HARRISON, N.J. — In a stunning display of offensive prowess, the New York Red Bulls crushed the LA Galaxy 7-0 in a Major League Soccer (MLS) match on Saturday night, May 10, 2025. The Red Bulls' emphatic victory not only marked a significant turnaround for the team but also extended the Galaxy's winless streak to a record-breaking 12 games to start the season.
Emil Forsberg was the star of the show, contributing two goals and two assists, while Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting also netted a brace to lead New York to their highest-scoring game in nearly a decade. The Red Bulls' performance tied the club record for goals in a single match, previously set in 2016 against New York City FC.
Choupo-Moting opened the scoring early in the seventh minute with a well-placed shot from the right-center of the area that found the side-netting. Just nine minutes later, Forsberg doubled the lead, slipping past the Galaxy defense to finish a one-on-one chance against goalkeeper John McCarthy.
Forsberg's impact didn't stop there; he continued to shine by converting a free kick from 30 yards out that slipped under the crossbar, pushing the score to 4-0 in the 50th minute. The Red Bulls were relentless, with Cameron Harper scoring his first goal of the season in the 68th minute, followed by Dennis Gjengaar in the 88th minute. An own goal from LA's Miki Yamane capped the scoring in the third minute of stoppage time.
For the Galaxy, the defeat was yet another blow in what has been a dismal start to the season. With a record of 0-9-3, they now hold the unfortunate distinction of the longest winless streak to begin a season in MLS history. Their last victory came against the Red Bulls themselves, a 2-1 win on December 7, 2024, when they claimed the MLS Cup title.
Despite the significant loss, Galaxy head coach Greg Vanney remained optimistic, stating, "We need to regroup and focus on the next match. We have to find a way to turn this around." The pressure is mounting on Vanney and his squad, who have seen their playoff hopes dwindle as they sit at the bottom of the Western Conference.
The Red Bulls, on the other hand, have turned a corner after suffering a heavy 4-1 defeat to Inter Miami in their previous match. They bounced back with a morale-boosting victory in the U.S. Open Cup against Colorado Springs Switchbacks, booking their place in the last 16. Forsberg's performance has been a beacon of hope for the Red Bulls, who are now looking to build on this momentum.
As the match unfolded, the Red Bulls demonstrated their attacking depth and versatility, with Forsberg joining the ranks of Red Bulls legends by becoming one of only two players in the franchise's history to record multiple goals and assists in a single MLS game, a feat last accomplished by Antony De Avila in 1997.
Looking ahead, both teams face crucial challenges. The Galaxy will be desperate to notch their first win of the season, while the Red Bulls aim to maintain their newfound form. The next matches will be pivotal as both squads seek to shift their fortunes.
In the aftermath of this match, the Red Bulls celebrated their historic victory, while the Galaxy were left to ponder their next steps. With the season still young, there remains a glimmer of hope for the Galaxy, but they must quickly find a way to translate their efforts into results on the pitch. As the league continues, fans will be watching closely to see how these two storied franchises navigate their respective paths.
