Tai Baribo scores on PK, adds assist to lead DC United to 2-1 victory over Red Bulls
Baribo’s 15th goal of the season came on a penalty after a foul by Adri Mehmeti, and Sean Johnson made six saves.
- Tai Baribo scored on a penalty kick and added an assist, leading D.C. United to a 2-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Wednesday night in Washington.
- Baribo's 5th-minute penalty came after Red Bulls midfielder Adri Mehmeti fouled him in the box; he later assisted Silvan Hefti's header in stoppage time for a 2-0 halftime lead.
- Goalkeeper Sean Johnson made six saves to keep the Red Bulls at bay; defender Lucas Bartlett received a second yellow card in the 68th minute, leaving United to play with 10 men.
- Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting scored in the 71st minute to cut the deficit to 2-1, but the Red Bulls could not equalize despite gaining a man advantage after Bartlett's ejection.
- Up next, the Red Bulls host Toronto FC on Saturday, while United travels to face Orlando City in their upcoming league fixture.
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D.C. United hold off Red Bulls despite playing man down
Tai Baribo scored his 15th goal and added his first assist of the season, helping D.C. United secure a 2-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls Wednesday in Washington. Silvan Hefti also scored for D.C. United (7-9-12, 33 points), who won for just the second time in their last 11 matches, going 2-4-5 during
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Tai Baribo scores on PK, adds assist to lead DC United to 2-1 victory over Red Bulls
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tai Baribo scored on a penalty kick then added an assist to lead D.C. United to a 2-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Wednesday night.
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D.C. United (7-9-12 33 pts.) 2 v. 1 Red Bull New York (10-13-6 36 pts.) 2026 MLS Regular Season October 14, 2026 - Audi Field - Washington D.C. Match Recap D.C. United returned to winning ways at Audi Field Wednesday night, holding on for a 2-1 victory over Red Bull
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