Major League Soccer Regular Season - 18
New York Red Bulls 3 - 2 FT Orlando City SC
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
23' M. Jimenez (G. Berggren)
27' D. Nealis
43' E. Forsberg (C. Cowell)
HT
↓ A. Gomez ↑B. Rhein 46'
↓ Tiago ↑T. Spicer 46'
T. Spicer (B. Ojeda) 52'
59' J. Che
60' M. Jimenez (C. Cowell)
↓ E. Atuesta ↑Luis Otavio 62'
G. Dorsey (A. Griezmann) 63'
I. Angulo 69'
70' ↓ M. Jimenez ↑M. Sofo
↓ G. Dorsey ↑Z. Taifi 72'
75' ↓ D. Nealis ↑T. Parker
75' ↓ M. Dos Santos ↑J. Marshall-Rutty
85' ↓ C. Cowell ↑C. Harper
85' ↓ E. Forsberg ↑N. Benedetti
↓ J. Ellis ↑H. Sarajian 87'
H. Sarajian 88'
90'+6 J. Marshall-Rutty
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
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Dylan Nealis 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
28%
Pass Acc
Justin Che 
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
3
Blocks
Julián Bazán 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Matthew Dos Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Midfielders
Ronald Donkor
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
60%
Pass Acc
Gustav Berggren 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.9
Rating
Emil Forsberg 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Cade Cowell
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
2
Assists
22%
Pass Acc
Mijahir Jimenez 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
7.9
Rating
Julian Hall
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
John McCarthy 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tim Parker
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robert Voloder
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nehuen Benedetti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nathan Worth
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohammed Sofo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cameron Harper
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Roald Mitchell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Orlando City SC
Goalkeepers
Maxime Crépeau
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Griffin Dorsey
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
David Brekalo 
SHIELD
4
Blocks
4
Blocks
0
Interceptions
1
Tackles
Robin Jansson 
MAGNET
95
Activity
95
Activity
90
Passes
5
Duels
Adrián Marín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Iván Angulo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Braian Ojeda
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
69%
Pass Acc
Eduard Atuesta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Tiago Souza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Justin Ellis
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
0
Assists
42%
Pass Acc
Antoine Griezmann
MAGNET
51
Activity
51
Activity
47
Passes
4
Duels
BENCH
Javier Otero
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Iago Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Otávio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zakaria Taifi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wilder Cartagena
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gustavo Caraballo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bernardo Rhein
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
52
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyrese Spicer 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
52
Minutes
7.3
Rating
Harvey Sarajian
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/22/2026 | Orlando City SC | 1 - 2 | New York Red Bulls | Major League Soccer | Inter&Co Stadium |
| 04/12/2025 | Orlando City SC | 0 - 0 | New York Red Bulls | Major League Soccer | Inter&Co Stadium |
| 03/15/2025 | New York Red Bulls | 2 - 2 | Orlando City SC | Major League Soccer | Sports Illustrated Stadium |
| 12/01/2024 | Orlando City SC | 0 - 1 | New York Red Bulls | Major League Soccer | Inter&Co Stadium |
| 06/01/2024 | New York Red Bulls | 1 - 0 | Orlando City SC | Major League Soccer | Red Bull Arena |
| 03/30/2024 | Orlando City SC | 1 - 1 | New York Red Bulls | Major League Soccer | Inter&Co Stadium |
| 06/03/2023 | New York Red Bulls | 0 - 3 | Orlando City SC | Major League Soccer | Red Bull Arena |
| 02/26/2023 | Orlando City SC | 1 - 0 | New York Red Bulls | Major League Soccer | Exploria Stadium |
| 08/13/2022 | New York Red Bulls | 0 - 1 | Orlando City SC | Major League Soccer | Red Bull Arena |
| 07/27/2022 | Orlando City SC | 5 - 1 | New York Red Bulls | US Open Cup | Exploria Stadium |
02/22/2026
04/12/2025
03/15/2025
12/01/2024
06/01/2024
03/30/2024
06/03/2023
02/26/2023
08/13/2022
07/27/2022
New York Red Bulls Win
Orlando City SC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 15 GD: +18
P: 13 GD: +11
P: 15 GD: +8
P: 15 GD: +5
P: 16 GD: -9
P: 14 GD: +7
P: 15 GD: +3
P: 14 GD: +2
P: 14 GD: -1
P: 15 GD: -14
P: 14 GD: -1
P: 16 GD: -6
P: 16 GD: -8
P: 13 GD: -5
P: 15 GD: -10
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 18 | 40 | 35 | 14 | +21 | |
| 2 | Inter Miami | 18 | 38 | 45 | 32 | +13 | |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 17 | 30 | 28 | 21 | +7 | |
| 4 | Chicago Fire | 17 | 29 | 32 | 23 | +9 | |
| 5 | New York City FC | 18 | 26 | 31 | 24 | +7 | |
| 6 | FC Cincinnati | 18 | 26 | 45 | 44 | +1 | |
| 7 | Charlotte | 18 | 25 | 29 | 27 | +2 | |
| 8 | New York Red Bulls | 18 | 25 | 29 | 39 | -10 | |
| 9 | DC United | 18 | 23 | 26 | 29 | -3 | |
| 10 | Orlando City SC | 18 | 20 | 30 | 47 | -17 | |
| 11 | Columbus Crew | 18 | 20 | 26 | 28 | -2 | |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 18 | 17 | 24 | 32 | -8 | |
| 13 | Philadelphia Union | 18 | 16 | 25 | 33 | -8 | |
| 14 | CF Montreal | 18 | 16 | 24 | 35 | -11 | |
| 15 | Atlanta United FC | 18 | 12 | 19 | 33 | -14 |
P: 18 GD: +21
P: 18 GD: +13
P: 17 GD: +7
P: 17 GD: +9
P: 18 GD: +7
P: 18 GD: +1
P: 18 GD: +2
P: 18 GD: -10
P: 18 GD: -3
P: 18 GD: -17
P: 18 GD: -2
P: 18 GD: -8
P: 18 GD: -8
P: 18 GD: -11
P: 18 GD: -14
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
A Five-Goal Frenzy Turns Sports Illustrated Stadium Upside Down
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 70/100. Our take is simple: a relentless shootout rewarded the Red Bulls' clinical edge over Orlando's sterile possession play.
