New York Red Bulls came from behind to edge Columbus Crew 3-2 in an entertaining encounter at Sports Illustrated Stadium, though the Crew dominated possession for long stretches. The home side found themselves trailing at the break but rallied after half-time to flip the script, with Julian Hall putting in a standout performance that earned him a 9.7 rating. Hall's influence was felt throughout, and it made the difference when it mattered most as the Red Bulls secured all three points. Columbus had the better of the play in terms of territory, controlling nearly 70 percent of possession, but they couldn't capitalize on that advantage in the final third. The visitors managed four shots on target to New York's six, and while they kept the Red Bulls honest right until the final whistle, it wasn't quite enough to force an equalizer. This was a win built on efficiency rather than domination, and for the home side, that's exactly the kind of result that keeps the playoffs in reach.
The Matchup
New York Red Bulls 3-2 Columbus Crew was the final score at Sports Illustrated Stadium, in a game where New York Red Bulls did enough across the ninety minutes to deserve the three points. New York Red Bulls also had the better share of the ball, holding 31% possession, which usually goes hand in hand with the extra control a winning side tends to show. The shot count told a similar story, with 13 attempts from New York Red Bulls against 12 from Columbus Crew over the course of the game. It was not always comfortable for New York Red Bulls, and Columbus Crew pushed for a way back into the game, but the result stood. Games like this can carry real weight later in the season, so this is a scoreline worth remembering. Below is a closer look at how the match broke down, statistically.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7' | New York Red Bulls | Goal — J. Hall (assist: C. Cowell) | 1-0 | |
| 22' | Columbus Crew | Goal — M. Arfsten (assist: H. Picard) | 1-1 | |
| 40' | New York Red Bulls | Goal — J. Hall (assist: C. Cowell) | 2-1 | |
| 45+3' | Columbus Crew | Taha Habroune | 2-1 | |
| 46' | New York Red Bulls | Substitution — M. Dos Santos on, O. Valencia off | 2-1 | |
| 60' | Columbus Crew | Substitution — D. Gazdag on, D. Rossi off | 2-1 | |
| 60' | Columbus Crew | Substitution — O. Presthus on, M. Farsi off | 2-1 | |
| 64' | Columbus Crew | Goal — D. Rossi | 2-2 | |
| 65' | New York Red Bulls | Substitution — E. Forsberg on, G. Berggren off | 2-2 | |
| 65' | New York Red Bulls | Substitution — D. Nealis on, J. Che off | 2-2 | |
| 65' | New York Red Bulls | Substitution — C. Cowell on, R. Mosquera off | 2-2 | |
| 68' | New York Red Bulls | Jorge Ruvalcaba | 2-2 | |
| 71' | Columbus Crew | Rudy Camacho | 2-2 | |
| 78' | New York Red Bulls | Goal — J. Hall | 3-2 | |
| 83' | New York Red Bulls | Omar Valencia | 3-2 | |
| 85' | New York Red Bulls | Substitution — J. Hall on, R. Mitchell off | 3-2 | |
| 85' | Columbus Crew | Substitution — T. Habroune on, N. Akhundzade off | 3-2 | |
| 85' | Columbus Crew | Substitution — S. Bangoura on, A. Sejdic off | 3-2 | |
| 90+7' | New York Red Bulls | Rafael Mosquera | 3-2 |
New York Red Bulls vs Columbus Crew Lineups
Looking Ahead
New York Red Bulls have a quick chance to build on this result. Their next test comes at home to Philadelphia Union, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when New York Red Bulls vs Philadelphia Union going to play at 29 August 2026 in Major League Soccer 2026.
Columbus Crew, meanwhile, does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. They are next in action at home to New England Revolution, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Columbus Crew vs New England Revolution going to play at 29 August 2026 in Major League Soccer 2026.