Major League Soccer Regular Season - 16
Sporting Kansas City 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. Ruvalcaba (G. Berggren) 3'
↓ C. Cowell ↑R. Mosquera 19'
J. Marshall-Rutty 45'+1
J. Ruvalcaba (J. Hall) 45'+3
HT
58' ↓ Z. Bassong ↑M. Garcia
58' ↓ J. Davis ↑J. Reynolds
64' C. Harris (M. Garcia)
70' L. Johnsen
↓ J. Ruvalcaba ↑R. Mitchell 73'
↓ G. Berggren ↑N. Benedetti 74'
76' ↓ T. Calheira ↑S. Afrifa
↓ R. Mosquera ↑C. Harper 79'
↓ O. Valencia ↑J. Bazan 80'
82' ↓ Capita ↑S. Suleymanov
N. Benedetti 87'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Sporting Kansas City
Goalkeepers
Stefan Cleveland 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jacob Davis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Ian James 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Wyatt Meyer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jayden Reid 
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
6
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Midfielders
Capita
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Lasse Berg Johnsen 
MAGNET
91
Activity
91
Activity
83
Passes
8
Duels
Zorhan Bassong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Calvin Harris 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Taylor Calheira
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Dejan Joveljić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
John Pulskamp 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Diego Borges
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Justin Reynolds
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ethan Bartlow
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jacob Bartlett
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Macielo Tschantret
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manu García 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
34
Minutes
7.6
Rating
Shapi Suleymanov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stephen Afrifa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
New York Red Bulls
Goalkeepers
Ethan Horvath
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Justin Che
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dylan Nealis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Omar Valencia 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
54%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Ronald Donkor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adri Mehmeti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gustav Berggren 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.3
Rating
Forwards
Cade Cowell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
19
Entry
Julian Hall
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Jorge Ruvalcaba 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
8.9
Rating
BENCH
John McCarthy
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Julián Bazán
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tim Parker
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nehuen Benedetti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rafael Mosquera
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
79
Entry
Cameron Harper
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohammed Sofo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Roald Mitchell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andy Rojas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/07/2024 | New York Red Bulls | 1 - 1 | Sporting Kansas City | Major League Soccer | Red Bull Arena |
| 07/04/2022 | Sporting Kansas City | 0 - 1 | New York Red Bulls | Major League Soccer | Children's Mercy Park |
| 04/18/2021 | New York Red Bulls | 1 - 2 | Sporting Kansas City | Major League Soccer | Red Bull Arena |
| 04/14/2019 | Sporting Kansas City | 2 - 2 | New York Red Bulls | Major League Soccer | Children's Mercy Park |
| 07/14/2018 | New York Red Bulls | 3 - 2 | Sporting Kansas City | Major League Soccer | Red Bull Arena |
| 09/21/2017 | Sporting Kansas City | 2 - 1 | New York Red Bulls | US Open Cup | Children's Mercy Park (Kansas City, Kansas) |
| 05/04/2017 | Sporting Kansas City | 2 - 0 | New York Red Bulls | Major League Soccer | Children's Mercy Park |
| 04/09/2016 | New York Red Bulls | 0 - 2 | Sporting Kansas City | Major League Soccer | Red Bull Arena |
| 03/08/2015 | Sporting Kansas City | 1 - 1 | New York Red Bulls | Major League Soccer | Children's Mercy Park |
| 10/31/2014 | New York Red Bulls | 2 - 1 | Sporting Kansas City | Major League Soccer | Red Bull Arena |
09/07/2024
07/04/2022
04/18/2021
04/14/2019
07/14/2018
09/21/2017
05/04/2017
04/09/2016
03/08/2015
10/31/2014
Sporting Kansas City Win
New York Red Bulls Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 12 GD: +17
P: 12 GD: +16
P: 13 GD: +6
P: 12 GD: +8
P: 12 GD: -1
P: 12 GD: +5
P: 11 GD: -3
P: 12 GD: -6
P: 11 GD: +1
P: 13 GD: -2
P: 11 GD: -3
P: 11 GD: -5
P: 10 GD: -6
P: 11 GD: -16
League Standings
P: 14 GD: +22
P: 15 GD: +19
P: 14 GD: +7
P: 15 GD: +8
P: 12 GD: +7
P: 14 GD: -4
P: 15 GD: -4
P: 14 GD: +6
P: 15 GD: 0
P: 15 GD: +3
P: 15 GD: +1
P: 14 GD: -4
P: 14 GD: -6
P: 15 GD: -12
P: 14 GD: -22
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Ruvalcaba's Brace Derails Sporting KC's Possession Masterclass
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 50/100. A ruthless New York side absorbed immense pressure, relying on clinical finishing and a goalkeeping clinic to secure a vital road victory.
