Major League Soccer· Season 2025
Match Summary
New York Red Bulls and Orlando City SC drew 2:2. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2025. Goals were scored by M. Ojeda 18′, E. M. Choupo-Moting 29′ (pen.), M. Pasalic 39′, D. Gjengaar 47′. 4 yellow cards were shown. New York Red Bulls had 56% possession while Orlando City SC held 44%. New York Red Bulls had 14 shots (7 on target) compared to 16 (7 on target) for Orlando City SC. Expected goals: New York Red Bulls 2.73 — Orlando City SC 1.69. New York Red Bulls made 4 substitutions, Orlando City SC made 5. VAR was involved: Penalty confirmed (Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting 26′).
Match Events
Key match events between New York Red Bulls and Orlando City SC — 4 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.
Penalty
assist: E. Atuesta
Match Statistics
New York Red Bulls had 56% possession against Orlando City SC's 44%. New York Red Bulls registered 14 shots (7 on target) while Orlando City SC managed 16 (7 on target). Corner kicks: 2–6. Fouls committed: 12–11.
Lineups
New York Red Bulls lined up in a 3-4-2-1 formation under Sandro Schwarz, while Orlando City SC deployed a 4-2-3-1 under Óscar Alexander Pareja Gómez.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for New York Red Bulls is 6.71, compared to 6.85 for Orlando City SC. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. New York Red Bulls's highest-rated starter is D. Nealis (6.78), while Orlando City SC's best-rated player is M. Ojeda (7.45).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of New York Red Bulls have contributed 3 goals and 3 assists this season, led by E. M. Choupo-Moting (2G). Orlando City SC's starters account for 13 goals and 4 assists, spearheaded by M. Ojeda (11G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
New York Red Bulls deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Orlando City SC's 4-man backline averaging 6.72. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
New York Red Bulls field 4 midfielders averaging 6.78, versus Orlando City SC's 5 rated 6.89. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
New York Red Bulls start 3 forward(s) averaging 6.68, compared to 1 for Orlando City SC averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages 84% for New York Red Bulls and 85% for Orlando City SC. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
New York Red Bulls's starters have collected 2 yellow cards this season, compared to 11 for Orlando City SC. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of New York Red Bulls's starting XI is 32.3 (youngest: D. Nealis (27), oldest: E. M. Choupo-Moting (36)), while Orlando City SC average 28.0 (youngest: M. Pasalic (25), oldest: R. Jansson (34)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
New York Red Bulls's starters average 12 league appearances each, versus 12 for Orlando City SC. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Coach: Sandro Schwarz
Substitutes
Coach: Óscar Alexander Pareja Gómez
Rivalry since 2015
New York Red Bulls vs Orlando City SC Head to Head Results· 25
New York Red Bulls and Orlando City SC have met 25 times — New York Red Bulls won 12, Orlando City SC won 9, with 4 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2015. New York Red Bulls leads the head-to-head with 12 victories from 25 meetings. A combined 66 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.64 per match (33 for the home side, 33 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 12 matches (48%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 11 games (44%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. New York Red Bulls are currently unbeaten in the last 5 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–3 in 2018.
Recent Meetings
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, New York Red Bulls have recorded 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats. Orlando City SC show 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 11 May 2026