Major League Soccer Gameweek 1
Orlando City SC 1 - 2 FT New York Red Bulls
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
J. Hall 8'
14' ↓ W. Cartagena ↑C. Guske
J. Hall (A. Mehmeti) 40'
45'+2 Tyrese Spicer
HT
46' ↓ M. Pasalic ↑I. Angulo
46' ↓ Iago Teodoro ↑N. Miller
Justin Che 49'
Adri Mehmeti 63'
↓ M. Dos Santos ↑O. Valencia 65'
↓ J. Marshall-Rutty ↑J. Mina 65'
↓ J. Ruvalcaba ↑E. M. Choupo-Moting 76'
↓ A. Mehmeti ↑G. Berggren 76'
76' ↓ T. Spicer ↑Tiago
86' ↓ G. Dorsey ↑Z. Taifi
↓ J. Hall ↑T. Rosborough 87'
90' Tiago
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Orlando City SC
Goalkeepers
Maxime Crépeau 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Griffin Dorsey 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
55%
Duel Win %
David Brekalo 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
0
Interceptions
3
Tackles
Iago
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Adrián Marín 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
28%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Braian Ojeda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wilder Cartagena
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
14
Entry
Marco Pašalić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Martín Ojeda 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Tyrese Spicer
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Forwards
Duncan McGuire
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Javier Otero 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Tahir Reid-Brown
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Miller 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Iván Angulo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zakaria Taifi 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
11
Minutes
7.3
Rating
Colin Guske
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yutaro Tsukada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Justin Ellis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tiago Souza 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.5
Rating
New York Red Bulls
Goalkeepers
Ethan Horvath
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Justin Che 
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
4
Blocks
D. Nealis
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
M. Dos Santos
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Ronald Donkor
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
43%
Pass Acc
Anis Mehmeti 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
8.2
Rating
Emil Forsberg 
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC
0
Contribution
0
Contribution
7.7
Rating
Yes
Captain
Forwards
Cade Cowell
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
Julian Hall 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
7.5
Rating
Jorge Ruvalcaba
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
76
Entry
BENCH
John McCarthy
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Robert Voloder
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Omar Valencia
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Tanner Rosborough
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gustav Berggren
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rafael Mosquera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andy Rojas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Mina
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
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
Orlando City SC Win
New York Red Bulls Win
Draw
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | +3 | WNashville SC 4 - 1 New England Revolution (22-02-2026) |
| 2 | FC Cincinnati | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | +2 | WFC Cincinnati 2 - 0 Atlanta United FC (21-02-2026) |
| 3 | New York Red Bulls | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +1 | WOrlando City SC 1 - 2 New York Red Bulls (22-02-2026) |
| 4 | DC United | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | +1 | WDC United 1 - 0 Philadelphia Union (22-02-2026) |
| 5 | Orlando City SC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -1 | LOrlando City SC 1 - 2 New York Red Bulls (22-02-2026) |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | LDC United 1 - 0 Philadelphia Union (22-02-2026) |
| 7 | Atlanta United FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2 | LFC Cincinnati 2 - 0 Atlanta United FC (21-02-2026) |
| 8 | New England Revolution | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | -3 | LNashville SC 4 - 1 New England Revolution (22-02-2026) |
League Standings
P: 25 GD: +29
P: 25 GD: +15
P: 25 GD: +10
P: 25 GD: +9
P: 24 GD: +10
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 25 GD: +7
P: 25 GD: +6
P: 24 GD: -7
P: 25 GD: -15
P: 24 GD: -7
P: 25 GD: -8
P: 25 GD: -7
P: 25 GD: -14
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Orlando City SC
New York Red Bulls
Orlando City SC
New York Red Bulls
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Hall’s First-Half Masterclass Gives Red Bulls the Edge in Orlando
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 71/100. Our verdict: A relentless attacking display from New York secures a vital first-leg road victory, though a late Orlando response leaves this knockout tie wide open.
