Major League Soccer Regular Season - 15
New York Red Bulls 1 - 1 FT New York City FC
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Raul Gustavo 24'
↓ M. Moralez ↑A. Perea 39'
44' J. Ruvalcaba (C. Cowell)
HT
↓ H. Wolf ↑M. Jones 46'
K. Parks 49'
A. Perea (N. Mercau) 52'
↓ K. Parks ↑J. Shore 59'
68' J. Ruvalcaba
69' ↓ E. Forsberg ↑G. Berggren
69' ↓ M. Dos Santos ↑O. Valencia
69' ↓ J. Che ↑T. Parker
N. Cavallo 77'
82' D. Nealis
85' ↓ J. Ruvalcaba ↑R. Mosquera
86' T. Parker
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
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Justin Che
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Dylan Nealis
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Matthew Dos Santos
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Ronald Donkor 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Adri Mehmeti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emil Forsberg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Forwards
Cade Cowell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Julian Hall
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorge Ruvalcaba 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
John McCarthy 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Tim Parker
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Julián Bazán
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Omar Valencia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gustav Berggren
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
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
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rafael Mosquera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Roald Mitchell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
New York City FC
Goalkeepers
Matthew Freese
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Tayvon Gray
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Thiago Martins
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Raul Gustavo 
MAGNET
94
Activity
94
Activity
89
Passes
5
Duels
Nico Cavallo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Keaton Parks
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Kai Trewin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Agustin Ojeda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maxi Moralez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
39
Total Mins
39
Entry
Hannes Wolf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Nicolás Fernández 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Tomás Romero
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Strahinja Tanasijević
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrés Perea 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
50
Minutes
7.2
Rating
Jonathan Shore
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Máximo Carrizo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Pierre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arnau Farnos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Malachi Jones
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Seymour Garfield-Reid
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/29/2026 | New York Red Bulls | 1 - 3 | New York City FC | US Open Cup | Sports Illustrated Stadium |
| 09/27/2025 | New York Red Bulls | 2 - 3 | New York City FC | Major League Soccer | Sports Illustrated Stadium |
| 05/17/2025 | New York City FC | 2 - 0 | New York Red Bulls | Major League Soccer | Citi Field |
| 11/23/2024 | New York City FC | 0 - 2 | New York Red Bulls | Major League Soccer | Citi Field |
| 09/28/2024 | New York Red Bulls | 1 - 5 | New York City FC | Major League Soccer | Red Bull Arena |
| 05/18/2024 | New York City FC | 2 - 1 | New York Red Bulls | Major League Soccer | Citi Field |
| 09/16/2023 | New York City FC | 0 - 0 | New York Red Bulls | Major League Soccer | Yankee Stadium |
| 08/04/2023 | New York Red Bulls | 1 - 0 | New York City FC | Leagues Cup | Red Bull Arena |
| 05/13/2023 | New York Red Bulls | 1 - 0 | New York City FC | Major League Soccer | Red Bull Arena |
| 09/17/2022 | New York City FC | 2 - 0 | New York Red Bulls | Major League Soccer | Yankee Stadium |
04/29/2026
09/27/2025
05/17/2025
11/23/2024
09/28/2024
05/18/2024
09/16/2023
08/04/2023
05/13/2023
09/17/2022
New York Red Bulls Win
New York City FC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 10 GD: +16
P: 11 GD: +6
P: 11 GD: +6
P: 13 GD: -6
P: 9 GD: +7
P: 11 GD: +1
P: 12 GD: -4
P: 10 GD: +5
P: 11 GD: +1
P: 12 GD: -10
P: 11 GD: -4
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 13 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
Hudson River Rivals Settle for High-Stakes Stalemate
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 39/100. An intense tactical battle ended evenly as a crucial substitution negated relentless set-piece pressure from the home side.
Opening Act
The clash at Sports Illustrated Stadium quickly settled into a fascinating tactical rhythm. While New York City FC controlled possession during the early exchanges, building patiently from the back, it was the hosts who brought the fire. The New York Red Bulls created immense pressure through dead-ball situations, racking up nine corner kicks to keep the visitors pinned deep. This relentless Intensity tested the opposing defense, yet standout center-back Raul Gustavo stood tall, anchoring the backline with crucial clearances. Just as the half seemed destined to end scoreless, the hosts found their breakthrough. A swift move in the 44th minute allowed J. Ruvalcaba to latch onto a precise pass from C. Cowell, burying the opening goal and sending the home crowd into a frenzy right before the whistle.
The Pivot
Coming out for the second half, the visitors needed a spark to regain their footing. The turning point arrived through a masterstroke of game management. Having been brought onto the pitch late in the first half, substitute A. Perea instantly changed the trajectory of the contest. In the 52nd minute, Perea connected with a smart delivery from N. Mercau to slot home the equalizer. This super-sub intervention completely shifted the Balance of play. Suddenly, the momentum flipped, and the visitors began to assert more authority over the midfield. The early Upset Factor created by the hosts' suffocating high press was effectively neutralized as the match transformed into a tense, end-to-end battle where both sides searched desperately for a decisive second goal.
Resolution
Despite an accumulation of 12 total shots and a commanding 2.33 expected goals for the hosts, the final whistle cemented a 1-1 stalemate. The Red Bulls will rue missed opportunities inside the penalty area, having generated significantly more dangerous looks without finding the finishing touch to secure all three points. Meanwhile, New York City FC will view this gritty road draw as a valuable result, especially after withstanding such heavy first-half artillery. Looking at the league standings, the Stakes remain high for both clubs. The home side sits in fifth place, eager to snap a winless streak, while the visitors hold eighth, keeping themselves firmly in the midfield pack. The shared points leave both sets of supporters hungry for the next chapter of this city rivalry.
Key Questions
How did substitute Jorge Ruvalcaba change the game?
While listed as a starter in our records, Ruvalcaba changed the match by scoring the opening goal in the 44th minute, capitalizing on relentless first-half pressure.
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.
Derby Day Drama Demands a Winner
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 75/100. Local pride and a desperate need for momentum collide as two deadlocked rivals try to salvage their erratic seasons.
The Setup
New York Red Bulls host New York City FC at Sports Illustrated Stadium on May 16, 2026. Both clubs are stuck on 15 points with identical, sputtering records. An exceptional Balance rating highlights just how evenly matched this contest is. Neither side is pulling away in the Eastern Conference standings right now. A modest Stakes metric reflects their mid-table reality, but derby day historically ignores league positions. A woeful Form rating for both squads reveals their shared struggles, marked by a frustrating string of dropped points.
Key Battle
Ronald Donkor steps up as the primary creative spark for the hosts. He faces a tough assignment outdueling Nicolás Fernández, whose offensive output is single-handedly carrying the away side. Donkor's vision must pierce the defensive lines before Fernández finds space to orchestrate dangerous transitions on the counter. A solid Stars rating guarantees we will see individual moments of brilliance despite the collective slumps both rosters are enduring.
Our Prediction
Expect a scrappy, tense affair. The Red Bulls will try to press high and force mistakes, but NYCFC's slight edge in goal differential suggests they can absorb the pressure and strike back. Our take is a gritty 1-1 draw where the fear of losing to a local rival trumps the tactical desire to win.