MLS 2026 · SAT, OCT 10
New York Red Bulls vs San Diego FC match report: New York Red Bulls beat San Diego FC
New York Red Bulls scored three times in the first half and added a late fourth to secure a comfortable home win over San Diego FC.
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Result
New York Red Bulls won 4-1. They led 3-0 at half-time. The outcome was a home win.
Goals
Julian Hall opened the scoring in the 15th minute, assisted by Jorge Ruvalcaba. Devin Padelford made it 2-0 in the 20th minute from a Cade Cowell assist. Jorge Ruvalcaba scored the third in the 27th minute, set up by Ronald Donkor. Cedric Bakambu pulled one back for San Diego FC in the 60th minute, assisted by Anders Dreyer. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting completed the scoring in the third minute of second-half stoppage time, assisted by Matthew Dos Santos.
Key stats
San Diego FC had more possession, 59 percent to New York Red Bulls' 41 percent. New York Red Bulls were more efficient in front of goal, with 10 shots on target to San Diego FC's 5. New York Red Bulls also blocked 8 shots, while San Diego FC blocked none.
Discipline
New York Red Bulls received 2 yellow cards. San Diego FC received 3 yellow cards. Neither side had a player sent off.
Verdict
New York Red Bulls were clinical in the first half, scoring three goals from their early pressure. San Diego FC had more of the ball but could not convert that possession into enough clear chances. The home side's shot blocking and finishing proved decisive in a match they controlled on the scoreboard.