Red Bulls Defeat Cincinnati FC 4-2

Three different players score goals in the victory

Apr. 5, 2026 at 3:13am

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The New York Red Bulls defeated Cincinnati FC 4-2 on Saturday night. Julian Hall, Emil Forsberg, and Mohammed Sofo each scored a goal for the Red Bulls, who improved their record to 3-2-1 on the season. Ethan Horvath made 4 saves in goal for the Red Bulls.

Why it matters

This victory helps the Red Bulls stay competitive in the Eastern Conference standings early in the MLS season. Cincinnati FC has struggled to find consistency so far this year, making this an important win for New York.

The details

The Red Bulls opened the scoring in the first half when Julian Hall found the back of the net. Emil Forsberg and Mohammed Sofo added second half goals to extend the lead. Cincinnati was able to score twice but ultimately fell short against the home team.

  • The match was played on Saturday night.

The players

Julian Hall

A midfielder for the New York Red Bulls who scored the opening goal of the match.

Emil Forsberg

A forward for the New York Red Bulls who scored one of the team's goals.

Mohammed Sofo

A midfielder for the New York Red Bulls who also scored a goal in the victory.

Ethan Horvath

The goalkeeper for the New York Red Bulls who made 4 saves in the match.

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What they’re saying

“We played a solid game from start to finish and were able to get contributions from multiple players on the scoresheet.”

— Julian Hall, Midfielder, New York Red Bulls

The takeaway

The Red Bulls' balanced scoring attack and strong defensive performance allowed them to earn an important victory over a conference rival, keeping them in the hunt for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.