Major League Soccer Regular Season - 9
New York Red Bulls 4 - 4 FT DC United
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
15' J. Hall (R. Donkor)
21' R. Donkor
T. Baribo (J. Hopkins) 37'
HT
46' ↓ M. Dos Santos ↑J. Masanka Bungi
50' A. Mehmeti
52' J. Ruvalcaba (E. Forsberg)
J. Hopkins (Peglow) 54'
T. Baribo (Peglow) 59'
65' ↓ R. Mosquera ↑M. Sofo
65' ↓ A. Mehmeti ↑G. Berggren
71' J. Ruvalcaba (R. Donkor)
↓ A. Herrera ↑C. Clark 77'
T. Baribo 80'
80' ↓ J. Ruvalcaba ↑E. M. Choupo-Moting
↓ J. Hopkins ↑J. Murrell 81'
↓ B. Servania ↑N. Markovic 81'
M. Peltola 86'
C. Clark 90'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
New York Red Bulls
Goalkeepers
Ethan Horvath 
SIEVE
20%
Save %
20%
Save %
4
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
57%
Duel Win %
Dylan Nealis 
MAGNET
90
Activity
90
Activity
77
Passes
13
Duels
Robert Voloder 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matthew Dos Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Midfielders
Ronald Donkor 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Adri Mehmeti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Emil Forsberg 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
3
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Forwards
Rafael Mosquera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Julian Hall
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Jorge Ruvalcaba 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
9
Rating
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
Juan Mina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joyeux Masanka Bungi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
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
Mohammed Sofo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cade Cowell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
DC United
Goalkeepers
Sean Johnson 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Silvan Hefti 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
37%
Pass Acc
Lucas Bartlett
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Kye Rowles
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Keisuke Kurokawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Aaron Herrera
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Matti Peltola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brandon Servania
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
João Peglow
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
2
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Jackson Hopkins 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
8.3
Rating
Tai Baribo 
HAT-TRICK HERO
3
Goals
3
Goals
3
On Target
10
Rating
BENCH
Alex Bono
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jordan Farr
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nikola Markovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Conner Antley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Caden Clark
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gavin Turner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jared Stroud
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hosei Kijima
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jacob Murrell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/24/2025 | DC United | 0 - 2 | New York Red Bulls | Major League Soccer | Audi Field |
| 04/19/2025 | New York Red Bulls | 1 - 2 | DC United | Major League Soccer | Sports Illustrated Stadium |
| 01/25/2025 | New York Red Bulls | 1 - 1 | DC United | Friendlies Clubs | IMG Academy |
| 06/29/2024 | New York Red Bulls | 2 - 2 | DC United | Major League Soccer | Red Bull Arena |
| 05/15/2024 | DC United | 1 - 4 | New York Red Bulls | Major League Soccer | Audi Field |
| 09/23/2023 | DC United | 3 - 5 | New York Red Bulls | Major League Soccer | Audi Field |
| 08/20/2023 | New York Red Bulls | 1 - 0 | DC United | Major League Soccer | Red Bull Arena |
| 05/09/2023 | New York Red Bulls | 1 - 0 | DC United | US Open Cup | MSU Soccer Park at Pittser Field |
| 08/06/2022 | DC United | 0 - 0 | New York Red Bulls | Major League Soccer | Audi Field |
| 05/28/2022 | New York Red Bulls | 4 - 1 | DC United | Major League Soccer | Red Bull Arena |
05/24/2025
04/19/2025
01/25/2025
06/29/2024
05/15/2024
09/23/2023
08/20/2023
05/09/2023
08/06/2022
05/28/2022
New York Red Bulls Win
DC United Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +11
P: 7 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 9 GD: -7
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: -9
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -5
League Standings
P: 10 GD: +15
P: 10 GD: +6
P: 11 GD: +3
P: 10 GD: +8
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 11 GD: -3
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 11 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: 0
P: 11 GD: -11
P: 11 GD: -6
P: 11 GD: -16
P: 10 GD: -9
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Baribo’s Hat-Trick Steals the Show in Eight-Goal MLS Classic
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. Our verdict highlights a breathless 4-4 draw that delivered relentless entertainment and unforgettable individual performances.
