Major League Soccer Regular Season - 14
New York Red Bulls 3 - 2 FT Columbus Crew
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
7' J. Hall (C. Cowell)
M. Arfsten (H. Picard) 22'
40' J. Hall (C. Cowell)
T. Habroune 45'+3
HT
46' ↓ M. Dos Santos ↑O. Valencia
↓ D. Gazdag ↑D. Rossi 60'
↓ O. Presthus ↑M. Farsi 60'
D. Rossi 63'
65' ↓ D. Nealis ↑J. Che
65' ↓ C. Cowell ↑R. Mosquera
65' ↓ E. Forsberg ↑G. Berggren
68' J. Ruvalcaba
R. Camacho 71'
78' J. Hall
83' O. Valencia
85' ↓ J. Hall ↑R. Mitchell
↓ T. Habroune ↑N. Akhundzade 85'
↓ S. Bangoura ↑A. Sejdic 85'
90'+7 R. Mosquera
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
New York Red Bulls
Goalkeepers
Ethan Horvath 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tim Parker
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dylan Nealis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Matthew Dos Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Midfielders
Ronald Donkor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adri Mehmeti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emil Forsberg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Forwards
Cade Cowell 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
2
Assists
7%
Pass Acc
Julian Hall 
HAT-TRICK HERO
3
Goals
3
Goals
4
On Target
9.7
Rating
Jorge Ruvalcaba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
John McCarthy 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Omar Valencia 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.2
Rating
Justin Che
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robert Voloder
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gustav Berggren
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nehuen Benedetti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rafael Mosquera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Roald Mitchell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohammed Sofo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Columbus Crew
Goalkeepers
Patrick Schulte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Steven Moreira 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Rudy Camacho 
MAGNET
114
Activity
114
Activity
111
Passes
3
Duels
Sean Zawadzki
MAGNET
98
Activity
98
Activity
92
Passes
6
Duels
Owen Presthus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Midfielders
Maximilian Arfsten 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
André Gomes
MAGNET
88
Activity
88
Activity
79
Passes
9
Duels
Sekou Tidiany Bangoura
MAGNET
71
Activity
71
Activity
59
Passes
12
Duels
Hugo Picard
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Dániel Gazdag
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Taha Habroune
MAGNET
56
Activity
56
Activity
44
Passes
12
Duels
BENCH
Nicholas Hagen
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Mohamed Farsi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yevhen Cheberko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cesar Ruvalcaba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andres Herrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Rossi 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
35
Minutes
6.9
Rating
Amar Sejdic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nariman Akhundzade
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chase Adams
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18/2025 | Columbus Crew | 3 - 1 | New York Red Bulls | Major League Soccer | Lower.com Field |
| 08/30/2025 | New York Red Bulls | 0 - 0 | Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer | Sports Illustrated Stadium |
| 11/03/2024 | New York Red Bulls | 2 - 2 (PEN 5-4) | Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer | Red Bull Arena |
| 10/29/2024 | Columbus Crew | 0 - 1 | New York Red Bulls | Major League Soccer | Lower.com Field |
| 10/20/2024 | New York Red Bulls | 2 - 3 | Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer | Red Bull Arena |
| 03/16/2024 | Columbus Crew | 3 - 0 | New York Red Bulls | Major League Soccer | Lower.com Field |
| 07/01/2023 | Columbus Crew | 2 - 1 | New York Red Bulls | Major League Soccer | Lower.com Field |
| 03/18/2023 | New York Red Bulls | 2 - 1 | Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer | Red Bull Arena |
| 10/01/2022 | Columbus Crew | 2 - 1 | New York Red Bulls | Major League Soccer | Lower.com Field |
10/18/2025
08/30/2025
11/03/2024
10/29/2024
10/20/2024
03/16/2024
07/01/2023
03/18/2023
10/01/2022
New York Red Bulls Win
Columbus Crew Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 10 GD: +16
P: 11 GD: +6
P: 9 GD: +7
P: 12 GD: -6
P: 10 GD: +4
P: 11 GD: +1
P: 12 GD: -4
P: 9 GD: +5
P: 11 GD: -10
P: 10 GD: -2
P: 10 GD: -1
P: 9 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -1
P: 9 GD: -3
P: 12 GD: -9
League Standings
P: 14 GD: +20
P: 15 GD: +11
P: 14 GD: +11
P: 14 GD: +4
P: 15 GD: -7
P: 15 GD: +1
P: 15 GD: -1
P: 15 GD: +4
P: 15 GD: -4
P: 15 GD: -2
P: 14 GD: -9
P: 15 GD: -21
P: 14 GD: -7
P: 14 GD: -9
P: 15 GD: -12
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Hall's Hat-Trick Heroics Sink Crew in Five-Goal Classic
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 92/100. Julian Hall's explosive hat-trick proved the ultimate difference in a chaotic thriller where tactical control meant nothing against clinical finishing.
