Red Bulls' Mohammed Sofo dealing with ankle injury before season opener

The 21-year-old forward is expected to miss a couple of weeks due to the injury.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Red Bull New York forward Mohammed Sofo has been dealing with an ankle injury that he suffered during the club's preseason. Sofo is expected to be out for a couple of weeks, missing the Red Bulls' season opener against Orlando SC on February 22. The injury comes during a busy offseason for the Red Bulls that included several changes to the roster.

Why it matters

Sofo had a breakout season in 2025, recording 8 goals in 30 matches across all competitions. His injury could impact his spot on the roster and playing time this season as the Red Bulls look to build on their 2025 campaign.

The details

Sofo suffered the ankle injury during the Red Bulls' preseason. He missed a supporters' event hosted by the club before they left for Texas to wrap up the preseason. The 21-year-old forward joined the Red Bulls' first team last year after an injury to Lewis Morgan, who was traded to San Diego in December. Sofo scored the first goal of the 2025 season in his first career MLS start, a 2-0 win over Nashville SC, but struggled with inconsistency later in the year.

  • Sofo suffered the ankle injury during the Red Bulls' preseason.
  • Sofo is expected to be out for a couple of weeks, missing the Red Bulls' season opener against Orlando SC on February 22.

The players

Mohammed Sofo

A 21-year-old forward for the New York Red Bulls who had a breakout season in 2025, recording 8 goals in 30 matches across all competitions.

Lewis Morgan

A former Red Bulls player who was traded to San Diego in December 2025.

Julian de Guzman

The head of sport for the New York Red Bulls.

Michael Bradley

The new head coach of the New York Red Bulls and a U.S. Men's National Team great.

Cade Cowell

A player the Red Bulls brought in during the offseason.

Jorge Ruvalcaba

A player the Red Bulls brought in during the offseason.

Wiktor Bogacz

A Red Bulls forward who was loaned to Polish club KS Cracovia for one year with an option to purchase his contract.

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What they’re saying

“Sofo is expected to be out for a couple of weeks, amNewYork's Joe Pantorno reported.”

— Joe Pantorno, amNewYork reporter (amNewYork)

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