New York Red Bulls vs 25.07.26 22:300 – 2Full Time
Charlotte — Major League Soccer: stats, lineups & analysis
Match report
Charlotte stun Red Bulls with early double to win on the road
Charlotte secured a 2-0 win away at New York Red Bulls in a Major League Soccer Regular Season - 17 fixture at Sports Illustrated Stadium, despite being second-best for much of the possession battle. The result lifted Dean Smith's side while leaving Michel Der Zakarian's hosts with plenty to address.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
The visitors made the perfect start, with Pep Biel converting an L. Abada assist in the seventh minute to put Charlotte ahead. Five minutes later Ashley Westwood doubled the lead, finishing off a Kerwin Vargas assist to make it 0-2, and that scoreline held right through to half-time and beyond.
New York Red Bulls dominated territory and chances, racking up 23 shots to Charlotte's three and completing far more of the game's possession, yet could not find a way past Kristijan Kahlina. The afternoon ended badly for the hosts when A. Mehmeti was sent off deep into stoppage time, in the 90+3rd minute, compounding a frustrating night in front of goal.
Kristijan Kahlina was rated the top performer of the match at 8.2, having kept his goal intact despite New York Red Bulls' heavy shot count. Westwood and Biel, who combined for both Charlotte goals, were not far behind in the ratings.
New York Red Bulls managed 23 shots to Charlotte's three, yet were unable to convert that dominance into goals.
Charlotte won 2–0 away against New York Red Bulls (half-time 0–2).
New York Red Bulls met Charlotte in the Major League Soccer (Regular Season - 17). Kick-off was Saturday, 25 July 2026, 22:30 UTC at Sports Illustrated Stadium. Referee: Rosendo Mendoza.
Team pages: New York Red Bulls · Charlotte · Major League Soccer
Key moments
- 7' Goal: Pep Biel (assist: Liel Abada) — 0–1
- 12' Goal: Ashley Westwood (assist: Kerwin Vargas) — 0–2
- 90+3' Red card: Adri Mehmeti
Starting line-ups
New York Red Bulls (4-3-3)
- 34 Ethan Horvath
- 56 M. Dos Santos
- 14 Julián Bazán
- 2 Justin Che
- 12 Dylan Nealis
- 10 Emil Forsberg (c)
- 15 Adri Mehmeti
- 48 Ronald Donkor
- 11 Jorge Ruvalcaba
- 16 Julian Hall
- 7 Cade Cowell
Charlotte (4-2-3-1)
Pre-match read
Over 1.5 Goals. League base rate: 82% over 1.5 goals On the other hand: Team over/under identity — New York Red Bulls have gone over 1.5 in 82% of their last 38 matches and Charlotte in 74% of their last 38, agai
Over 2.5 Goals. League base rate: 64% over 2.5 goals On the other hand: Team over/under identity — New York Red Bulls have gone over 2.5 in 55% of their last 38 matches and Charlotte in 55% of their last 38, agai
Under 3.5 Goals. League base rate: 44% over 3.5 goals On the other hand: Team over/under identity — New York Red Bulls have gone over 3.5 in 42% of their last 38 matches and Charlotte in 37% of their last 38, agai
Both Teams to Score. League base rate: 66% both teams score
New York Red Bulls to Score. League base rate: 84% home sides score
Home on 2 days rest; Away on 2 Home scored in 80% of recent home matches
Model-generated pre-match read. Not betting advice.
About this match
On this page: the New York Red Bulls vs Charlotte final score and result, goal highlights and video clips of every goal, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this Major League Soccer fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
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Quick answers
›What was the final score of New York Red Bulls vs Charlotte?
Charlotte won 2–0 away against New York Red Bulls (half-time 0–2).
›Who scored in New York Red Bulls vs Charlotte?
Pep Biel (7') for Charlotte; Ashley Westwood (12') for Charlotte.
›Where can I watch New York Red Bulls vs Charlotte highlights?
Goal highlights and video clips from New York Red Bulls 0–2 Charlotte are on this page — open the videos tab to watch every goal.
›What is the head-to-head record between New York Red Bulls and Charlotte?
New York Red Bulls and Charlotte have met 10 times — 4 wins for New York Red Bulls, 3 wins for Charlotte and 3 draws.