Early Fireworks Set the Tone
The match kicked off at Sports Illustrated Stadium with the early season Stakes feeling heavily amplified. New York Red Bulls established early control, putting the visitors on the back foot. They edged possession throughout the half and quickly turned that slight advantage into hard currency. J. Hall opened the scoring with a sharp finish in the 15th minute, sending the home crowd into raptures. The pressure didn't let up, as R. Donkor doubled the lead just six minutes later, capping off a dominant opening spell. But DC United refused to fold. T. Baribo found a crucial lifeline before the break, dragging his team back into the contest and setting the stage for absolute mayhem.
The Seven-Minute Chaos
After the interval, the Balance of the match shifted completely as tactical discipline gave way to a mesmerising shootout. A staggering three-goal flurry erupted over just seven minutes, turning the pitch into a track meet. J. Ruvalcaba restored a two-goal cushion for the hosts in the 52nd minute, seemingly breaking the away side's spirit. Yet, the visitors answered instantly. J. Hopkins found the net on 54 minutes, and Baribo grabbed his second of the night shortly after to level the match. The lead tied up as neither defence could cope with the relentless attacking waves sweeping across the turf.
A Frantic Finish
As the clock ticked down, the sheer Intensity of this fixture became the undeniable story. A barrage of 27 combined shots turned the final stages into a gripping spectacle. Ruvalcaba thought he had secured the points for the Red Bulls by slotting home his brace in the 71st minute, but DC United’s talisman had other ideas. Baribo completed a majestic hat-trick in the 80th minute, securing a frantic 4-4 draw. The visitors managed to pull off an epic comeback to snatch a point on the road, leaving the home side frustrated despite their potent attack. Our take? This fixture will go down as a defining shootout of the campaign.
Key Questions
What made Tai Baribo the Man of the Match?
He scored a brilliant hat-trick, single-handedly dragging DC United back into the contest and securing a crucial point on the road.
What caused the 8-goal thriller?
A chaotic seven-minute flurry in the second half, combined with clinical finishing and open defensive structures from both sides.
How did New York Red Bulls complete the comeback from behind?
New York Red Bulls actually surrendered their advantage; it was DC United who repeatedly fought back from behind to secure the 4-4 draw.
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.
A Desperate Scramble at the Bottom
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 50/100. Both sides are flirting with disaster, making this Eastern Conference clash a true six-pointer in the relegation battle.
The Setup
The tension will be palpable when New York Red Bulls welcome DC United to Sports Illustrated Stadium on April 22, 2026. A strong Stakes rating confirms the absolute gravity of this fixture. The home side sits eighth with 11 points, while the visitors trail right behind them in ninth with just 8 points. A dire Form rating for both camps highlights months of frustration, with New York leaking an alarming 19 goals already this season and DC United managing a mere 4 in attack. However, a tight Balance rating suggests this will be a fiercely contested scrap where one mistake could dictate the entire campaign. Both goalkeepers, Ethan Horvath for New York and Sean Johnson for DC, will be extremely busy mopping up the chaos of their respective defenses.
Key Battle
Julian Hall vs Nikola Markovic. Hall has been the rare bright spark for New York, demanding attention every time he touches the ball and driving their attack forward. He will directly test Markovic, whose recent defensive displays have earned him a reputation as a stubborn obstacle in the capital. If Markovic shuts down Hall's creative avenues, DC United might just steal a vital away result. Our Stars rating hints that whoever wins this individual duel will unlock the game.
Our Prediction
We expect New York Red Bulls to edge it. The visitors are completely toothless up front, and despite New York's defensive fragility, the hosts have enough firepower to scrape a narrow 2-1 victory. DC United will attempt to sit deep and frustrate the home crowd, but sustained home pressure will eventually crack their resistance in the second half.