Red Bulls Defeat Cincinnati FC 4-2

Julian Hall, Emil Forsberg, and Mohammed Sofo each scored for New York in the victory.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 3:30am

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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 found the back of the net for the Red Bulls, while Ethan Horvath made 4 saves in the win.

Why it matters

The Red Bulls' victory over Cincinnati FC continues their strong start to the 2026 MLS season, as they improve to 3-2-1 on the year. The result also marks the first time the Red Bulls have defeated Cincinnati FC, who are still searching for their first win of the season.

The details

The Red Bulls opened the scoring in the 12th minute when Julian Hall found the back of the net. Cincinnati FC equalized in the first half, but the Red Bulls regained the lead before halftime with goals from Emil Forsberg and Mohammed Sofo. The Red Bulls added a late insurance goal to seal the 4-2 victory.

  • The match was played on Saturday, April 5, 2026.
  • Julian Hall scored the opening goal in the 12th minute.

The players

Julian Hall

A forward for the New York Red Bulls who scored the opening goal in the match.

Emil Forsberg

A midfielder for the New York Red Bulls who scored a goal in the first half.

Mohammed Sofo

A forward for the New York Red Bulls who also scored a goal in the first half.

Ethan Horvath

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

Cade Cowell

A forward for Cincinnati FC who assisted on their first-half goal.

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What they’re saying

“We knew it was going to be a tough match against Cincinnati, but the guys really stepped up and played a complete game. I'm proud of the effort and the result.”

— Gerhard Struber, Head Coach, New York Red Bulls

What’s next

The Red Bulls will look to build on this victory when they host Atlanta United next weekend. Cincinnati FC, meanwhile, will try to earn their first win of the season when they travel to face the Chicago Fire.

The takeaway

The Red Bulls' balanced scoring attack and strong defensive performance led them to a crucial victory over a conference rival. This result keeps the Red Bulls in the hunt for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.