US EditionJulian Hall, Kevin Horvath Lead Red Bulls to 2-1 Victory over Orlando City in Season Opener
Julian Hall scored both goals in the first half as the Red Bulls fielded a young lineup, with rookie goalkeeper Kevin Horvath making six saves to secure the win.
- On Saturday night, the New York Red Bulls beat Orlando City 2-1 in the MLS season opener as teenager Julian Hall scored two first-half goals.
- Cade Cowell set up the opening that Emil Forsberg maintained possession before setting up Hall for an 8th-minute tap-in, and a 16-year-old Adri Mehmeti supplied the second in the 40th minute.
- Kevin Horvath made six saves and lost his clean sheet in the sixth minute of second-half stoppage time on a goal by Tiago Souza, who entered as a substitute for Tyrese Spicer in the 76th minute.
- The Red Bulls' lineup featured youth as 17-year-old defender Matthew Dos Santos started, Kevin Horvath replaced Carlos Coronel after five seasons, and Maxime Crêpeau made his 200th career start for Orlando.
- Up next for New York, Bradley, Red Bulls coach who replaced Sandro Schwarz, faces an early test as they host the New England Revolution on Saturday, while Orlando City hosts Inter Miami on March 1.
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Orlando. City player Duncan McGuire (13) and New York player Dylan Nealis (12) chase the ball during the New York Red Bulls at Orlando City Soccer MLS match in Orlando on Saturday, February 21, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)Orlando. City fans march into the stadium before the New York Red Bulls at Orlando City Soccer MLS match in Orlando on Saturday, February 21, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)Orlando player Tiago falls wh…
Julian Hall, Kevin Horvath lead Red Bulls to 2-1 victory over Orlando City in season opener
Teenager Julian Hall scored two goals in the first half and 30-year-old rookie goalkeeper Kevin Horvath made them stand up as the New York Red Bulls beat Orlando City 2-1 in a season opener.
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Marietta Daily JournalTeenager Julian Hall leads Red Bulls past Orlando City
Julian Hall had a brace in the first half as the New York Red Bulls looked dominant throughout their season-opening 2-1 win over host Orlando City in coach Michael Bradley's first game in charge.
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Hall, Horvath lead Red Bulls over Orlando City 2-1 in Bradley's coaching debut
Teenager Julian Hall scored two goals in the first half and Ethan Horvath made them stand up as the New York Red Bulls beat Orlando City 2-1, winning the season opener on Saturday night in the debut of head coach Michael Bradley.
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