Match Summary
New York Red Bulls and San Jose Earthquakes drew 1:1. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2023. Goals were scored by C. Espinoza 80′, T. Barlow 7 90′. 5 yellow cards were shown. New York Red Bulls had 51% possession while San Jose Earthquakes held 49%. New York Red Bulls had 15 shots (5 on target) compared to 10 (3 on target) for San Jose Earthquakes. Expected goals: New York Red Bulls 2.07 — San Jose Earthquakes 0.83. New York Red Bulls made 4 substitutions, San Jose Earthquakes made 4.
Match Events
Key match events between New York Red Bulls and San Jose Earthquakes — 2 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
assist: C. Gruezo
Match Statistics
New York Red Bulls had 51% possession against San Jose Earthquakes's 49%. New York Red Bulls registered 15 shots (5 on target) while San Jose Earthquakes managed 10 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 5–4. Fouls committed: 13–13.
Lineups
New York Red Bulls lined up in a 3-4-1-2 formation under G. Struber, while San Jose Earthquakes deployed a 4-3-3 under L. Gonzalez.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for New York Red Bulls is 7.01, compared to — for San Jose Earthquakes. 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 Carlos Coronel (7.06), while San Jose Earthquakes's best-rated player is —.
Defensive Solidity
New York Red Bulls deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against San Jose Earthquakes's 4-man backline averaging —. 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 6.97, versus San Jose Earthquakes's 3 rated —. 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 —, compared to 3 for San Jose Earthquakes 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.
Discipline
New York Red Bulls's starters have collected 3 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for San Jose Earthquakes. 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 29.3 (youngest: A. Reyes (26), oldest: C. Burke (34)), while San Jose Earthquakes average 29.0 (youngest: J. Marcinkowski (28), oldest: Carlos Akapo (32)). 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 26 league appearances each, versus 0 for San Jose Earthquakes. 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
Substitutes
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, New York Red Bulls have recorded 1 wins, 1 draws and 4 defeats. San Jose Earthquakes show 2 wins, 0 draws and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
New York Red Bulls and San Jose Earthquakes have met 2 times — New York Red Bulls won 1, San Jose Earthquakes won 0, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. New York Red Bulls leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 3 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 1.50 per match (2 for the home side, 1 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 0 games (0%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–1 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 15 Mar 2026