Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23' | New York Red Bulls | Goal — M. Jimenez (assist: G. Berggren) | 1-0 | |
| 27' | New York Red Bulls | Dylan Nealis | 1-0 | |
| 43' | New York Red Bulls | Goal — E. Forsberg (assist: C. Cowell) | 2-0 | |
| 46' | Orlando City SC | Substitution — Tiago on, T. Spicer off | 2-0 | |
| 46' | Orlando City SC | Substitution — A. Gomez on, B. Rhein off | 2-0 | |
| 52' | Orlando City SC | Goal — T. Spicer (assist: B. Ojeda) | 2-1 | |
| 59' | New York Red Bulls | Justin Che | 2-1 | |
| 60' | New York Red Bulls | Goal — M. Jimenez (assist: C. Cowell) | 3-1 | |
| 62' | Orlando City SC | Substitution — E. Atuesta on, Luis Otavio off | 3-1 | |
| 63' | Orlando City SC | Goal — G. Dorsey (assist: A. Griezmann) | 3-2 | |
| 69' | Orlando City SC | Iván Angulo | 3-2 | |
| 70' | New York Red Bulls | Substitution — M. Jimenez on, M. Sofo off | 3-2 | |
| 72' | Orlando City SC | Substitution — G. Dorsey on, Z. Taifi off | 3-2 | |
| 75' | New York Red Bulls | Substitution — D. Nealis on, T. Parker off | 3-2 | |
| 75' | New York Red Bulls | Substitution — M. Dos Santos on, J. Marshall-Rutty off | 3-2 | |
| 85' | New York Red Bulls | Substitution — C. Cowell on, C. Harper off | 3-2 | |
| 85' | New York Red Bulls | Substitution — E. Forsberg on, N. Benedetti off | 3-2 | |
| 87' | Orlando City SC | Substitution — J. Ellis on, H. Sarajian off | 3-2 | |
| 88' | Orlando City SC | Harvey Sarajian | 3-2 | |
| 90+6' | New York Red Bulls | Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty | 3-2 |
New York Red Bulls came away with a 3-2 victory at Sports Illustrated Stadium in a thriller that saw them dominate the first half before Orlando City mounted a spirited comeback. The hosts raced into a 2-0 lead by the break, with Cade Cowell proving instrumental in setting the tone for the afternoon. Orlando pressed hard after halftime and got themselves back into it, but the Red Bulls held firm to secure the three points despite a late scare. It was a cagey affair in terms of possession, with Orlando keeping the ball for large spells but the Red Bulls making their chances count when it mattered. The visitors fired 18 shots over the 90 minutes compared to Orlando's 19, yet found the net more decisively when required. Cowell was named man of the match for his pivotal contributions, capping off a display that ultimately proved decisive in a contest that could have gone either way.
The Matchup
New York Red Bulls beat Orlando City SC 3-2 at Sports Illustrated Stadium, and the numbers from the match back up how the game played out. New York Red Bulls also had the better share of the ball, holding 40% 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 18 attempts from New York Red Bulls against 19 from Orlando City SC over the course of the game. Orlando City SC had their moments and did not make it easy from start to finish, but ultimately came up short on the day. Small margins like this one tend to add up over a season, and results such as this are often what separates teams in the table further down the line. Here is a closer look at exactly how the two sides compared, statistically.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
New York Red Bulls vs Orlando City SC Lineups
Looking Ahead
New York Red Bulls does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. Their next test comes at home to St. Louis City SC, 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 St. Louis City SC going to play at 26 September 2026 in Major League Soccer 2026.
Orlando City SC, meanwhile, will already be turning their attention to what comes next. They are next in action away at Philadelphia Union, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Philadelphia Union vs Orlando City SC going to play at 26 September 2026 in Major League Soccer 2026.