Opening Act
The Stakes were remarkably high at Sports Illustrated Stadium as both sides hunted for crucial momentum, and this fixture wasted no time delivering fireworks. Julian Hall blew the doors open in just the seventh minute, converting a perfectly weighted feed from Cade Cowell to set a fiercely aggressive tone. However, Columbus Crew flatly refused to fold under early pressure. Despite playing away from home, they immediately grabbed the ball and dictated the tempo, eventually earning a deserved equalizer through M. Arfsten in the 22nd minute. While the Balance of play heavily favored the visitors in terms of pure possession, New York Red Bulls looked continually lethal on the counter-attack, capitalizing once again just before halftime when Hall and Cowell linked up to decisively restore their narrow lead.
The Pivot
The second half immediately dialed up the Intensity as Columbus pushed aggressively for a second equalizer. The visitors completely dominated possession, ultimately holding 69% of the ball, and their relentless persistence paid off right near the hour mark. Following a tactical shift, substitute D. Rossi stepped onto the field and instantly made his mark, confidently burying a 63rd-minute penalty to tie the game at 2-2. With momentum heavily shifting and André Gomes pulling the strings masterfully in the Crew midfield, an unexpected Upset Factor seemed to be rapidly brewing. Columbus effectively suffocated New York's buildup play, limiting the hosts to mere scraps of possession in their own half, yet the Red Bulls' defensive block desperately held firm against the mounting pressure.
Resolution
The ultimate twist in this thrilling saga arrived in the 78th minute. Completely against the general run of play, Hall found a rare pocket of attacking space and ruthlessly completed a magnificent hat-trick, a remarkable feat that sent the home crowd into an absolute frenzy. Columbus furiously chased a third equalizer, contributing heavily to a massive 25 combined shots on the night, but New York’s resolute and disciplined defensive setup successfully secured the 3-2 victory. Despite being largely starved of the ball throughout the evening, the Red Bulls were devastatingly ruthless, generating 2.79 expected goals from limited chances. This crucial win bolsters their top-half standing in the league, while leaving the disappointed Crew searching for defensive answers near the bottom of the table.
Key Questions
What made Julian Hall the Man of the Match?
Hall scored a sensational hat-trick, capitalizing on limited possession to finish with clinical precision and secure all three points for New York.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
A total clash of styles. Columbus held 69% possession but left spaces exposed, allowing New York to strike on the counter with devastating efficiency.
How did substitute Julian Hall change the game?
Julian Hall actually started the match, dominating with a hat-trick, while substitute Diego Rossi changed the game for Columbus by scoring a crucial penalty.
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.
Mid-Table Mayhem: Goals Guaranteed
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 53/100. A low-stakes MLS affair becomes essential viewing solely due to two leaky defenses that guarantee an open, chaotic contest.
The Setup
When New York Red Bulls host Columbus Crew at Sports Illustrated Stadium this May 13, 2026, tactical rigidity will be left in the locker room. Both sides are stalled in the bottom half of the conference, deadlocked at 12 points apiece. This absolute parity gives us a Balance rating that is off the charts, even if the overall Stakes are relatively low for this stage of the regular season. What makes this clash fascinating is the sheer defensive fragility on display. Combining for an incredible 4.2 goals conceded per game, their Form metrics heavily favor offensive chaos. New York's miserable winless streak puts immense pressure on their home turf advantage, while Columbus has been slightly more resilient. With both sides consistently finding the net but completely failing to keep it out, attacking transitions will dictate the tempo.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls squarely on Jorge Ruvalcaba and Diego Rossi. Both attackers have transcended their teams' struggles, earning high Stars ratings in the process. Ruvalcaba is the primary spark for the hosts, showing a clinical edge in the final third. Rossi, conversely, remains the creative heartbeat for Columbus, entirely capable of unlocking disorganized defensive lines with a single pass.
Our Prediction
Expect a high-scoring draw. The win probabilities are nearly a coin flip, with New York holding the slimmest of margins. However, given the defensive vulnerabilities on both sides, neither team is equipped to hold onto a lead. A wide-open 2-2 shootout perfectly reflects their current trajectories.