Ugandan midfielder Owen Kasule Ibrahim scored a hat-trick as New York Red Bulls II thumped Crown Legacy FC 5-2 in the MLS Next Pro match at the Mecklenburg County Sportsplex.
Kasule’s impressive performance not only led his team to victory but also made him the all-time leading top scorer for New York Red Bulls II with 27 goals, surpassing Brandon Allen’s record.
The match highlights
The game got off to a promising start for New York Red Bulls II, with Marcelo Morales scoring in the 21st minute. Kasule doubled the lead 18 minutes later, converting a cross from Nehuen Bendetti. However, Crown Legacy FC equalized just before halftime, with Thiago scoring in the 43rd minute, and Sing netting the equalizer shortly after. Kasule restored New York’s lead with a penalty in the 54th minute, and Bendetti scored again 13 minutes later to make it 4-2. Kasule sealed his hat-trick and the win in the 89th minute.
Kasule’s Impressive Stats
The former Wakiso Giants FC midfielder now has 5 goals and 3 assists in 12 games this season. Overall, he has played 63 games, scoring 30 goals and providing 12 assists. This latest achievement cements his position as a key player for New York Red Bulls II.
