Major League Soccer Gameweek 24
Los Angeles FC 2 - 0 FT New York Red Bulls
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Dylan Nealis 18'
21' Jude Terry
↓ Adri Mehmeti ↑Sekou Kone 33'
42' Kenny Nielsen
HT
Julian Bazan 52'
↓ Cade Cowell ↑Jorge Ruvalcaba 56'
↓ Mohammed Sofo ↑Julian Hall 56'
↓ Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting ↑Mijahir Jiménez 56'
61' ↓ Jacob Shaffelburg ↑Armindo Sieb
61' ↓ Jude Terry ↑Igor Jesus
↓ Devin Padelford ↑Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty 66'
75' ↓ Kenny Nielsen ↑Ryan Raposo
87' Ryan Raposo
90' ↓ Denis Bouanga ↑Tyler Boyd
90'+6 Armindo Sieb (Ryan Hollingshead)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Los Angeles FC
Goalkeepers
Hugo Lloris 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Ryan Hollingshead 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
42%
Pass Acc
Aaron Long 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
44%
Duel Win %
Nkosi Tafari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kenny Nielsen
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Jude Terry 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Mathieu Choinière 
MAGNET
81
Activity
81
Activity
72
Passes
9
Duels
Yevhen Cheberko
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
48%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Jacob Shaffelburg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Son Heung-min
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Denis Bouanga 
NPC
90
Minutes
90
Minutes
25%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
BENCH
Cabral Carter 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Christian Diaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergi Palencia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Igor Jesus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryan Raposo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyler Boyd
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeremy Ebobisse
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tommy Mihalic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Armindo Sieb 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.7
Rating
New York Red Bulls
Goalkeepers
Ethan Horvath 
OCTOPUS
6
Saves
6
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
D. Nealis
MAGNET
84
Activity
84
Activity
76
Passes
8
Duels
Justin Che
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
Julian Bazan
MAGNET
93
Activity
93
Activity
85
Passes
8
Duels
Devin Padelford
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Midfielders
Mohammed Sofo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
Anis Mehmeti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
33
Entry
Emil Forsberg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Cade Cowell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
D. Nelich
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
John McCarthy
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Tim Parker
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Ochoa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Kone
MAGNET
87
Activity
87
Activity
80
Passes
7
Duels
Jorge Ruvalcaba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Jimenez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cameron Harper
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Julian Hall
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/21/2024 | Los Angeles FC | 2 - 2 | New York Red Bulls | Major League Soccer | BMO Stadium |
| 06/26/2022 | Los Angeles FC | 2 - 0 | New York Red Bulls | Major League Soccer | Banc of California Stadium |
| 08/12/2019 | Los Angeles FC | 4 - 2 | New York Red Bulls | Major League Soccer | Banc of California Stadium |
| 08/05/2018 | New York Red Bulls | 2 - 1 | Los Angeles FC | Major League Soccer | Red Bull Arena |
04/21/2024
06/26/2022
08/12/2019
08/05/2018
Los Angeles FC Win
New York Red Bulls Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 20 GD: +27
P: 20 GD: +7
P: 19 GD: +1
P: 19 GD: +3
P: 20 GD: +6
P: 20 GD: -1
P: 18 GD: +9
P: 19 GD: +3
P: 20 GD: +2
P: 20 GD: +2
P: 18 GD: -4
P: 18 GD: -2
P: 19 GD: -12
P: 19 GD: -13
P: 19 GD: -28
League Standings
P: 25 GD: +33
P: 26 GD: +4
P: 26 GD: +9
P: 26 GD: +7
P: 26 GD: +8
P: 27 GD: +14
P: 26 GD: +1
P: 27 GD: -8
P: 26 GD: -1
P: 25 GD: 0
P: 26 GD: -12
P: 25 GD: -5
P: 24 GD: -5
P: 26 GD: -7
P: 25 GD: -34
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Los Angeles FC
New York Red Bulls
Los Angeles FC
New York Red Bulls
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
LAFC Snap Skid as Red Bulls Fail to Capitalize
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 35/100. Los Angeles found their clinical edge when it mattered most, breaking a frustrating five-match winless streak to solidify their top-five status.
