Major League Soccer Regular Season - 2
New York Red Bulls 1 - 0 FT New England Revolution
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Griffin Yow 14'
22' Ronald Donkor
Dor Turgeman 39'
HT
46' ↓ R. Donkor ↑A. Rojas
53' J. Hall
↓ M. Polster ↑J. Yueill 64'
↓ L. Langoni ↑A. Yusuf 64'
72' ↓ M. Dos Santos ↑J. Mina
Brooklyn Raines 75'
Carles Gil 78'
82' ↓ J. Ruvalcaba ↑E. M. Choupo-Moting
↓ B. Raines ↑M. Fry 82'
↓ G. Yow ↑J. Da 82'
86' Dylan Nealis
90'+2 ↓ C. Cowell ↑T. Rosborough
90'+2 ↓ New York Red Bulls ↑G. Berggren
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
New York Red Bulls
Goalkeepers
E. Horvath 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
J. Marshall-Rutty
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Che 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
D. Nealis 
MAGNET
98
Activity
98
Activity
87
Passes
11
Duels
M. Dos Santos 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
32%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
R. Donkor 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
A. Mehmeti
MAGNET
90
Activity
90
Activity
82
Passes
8
Duels
E. Forsberg 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
C. Cowell 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
24%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
J. Hall 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
J. Ruvalcaba
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
BENCH
J. McCarthy 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
R. Voloder
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Valencia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Rosborough
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Berggren
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Mosquera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Rojas
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
E. M. Choupo-Moting
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Mina
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
New England Revolution
Goalkeepers
M. Turner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
I. Feingold
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
B. Ceballos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Fofana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
W. Sands
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
M. Polster
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
B. Raines
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
C. Gil
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
L. Langoni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
D. Turgeman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Yow
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
BENCH
D. Parisian
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Farrell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Beason
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Hughes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Yueill
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Mussenden
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Yusuf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Fry
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Da
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/16/2025 | New York Red Bulls | 5 - 3 | New England Revolution | Major League Soccer | Sports Illustrated Stadium |
| 03/29/2025 | New England Revolution | 2 - 1 | New York Red Bulls | Major League Soccer | Gillette Stadium |
| 06/08/2024 | New England Revolution | 1 - 0 | New York Red Bulls | Major League Soccer | Gillette Stadium |
| 05/11/2024 | New York Red Bulls | 4 - 2 | New England Revolution | Major League Soccer | Red Bull Arena |
| 01/24/2024 | New England Revolution | 0 - 3 | New York Red Bulls | Friendlies Clubs | IMG Soccer Academy |
| 08/30/2023 | New England Revolution | 1 - 0 | New York Red Bulls | Major League Soccer | Gillette Stadium |
| 07/22/2023 | New York Red Bulls | 0 - 0 (PEN 4-2) | New England Revolution | Leagues Cup | Red Bull Arena |
| 07/08/2023 | New York Red Bulls | 2 - 1 | New England Revolution | Major League Soccer | Red Bull Arena |
| 09/10/2022 | New York Red Bulls | 2 - 1 | New England Revolution | Major League Soccer | Red Bull Arena |
07/16/2025
03/29/2025
06/08/2024
05/11/2024
01/24/2024
08/30/2023
07/22/2023
07/08/2023
09/10/2022
New York Red Bulls Win
New England Revolution Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
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
Hall's Strike Secures First-Leg Advantage
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 22/100. A solitary second-half goal rewards New York's overwhelming ball monopoly, leaving the tie dangerously poised ahead of the autumn return.
Early Friction
A stifling atmosphere at Sports Illustrated Stadium set the tone for a remarkably gritty opening exchange between these rivals. The New York Red Bulls immediately dominated possession, laying siege to the final third and starving the visitors of any meaningful touches. Facing a relentless wave of pressure and a barrage of early set-pieces, the opposition resorted to a series of tactical fouls to deliberately disrupt the rhythm, ultimately committing 19 infractions over the course of the evening. A towering Intensity rating perfectly reflects a deeply physical, fragmented first half. In the middle of the park, Adri Mehmeti patiently attempted to orchestrate attacks through an incredibly congested midfield block, searching for passing lanes that simply refused to open. Despite forcing half a dozen corners, the hosts struggled to unlock a stubborn, deep-lying defensive wall before the interval whistle sounded.
The Breakthrough
The frustrating tactical stalemate finally snapped in the 53rd minute, rewarding the home side for their persistent territorial dominance. Turning their commanding 65% possession into tangible scoreboard output, J. Hall found the critical breakthrough to ignite the home supporters. This decisive moment entirely shifted the Balance of the match, forcing a necessary reaction from a previously dormant visiting side. Operating with relentless aggression on the flanks, Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty was absolutely instrumental in pinning the visitors deep inside their own defensive third. Every time the ball was desperately cleared away, the home side swiftly recovered it, maintaining a suffocating grip on the match flow. By refusing to concede any forward momentum, New York ensured that their hard-earned advantage remained thoroughly protected during the most volatile phase of the contest.
Looking to October
Holding a narrow yet precious lead, the hosts smartly leaned on the defensive composure of Justin Che to anchor a backline that comfortably registered a clean sheet against a surprisingly anemic attacking unit. The New England Revolution managed just three shots on target all evening, struggling to build any sustained possession, yet they crucially escaped without suffering insurmountable scoreboard damage. The Stakes remain sky-high as this high-pressure knockout fixture shifts venues for the second act. With merely a 1-0 aggregate cushion separating the two clubs, the Red Bulls take a deserved edge but face a deeply nervous wait before the decisive second leg. Everything remains squarely on the table when these two sides clash again on October 28 to settle the tie.
Key Questions
Who scored the winning goal?
J. Hall scored the match's solitary goal in the 53rd minute to secure the first-leg victory.
When is the decisive second leg?
The return fixture is scheduled to be played on October 28, 2026.
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.
First-Leg Fireworks Await at Sports Illustrated Stadium
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 40/100. With both defenses proving highly porous early in the campaign, this first-leg clash promises chaos before the tie concludes in October.
The Setup
The regular season is just getting underway, but the tension is already palpable at Sports Illustrated Stadium. This unique two-leg structure injects massive Stakes into the fixture, knowing that whatever happens here directly shapes the return leg on October 28. Neither side boasts a Form rating to be proud of right now, largely due to extremely leaky backlines yielding over four goals per game combined. Despite an early-season discount on competitive Balance, the host's recent back-to-back wins give them a slight psychological edge over a visiting squad reeling from three defeats in four outings. Expect the attacking Stars to ruthlessly exploit these glaring defensive vulnerabilities.
Key Battle
The defining matchup pits Julian Hall against Matt Turner. Hall has been electric for the home side, arriving with a hot streak in front of goal. He will severely test Turner, who has been single-handedly keeping the visitors afloat with a barrage of crucial saves. If Turner's heroics wane under pressure, Hall will ruthlessly punish the gaps.
Our Prediction
We expect the New York Red Bulls to capitalize on home advantage and build a vital aggregate lead. Their attacking momentum should overpower a fragile New England backline, setting up a frantic but ultimately comfortable multi-goal victory for the hosts before they travel for the second leg.