Cade Cowell and Júnior Alonso stretch for the ball as Giuliano Galoppo closes in.
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In Pictures: New York Red Bulls 3–0 Atlanta United

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All photos by Wen Joseph.

The New York Red Bulls closed their MLS regular season with a 3–0 win over Atlanta United on Nov. 7 at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, N.J.

Adri Mehmeti opened the scoring in the 31st minute, getting past Atlanta goalkeeper Jayden Hibbert after his first shot was saved. Cade Cowell doubled the lead in the 54th minute after running onto a pass from Sekou Koné. Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty curled a late free kick into the top corner to finish the scoring, and Ethan Horvath kept a clean sheet.

Cade Cowell and Júnior Alonso stretch for the ball as Giuliano Galoppo closes in.
New York Red Bulls winger Cade Cowell battles Atlanta United defender Júnior Alonso for possession as Giuliano Galoppo closes in during the first half.
Adri Mehmeti runs away from goal smiling after scoring against Atlanta.
Mehmeti celebrates his opening goal as teammate Julian Hall follows and Hibbert gestures behind them.
Red Bulls fans unfurl a banner behind the goal through red and white smoke.
Red Bulls supporters raise a large banner amid red and white smoke after Cowell’s second-half goal doubles New York’s lead.
Ethan Horvath reaches for the ball at Miguel Almirón’s feet.
Horvath dives at the feet of Atlanta captain Miguel Almirón to challenge for the ball in the second half.
Miguel Almirón points with Ethan Horvath standing behind him.
Almirón gestures moments after his challenge with Horvath in the New York penalty area.
Alexey Miranchuk dribbles beside the touchline.
Atlanta midfielder Alexey Miranchuk carries the ball down the flank in the second half.
Cooper Sanchez approaches Ronald Donkor with the ball.
Atlanta midfielder Cooper Sanchez advances with the ball as New York’s Ronald Donkor squares up to him.
Alexey Miranchuk carries the ball as Sekou Koné and Devin Padelford converge.
Miranchuk tries to find a way through New York’s defense as Koné and Devin Padelford close him down.
Jay Fortune shields the ball from Sekou Koné and Devin Padelford.
Atlanta substitute Jay Fortune shields the ball from Koné as Padelford joins the challenge late in the second half.
A masked Red Bulls fan holds up three fingers amid smoke.
A masked Red Bulls supporter holds up three fingers amid smoke following New York’s 3–0 victory.

Wen Joseph is a sports photographer based in Hamilton, New Jersey. Having played soccer himself and being a passionate supporter of the game, he brings an understanding of its action, emotion and culture to his photography. Wen has photographed competitive soccer since 2023 and covers sports throughout Central New Jersey and the Philadelphia area. See more of his work at wenshoots.com.

One Comment

  1. Eric Boyle
    November 8, 2026 at 11:17 pm  ·  Reply

    Just a bit curious why “The Philly Soccer Page” is covering a win by the Pink Cows? Is Atlanta suddenly a bigger rival than New Jersey, oops, New York?

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