Early Breakthrough at BMO Stadium
Visiting New York Red Bulls controlled possession early on, trying to dictate the tempo on the road and quiet the local crowd. However, the true Intensity of the match was dictated by the hosts' lethal transitions. Despite seeing less of the ball, Los Angeles FC constantly threatened on the break. Their set-piece routines and relentless attacking pressure yielded an impressive nine corners for the home side, effectively pinning New York deep into their own half. The breakthrough arrived in the 21st minute when Jude Terry found the back of the net with a clinical strike. His decisive finish shifted the entire complexion of the match, forcing the visitors to chase the game and altering the tactical Balance completely in favor of the hosts.
A Tactical Chess Match
Facing an uphill battle, New York tried to leverage their 57% share of the ball to find a way back into the contest. They moved it adequately through midfield but struggled mightily against a resolute Los Angeles defense that refused to break structure. The visitors managed eight shots total, but a dismal one effort on target highlighted their severe lack of cutting edge in the final third. The Stakes were notably high for both sides, with the Red Bulls desperate to climb out of the lower half of the Eastern Conference standings. Despite their control of the tempo, they simply could not unlock a backline that stood firm under pressure. Los Angeles remained content to absorb the pressure, relying on their defensive shape and looking for spaces.
The Late Dagger
The match remained precariously poised heading into the final stages. A potential Upset or late equalizer loomed over BMO Stadium if the hosts lost concentration in the dying moments. Instead, strategic substitutions paid handsome dividends. Coming on in the 61st minute, Armindo Sieb injected much-needed fresh energy into the attacking lines. Deep into stoppage time at 90+6 minutes, he delivered the final blow. Connecting perfectly with a precise pass from Ryan Hollingshead, Sieb fired home to seal the 2-0 victory. This crucial result abruptly ends a frustrating five-match winless skid for Los Angeles, reinforcing their playoff ambitions in fifth place. Meanwhile, the Red Bulls head back to the East Coast entirely empty-handed, forced to ponder their ongoing offensive struggles as they languish in eleventh place.
Key Questions
How did substitute Jude Terry change the game?
Jude Terry actually started, providing the crucial opening goal in the 21st minute. The real substitute impact came from Armindo Sieb, who sealed the victory in stoppage time.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
LAFC Desperate to Snap Skid Against Red Bulls
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 41/100. With a crucial top-four finish in the balance, Los Angeles FC must halt their alarming slide against a dangerous New York side.
The Setup
The Stakes are high at BMO Stadium this September 10, 2026. Los Angeles FC sit third in the table with 36 points, but their Form is a massive red flag. Five matches without a win (DDLLD) has the home faithful nervous. They desperately need a spark to secure premium playoff seeding, and will lean heavily on elite Stars like Son Heung-Min to find the back of the net. The visiting New York Red Bulls are fighting their own battles down in eighth place. Their recent victory (LDLLW) might give them just enough belief to exploit the hosts' fragile confidence. With a combined 3.3 goals per game expected between these two sides, a modest Balance rating suggests we could see an open, high-scoring affair rather than a tactical stalemate.
Key Battle
The midfield engine room will dictate the tempo of this clash. The hosts' Cabral Carter has been pulling the strings expertly and will look to dominate possession. He faces a stiff test against New York's Gustav Berggren, who must break up the local rhythm and launch quick transitions if the Red Bulls are to pull off an upset on the road.
Our Prediction
Despite their recent struggles, the home side are heavy favorites for a reason. LAFC will start fast, leaning on their home crowd to overcome any early nerves. Expect New York to grab a goal on the counter, but the hosts should grind out a much-needed 2-1 victory to stabilize their season.