Major League Soccer Gameweek 28
New York Red Bulls 4 - 1 FT San Diego
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
15' Julian Hall (Jorge Ruvalcaba)
20' Devin Padelford (Cade Cowell)
27' Jorge Ruvalcaba (Ronald Donkor)
Jeppe Tverskov 30'
42' Julian Bazan
Anders Dreyer 44'
↓ Marcus Ingvartsen ↑Cédric Bakambu 45'
↓ Jeppe Tverskov ↑Alejandro Alvarado Jr 45'
HT
Manu Duah 55'
Cédric Bakambu (Anders Dreyer) 60'
↓ Gabriel Pirani ↑David Evra Mimbang Nyangono 61'
↓ Ian Murphy ↑Christopher McVey 61'
61' ↓ Justin Che ↑Tim Parker
71' ↓ Cade Cowell ↑Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting
71' ↓ Mohammed Sofo ↑Emil Forsberg
71' ↓ Ronald Donkor ↑Sekou Kone
↓ Elias Achouri ↑Amahl Pellegrino 79'
81' ↓ Jorge Ruvalcaba ↑Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty
82' Devin Padelford
kieran sargeant 85'
88' ↓ Devin Padelford ↑Matthew Dos Santos
↓ Aníbal Godoy ↑Onni Valakari 90'+1
90'+3 Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (Matthew Dos Santos)
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
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
D. Nealis 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Justin Che 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Julian Bazan 
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
6
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Devin Padelford 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Midfielders
Ronald Donkor
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
Anis Mehmeti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohammed Sofo
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
12%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Jorge Ruvalcaba
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
7%
Pass Acc
Julian Hall 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Cade Cowell 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.5
Rating
BENCH
John McCarthy 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Tim Parker
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matthew Dos Santos
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.8
Rating
David Ochoa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emil Forsberg
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
S. Kone
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.2
Rating
San Diego
Goalkeepers
CJ dos Santos 
OCTOPUS
8
Saves
8
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Oscar Verhoeven 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
58%
Duel Win %
Manu Duah
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
Ian Murphy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Kieran Sargeant
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Aníbal Godoy 
MAGNET
99
Activity
99
Activity
86
Passes
13
Duels
Jeppe Tverskov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Gabriel Pirani
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Anders Dreyer
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
Marcus Ingvartsen
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Elias Achouri
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
BENCH
Pablo Sisniega
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Dagur Dan Þórhallsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christopher McVey
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Onni Valakari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amahl Pellegrino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cédric Bakambu 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.5
Rating
Alejandro Alvarado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. B. Zamble
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/15/2025 | San Diego | 6 - 0 | New York Red Bulls | Friendlies Clubs | Empire Polo Club |
02/15/2025
New York Red Bulls Win
San Diego Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 24 GD: +31
P: 22 GD: +16
P: 22 GD: +16
P: 23 GD: +10
P: 23 GD: +4
P: 22 GD: +4
P: 22 GD: -11
P: 22 GD: -6
P: 21 GD: -9
P: 22 GD: -14
P: 21 GD: -7
P: 23 GD: +2
P: 23 GD: -7
P: 24 GD: -15
League Standings
P: 32 GD: +43
P: 32 GD: +10
P: 32 GD: +20
P: 33 GD: +11
P: 33 GD: +15
P: 33 GD: +11
P: 33 GD: -6
P: 33 GD: +6
P: 33 GD: -16
P: 32 GD: -16
P: 33 GD: +3
P: 32 GD: -10
P: 33 GD: -21
P: 32 GD: -16
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
New York Red Bulls
San Diego
New York Red Bulls
San Diego
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
New York's Early Onslaught Demolishes San Diego in Frantic Shootout
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 66/100. A devastating first-half goal flurry from New York Red Bulls overwhelmed the visitors, delivering a thrilling high-volume spectacle at Sports Illustrated Stadium.
