Ethan Horvath put in a measured, impact performance as New York Red Bulls beat New York City FC 1-0 at Yankee Stadium in MLS. The goalkeeper worked smartly in limited minutes and delivered when it counted. With sharp saves and calm decision making, he helped the visitors close the door in the second half. It all added up to an 8.3 Sofascore Rating and a derby win to carry back across the river.

Shot-stopping that changed the derby

Ethan Horvath delivered a sharp performance in the Hudson River derby. The New York Red Bulls goalkeeper finished with 4 saves as his side won 1-0 at Yankee Stadium. Three of those stops came from inside the box, the high-danger area NYCFC usually thrives in. He also won 1 aerial duel, showing command when the ball hung in the air. His sweeping read was on point too, with 1 out-of-box intervention completed to snuff out danger.

Most importantly, the shot-stopping added real value. Horvath posted 1.07 goals prevented on the night, a sign of quality against efforts that carried threat. His keeper save value came in at 0.8646, another pointer that these were not routine takes. In just 46 minutes, that combination of volume and difficulty helped settle a tight MLS rivalry.

Distribution under pressure at Yankee Stadium

With the ball, Horvath kept things simple and mostly safe. He attempted 24 passes and completed 14, often choosing the clean option in his own half. He went 12 of 15 on passes in his own half, a platform for the team to reset. Into the opposition half he was 2 of 9, which matched the game state and territory. Long distribution featured often, as he tried 15 long balls and landed 6.

He finished with 34 touches and 11 lost possessions, fair numbers for a keeper in a tight MLS game. He carried the ball 4 times for 25.59 meters in total, without progressive carries registered. The net progression number was slightly negative at -4.44, which reflects pragmatic choices rather than risk. Add one accurate sweeper action and the picture is of a goalkeeper balancing tempo and territory.

How this fits his MLS season so far

The outing also fits the arc of his 2026 MLS season. Across 26 appearances, Horvath holds a 6.95 Sofascore Rating, powered by 88 saves. He has 3 clean sheets so far, plus 18 high claims and a perfect 24 successful runs out. His goals prevented total sits at 1.52, now boosted further by the 1.07 from the derby. Distribution remains a regular tool, with 250 long balls attempted and 74 accurate, a 29.6 percent clip.

He has completed 510 passes at 73.8 percent accuracy, with most of that work coming in his own half. Errors are rare, with 1 leading to a goal and 1 to a shot over the season. The consistency shows in 26 starts and nearly 2,300 minutes, while keeping cards and fouls off his record. Add one Team of the Week appearance, and the trajectory points to a reliable MLS starter.

Match context: a narrow Hudson River win

This was an MLS 2026 clash played at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. New York City FC hosted the New York Red Bulls, and the visitors left with a 1-0 win. Referee Jon Freemon oversaw the match, with 3 minutes added in the first half and 4 in the second. The game page on Sofascore lists xG, highlights, heatmaps and full lineups for a deeper look. Horvath logged 46 minutes in this one, helping see out the result in the second half.

NYCFC generated pressure in the box, but the Red Bulls goalkeeper’s saves kept the clean sheet intact. The final was narrow, yet the defensive execution traveled well in a noisy venue. For derby context, historical numbers and live trends, the Sofascore match center helps tell the story. Fans tracking the broader season picture can follow the MLS 2026 tournament page for standings and fixtures.

Sofascore view and where to follow

On Sofascore, Horvath’s performance graded out at a strong 8.3 Sofascore Rating. That score reflects the saves, the value of those saves and the timing in a rivalry match. His player profile compiles every touch, pass map and stop from this game. You can also compare this outing to his season trend, including save locations and goals prevented charts. For New York Red Bulls supporters, it is a clean, data-backed way to relive a derby away win.

If you prefer quick hits, the match center shows live momentum, xG race and expected threat by phase. For deep dives, the heatmap and player statistics tabs are a useful pairing on mobile and web. Follow the MLS 2026 page to keep track of fixtures, form tables and playoff races in Major League Soccer. And if you like alerts, set notifications on Sofascore to catch the next Red Bulls showdown in real time.

In a derby decided by details, Ethan Horvath supplied the right ones. Four saves, 1.07 goals prevented and steady distribution helped the Red Bulls leave the Bronx with three points. For a goalkeeper measured by moments, this was an efficient, winning shift.