Early Sparks and Traded Blows
A barrage of 37 combined shots turned Sports Illustrated Stadium into an absolute shooting gallery. Orlando City came out with a clear, methodical plan, as they controlled possession with 59% of the ball. Yet, the New York Red Bulls absolutely refused to sit back and absorb pressure. The Intensity was off the charts from the very first attacking exchange, setting a relentless tempo. M. Jimenez ignited the home crowd in the 23rd minute, finishing a razor-sharp sequence to draw first blood. Orlando pushed back hard, probing the flanks and trying to stretch the field. Just before the break, C. Cowell ripped through the midfield and carved open the defense to set up E. Forsberg for a lethal strike. At 2-0 heading into the locker room, the visitors looked completely shell-shocked despite their dominance of the ball.
The Eleven-Minute Madness
The game flipped on its head right after halftime. The Balance of power shifted wildly during a truly frantic eleven-minute spell that defined this fixture. The Orlando City SC head coach rolled the dice by bringing on T. Spicer, and the impact was instantaneous. The super sub struck just six minutes after his introduction, finishing off a clever, line-breaking ball from B. Ojeda in the 52nd minute. But New York had an immediate answer. Cowell was pulling the tactical strings yet again, isolating his marker and teeing up Jimenez for his second goal of the night right on the hour mark. A mere three minutes later, the legendary A. Griezmann found G. Dorsey with a perfectly weighted pass to pull Orlando back within one. The midfield structure for both sides entirely evaporated.
Holding the Line
The final half-hour devolved into a gritty, lung-busting test of nerves. The Stakes were painfully evident as both teams desperately chased the next crucial moment. Orlando’s fluid passing game racked up nearly 600 completions, probing for an equalizer that felt inevitable. However, New York’s defensive block held firm when the pressure peaked. Both goalkeepers were forced into heroic interventions, combining for 8 crucial saves to prevent the scoreline from spiraling into the stratosphere. This massive 3-2 victory vaults the Red Bulls forward in the Eastern Conference standings, solidifying their grip on fifth place and building serious momentum. Orlando, meanwhile, is left scratching their heads on the long flight home. They must wonder how a staggering 3.20 expected goals and heavy control of the tempo yielded zero points. It is a harsh lesson in clinical finishing.
Key Questions
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
A combination of 37 total shots, relentless attacking intent, and a chaotic 11-minute second-half spell where both defenses completely crumbled under intense high pressure.
How did substitute Cade Cowell change the game?
Though he actually started the game, Cowell's elite playmaking changed everything. He provided two crucial assists, stretching Orlando's defense and perfectly setting up Forsberg and Jimenez.
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.
Defensive Frailties Take Center Stage in MLS Shootout
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 49/100. New York's recent resurgence collides with an Orlando side bleeding goals, practically guaranteeing an open, chaotic affair rather than a tactical chess match.
The Setup
Under the lights at Sports Illustrated Stadium, two sides desperate for defensive stability go head-to-head. New York Red Bulls sit eighth in the Eastern Conference, looking to cement their playoff spot. Orlando City SC trail in tenth, searching for a lifeline. The Stakes might feel modest at this stage of the regular season, but the Form metrics tell a wild story. Combined, these teams are shipping over five goals per game, with Orlando conceding at an alarming rate on the road. Do not expect clean sheets here.
Key Battle
With both defenses looking incredibly generous, the spotlight falls squarely on the attackers. Julian Hall has been crucial for the hosts, providing a sharp cutting edge up top. He faces a direct shootout against Orlando's marquee forward, Antoine Griezmann. A strong Stars rating indicates genuine match-winners are on the pitch; whichever forward exploits the massive gaps in the opposition's backline will ultimately decide this contest.
Our Prediction
Expect an absolute track meet. Orlando's porous defense simply cannot be trusted away from home right now, and New York's momentum gives them the edge. We foresee a 3-2 victory for the Red Bulls, with the visitors scoring through sheer individual brilliance but falling short due to structural collapse at the back.