Major League Soccer · 30 September 2026
0 – 3
HT 0 – 1
St. Louis City
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St. Louis City produced an emphatic away performance to defeat the New York Red Bulls 3-0 in Major League Soccer. Managed by Y. Damet and set up in a 3-4-3 formation, the visitors took the lead after just five minutes through an early strike from Rafael Navarro Leal. That opening goal put Michael Bradley's Red Bulls on the back foot almost immediately.
The remainder of the first half saw St. Louis dictate tempo while holding the majority of possession. Referee Rubiel Vazquez issued the first caution of the contest to St. Louis defender Timo Baumgartl in the 35th minute, but the visitors successfully navigated the half to maintain their 1-0 advantage into the interval.
New York attempted to turn the tide in the second period, making several tactical changes by introducing Devin Padelford and Jorge Ruvalcaba just past the hour mark. While the Red Bulls finished the match with 10 total shots and five on target, they struggled to breach the opposing defense. Tension mounted in the closing stages, with New York's Emil Forsberg receiving a yellow card in the 86th minute.
St. Louis capitalized on their chances to put the result beyond doubt in the final moments. Simon Becher struck in the 87th minute to double the lead, and Tomas Ostrak added a third in the 90th minute to cap off a clinical attacking display that yielded eight shots on target from 15 attempts.
The 3-0 victory continues a positive run for St. Louis City against New York, marking their second win in the last four meetings between the two clubs. Bradley and the Red Bulls will be left searching for answers after failing to capitalize on four corner kicks and 46% possession on home turf.
New York Red Bulls take on St. Louis City in the Major League Soccer on Wednesday, 30 September 2026. Below is our data-driven preview for this fixture, based on head-to-head history, recent form and league position.
Going into the game, New York Red Bulls sit 8th in the Major League Soccer on 33 points from 27 games, while St. Louis City are 2nd on 47 points.
Final result: New York Red Bulls 0–3 St. Louis City. St. Louis City won the match.
New York Red Bulls come into this fixture having won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their last 5 games (DLWWL), scoring in 2 of them.
St. Louis City come into this fixture having won 4, drawn 1 and lost 0 of their last 5 games (WDWWW), scoring in every game.
In their last 4 meetings, New York Red Bulls have won 1, drawn 1 and lost 2 against St. Louis City. These fixtures have averaged 2.5 goals per game, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Defensively, New York Red Bulls kept 0 clean sheets and St. Louis City kept 2 across those meetings, giving a useful guide to how tight this matchup tends to be.
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Comp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2026 | New York Red Bulls | 0–1 | St. Louis City | Major League Soccer |
| 24 Jan 2026 | New York Red Bulls | 3–1 | St. Louis City | Friendlies Clubs |
| 29 Jan 2025 | New York Red Bulls | 0–1 | St. Louis City | Friendlies Clubs |
| 10 Feb 2024 | St. Louis City | 2–2 | New York Red Bulls | Friendlies Clubs |
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | New York Red Bulls | 27 | 9 | 6 | 12 | -17 | 33 |
| 2 | St. Louis City | 27 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 47 |