The Opening Barrage
The matchup kicked off with relentless Intensity as New York Red Bulls wasted absolutely no time silencing the home crowd. In just the third minute, Jorge Ruvalcaba carved through the defense to find the back of the net, latching onto a precise feed from G. Berggren. That early opener immediately threw Sporting Kansas City off their game plan, forcing them to chase the match from the opening exchanges. Despite the early setback, the home side quickly took control of the tempo. They dictated the midfield and ended up dominating possession with a staggering 62 percent of the ball. However, knocking the ball around the park is meaningless without a killer instinct, and the home side repeatedly struggled to turn their territorial control into clear-cut scoring opportunities during the early phases.
A Crushing Pivot
As the first half drew to a close, the tactical Balance of the match was entirely upended. Sporting KC threw bodies forward, generating a massive 15 total shots throughout the night. Yet, they constantly ran into a brick wall named Ethan Horvath. The visiting goalkeeper was absolute perfection in the opening forty-five minutes, ultimately racking up seven crucial saves. Just when it looked like the hosts might survive to halftime down a single goal, the visitors struck a devastating psychological blow. Deep into stoppage time at the 45-minute mark, Ruvalcaba linked up with J. Hall to net his second goal of the night. This clinical brace completely shifted the momentum, heavily punishing a Kansas City side that had dictated the play but failed to lock down their defensive transition when it mattered most.
Holding the Line
Facing an uphill battle, the hosts introduced Manu García to spark a revival. The substitute delivered instantly, providing a brilliant assist for C. Harris in the 64th minute to cut the deficit in half. Suddenly, the possibility of an Upset comeback loomed large across the stadium. Sporting KC peppered the box, registering eight shots on target, but the New York defensive block held firm against the late onslaught. The Stakes couldn't be clearer as the final whistle confirmed the 2-1 result. The victory cements New York's solid fourth-place standing with 19 points, proving their counter-attacking style can win games on the road. Meanwhile, Sporting KC remains trapped in 14th place, desperately searching for answers as their possession-heavy approach continues to yield frustrating defeats in the regular season.
Key Questions
What made Jorge Ruvalcaba the Man of the Match?
He scored a clinical first-half brace, netting in the 3rd and 45th minutes to secure all three points despite his team holding just 38% possession.
What does this mean for Sporting Kansas City's season?
Stuck in 14th place with 10 points, the pressure mounts on Sporting KC as their defensive frailties repeatedly undermine their dominant possession metrics.
How did substitute Jorge Ruvalcaba change the game?
Jorge Ruvalcaba actually started the match, setting the tone immediately with a 3rd-minute opener and scoring a decisive brace right before the halftime whistle.
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.
Chaos Looms as Defensive Frailties Meet
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 69/100. With both backlines leaking goals at an alarming rate, this clash promises end-to-end chaos rather than a tactical masterclass.
The Setup
When Sporting Kansas City host the New York Red Bulls on May 24, 2026, spectators should strap in for a wildly open contest. The hosts languish in 15th place with a dismal goal difference of -21, conceding 34 times in just 13 matches. Their Form is a massive red flag, especially on home turf where they have managed just one win in five attempts. The visitors sit higher up the table in 6th, yet they share a shocking inability to keep clean sheets, shipping 31 goals themselves. With an incredibly high combined expected goals rate, the Stakes of this mid-season regular season tie might be modest, but the competitive Balance makes it a fascinating watch. The probability gap is tight, shading slightly toward the visitors. The attacking Stars on both sides will be licking their lips at the acres of space they expect to find in the final third.
Key Battle
This match will be decided by who exploits the glaring gaps best. Calvin Harris has shown flashes of brilliance for the hosts, contributing a goal and two assists recently. He will look to stretch a vulnerable New York backline. On the other side, Julian Hall is the prime threat. If Kansas City fails to track his runs, he will punish them relentlessly.
Our Verdict
We expect the away side to edge a highly entertaining shootout. Kansas City's home woes and porous defense are too severe to ignore. New York will likely leave with a 3-2 victory in a match defined by defensive errors.