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Tai Baribo leads DC United to 2-1 win over Red Bulls

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 1:56 AM

Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Tai Baribo leads DC United to 2-1 win over Red Bulls

Summary

Tai Baribo scored a penalty kick and assisted on another goal as D.C. United defeated the New York Red Bulls 2-1 on Wednesday night. Baribo opened the scoring with his 15th goal of the season in the 5th minute. Silvan Hefti's header just before halftime doubled the lead for D.C. United. After Lucas Bartlett received a second yellow card, the Red Bulls reduced the deficit to 2-1 with Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting's goal in the 71st minute. Goalkeeper Sean Johnson made six saves for D.C. United, who improved their home record to 5-5-5, while New York fell to 5-7-3 on the road. D.C. United's next match is against Orlando City on Saturday, while New York will host Toronto FC.

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By the Numbers

•DC United scored first with Baribo's penalty in the 5th minute.
•Hefti's stoppage-time header made it 2-0 at halftime.
•Red Bulls reduced the lead with Choupo-Moting's goal in the 71st minute.
•DC United goalkeeper Sean Johnson made six crucial saves.
•D.C. United will play Orlando City next, Red Bulls face Toronto FC.

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1:56 AMYahoo Sports — Tai Baribo scores on PK, adds assist to lead DC United to 2-1 victory over Red Bulls

What they're saying

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Tai Baribo scored on a penalty kick then added an assist to lead D. United to a 2-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Wednesday night.
— Yahoo Sports

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