first-half stoppage time (45+1') to take a 2-1 lead into the break.
Huntsville looked to battle back in the second half but was unable to find the equalizer. New York extended its lead in the 89th minute, sealing the 3-1 result and bringing Huntsville's postseason run to a close.
The result marks the end of the 2026 campaign for the Boys in Blue. Fans can stay tuned to HuntsvilleCityFC.com and the club's social media channels for updates on the upcoming 2027 season and schedule announcements.