The Red Bull Blitz
The action erupted immediately at Sports Illustrated Stadium, leaving the visitors completely shell-shocked. Julian Hall opened the floodgates just 15 minutes into the contest, setting a relentless tempo. Before the opposition could catch their breath, Devin Padelford doubled the advantage following sharp work from Cade Cowell. The Intensity was absolutely off the charts as New York mounted wave after wave of lethal counter-attacks. Capping off a frantic 12-minute goal flurry, Jorge Ruvalcaba slotted home a third, finishing an incisive pass from Ronald Donkor. This aggressive, high-octane start effectively killed the contest before the half-hour mark, rendering San Diego's tactical game plan completely useless. The home side did not need the ball to dictate terms, slicing through defensive lines with ruthless precision.
The Missed Lifeline
Trailing by three goals, the visitors dominated possession with a heavy 64 percent share, yet struggled to penetrate the defensive block. Their golden opportunity to restore a shred of Balance arrived just before the halftime whistle. Anders Dreyer stepped up to the spot at minute 44, aiming to snatch a crucial lifeline. However, his failure to convert the penalty sucked the remaining air out of their comeback hopes. Despite this massive setback, substitute Cédric Bakambu eventually found the back of the net in the 60th minute, ironically assisted by Dreyer. Yet, without the momentum of a halftime goal, this strike felt like a mere consolation rather than the start of a true revival. The failed spot-kick remained the definitive turning point.
The Substitutes' Statement
The final half-hour transformed into a wide-open shooting gallery. A staggering 42 combined shots rained down on both ends, forcing 12 impressive saves and highlighting the raw chaos of this fixture. The Stakes in this mid-table scramble demanded a statement, and New York's deep bench provided exactly that. In stoppage time, substitute Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting buried a fourth goal, expertly set up by fellow arrival Matthew Dos Santos. This emphatic 4-1 victory secures vital points for the home side as they push further up the standings, improving their playoff positioning. Meanwhile, San Diego is left to rue their defensive collapse and missed penalty, leaving them anchored in tenth place with serious questions to answer.
Key Questions
Was the penalty miss by J. Ruvalcaba the turning point?
No, Anders Dreyer missed the penalty for San Diego at minute 44, not Ruvalcaba. That critical miss prevented the visitors from gaining crucial momentum before halftime.
What made J. Ruvalcaba the Man of the Match?
He orchestrated the early onslaught, scoring a brilliant goal, providing an assist, and generating four key passes to dismantle the opposition's defense entirely.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
An explosive 12-minute scoring flurry by New York, a staggering 42 combined shots, and ruthless late execution from high-impact substitutes created the shootout.
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 Scrap Promises Defensive Chaos
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 68/100. With only a single point separating these sides, this clash is defined by two fragile defenses that all but guarantee an open, high-scoring affair.
The Setup
When New York Red Bulls welcome San Diego to Sports Illustrated Stadium, the margins could not be tighter. The hosts sit in eighth place with 33 points, while the visitors are breathing down their necks in 12th with 32. Our pre-match indicators show a perfectly symmetrical Balance rating, reflecting odds that split these two teams right down the middle. However, the real story lies at the back. Both sides are shipping nearly two goals a game, creating a Form profile that screams attacking opportunity over defensive solidity. While the Stakes might be modest in the broader context of the regular season, the desperate need for momentum makes this a volatile encounter.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls squarely on Ethan Horvath for the hosts as he attempts to command a shaky backline against San Diego's talisman, Anders Dreyer. Dreyer elevates the visitors' Stars rating significantly, and his clinical finishing will be the ultimate test for Horvath's organizational skills under pressure.
Our Prediction
San Diego arrives winless in five matches, but the Red Bulls' defensive generosity offers them a lifeline. Expect a chaotic match where both teams capitalize on glaring errors. Our verdict is a highly entertaining 2-2 draw, with chances flowing freely from end to end.