The Opening Whistle
The Stakes were palpable at Inter&Co Stadium as this highly anticipated first-leg clash got underway. New York Red Bulls wasted zero time silencing the home crowd, turning up the Intensity from the opening whistle. Just eight minutes in, J. Hall found daylight and fired the visitors into a stunning early lead. Orlando struggled to contain the blistering transitional speed of the Red Bulls, who consistently bypassed the midfield lines to create high-quality chances. The field tilted heavily toward the home goal, forcing the hosts into desperate defensive actions as New York unleashed a barrage of attempts, testing the backline with relentless high pressing. The visitors turned the pitch into a shooting gallery, eventually racking up 22 total shots and leaving the home defense completely fractured.
The Goalkeeping Siege
The defining narrative of the first half became a personal duel between the New York attack and Maxime Crépeau. Defying an Upset narrative that gave the visitors a massive probability gap, the Red Bulls kept pouring forward with lethal intent. A. Mehmeti operated as the chief architect, threading a perfect pass in the 40th minute that allowed Hall to seal his spectacular brace. Despite the two-goal deficit, Crépeau was putting on an absolute clinic between the pipes. Facing an astronomical 4.64 expected goals and 13 shots on target over the course of the match, the Orlando City SC shot-stopper produced 11 staggering saves. He single-handedly kept his squad from suffering a total blowout, ensuring the visitors could not put the entire tie out of reach before halftime.
The Late Lifeline
The second half saw a slight shift in the Balance of play as the Red Bulls managed their lead. Emil Forsberg pulled the strings in the midfield, helping New York edge possession at 52 percent while slowing the tempo. Orlando looked devoid of answers until the dying moments of the game. In the 90th minute, substitute Tiago capitalized on a rare defensive lapse to strike a crucial lifeline for the hosts. That dramatic late finish changes the complexion of the series entirely. The Red Bulls head back north with a 2-1 aggregate lead, knowing they survived a late scare. However, Tiago's heroics ensure Orlando travels to New York this coming August with genuine belief that this battle is far from over.
Key Questions
What made Maxime Crépeau the Man of the Match?
Facing a staggering 22 total shots, Crépeau produced 11 massive saves to prevent a blowout and keep Orlando alive in this crucial two-legged tie.
How did substitute Maxime Crépeau change the game?
Though starting the match, Crépeau’s 11 crucial interventions acted as a game-changing equalizer, single-handedly sustaining Orlando's hopes for the decisive second leg.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Defensive Frailties Take Center Stage
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 30/100. This early-season clash is skippable for neutrals, as two struggling defenses attempt to find their footing before the pressure mounts.
The Setup
Welcome to Inter&Co Stadium for this February 22, 2026 encounter. With a modest Stakes rating typical of early-season Major League Soccer action, this match is more about finding a rhythm than title ambitions. Orlando City SC sit 13th after a brutal start, leaking goals at an alarming rate across their opening five fixtures. New York Red Bulls arrive in slightly better shape in 8th place, contributing to a decent Balance score, but neither side boasts the Stars needed to make this a marquee television event. A poor Form rating across the board highlights their shared defensive vulnerabilities. Notably, this acts as the first leg of their broader competitive series, with the crucial return fixture already set for August 1, 2026. Securing a psychological edge early could pay dividends as the campaign progresses.
Key Battle
The defining clash will take place between the home side's disorganized defensive unit and the visitors' pressing midfield. With both teams showing immense vulnerability at the back, the midfield transition will dictate the match tempo entirely. If the away side can force turnovers high up the pitch, they will ruthlessly expose a fragile home defense. Conversely, the hosts must bypass the press quickly to exploit the spaces left behind.
Our Prediction
Despite their abysmal defensive record, the underlying metrics suggest the hosts have just enough attacking firepower to edge this out. Expect a messy, high-scoring affair where defensive errors dictate the momentum, ultimately ending in a narrow home victory.