The straightforward transition in preseason has allowed several different Red Bulls players to focus on developing their leadership qualities, mixing that in with whatever personal goals they have for themselves. That includes Choupo-Moting, who left Bayern for the U.S. for new off-field adventures as much as fresh experiences on the field.

New York Red Bulls started as the NY/NJ MetroStars, one of the original MLS founders. Prior to the 1996 kickoff season, the club signed top U.S. players Tab

FC Cincinnati opened its season with a Saturday night win over New York Red Bulls at TQL Stadium. Cincinnati won 1-0 and took the lead with a 70th-minute goal by striker Kévin Denkey, who was acquired this offseason as well as midfielder Evander.

FC Cincinnati kicked off its 2025 Major League Soccer season Saturday night, doing battle against the New York Red Bulls.

Then a warm-up will occur this weekend into early next week. According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, quite a bit of cloud cover and some flurries are forecast for Friday morning. Then the day will continue with mostly cloudy to overcast skies which should keep temperatures a bit on the colder side.

New York Red Bulls started as the NY/NJ MetroStars, one of the original MLS founders. Prior to the 1996 kickoff season, the club signed top U.S. players Tab Ramos and Tony Meola, plus Italian superstar midfielder Roberto Donadoni. Most folks expected them to be the dominant team in the league, but this never came to fruition.