Emil Forsberg and the defending Eastern Conference champion New York Red Bulls did not start their 2025 MLS campaign on the right foot Saturday with a 1-0 loss to FC Cincinnati — a side picked by many to challenge for a top-three spot in the East this season.

Mohammed Sofo scored the first goal of his career, Emil Forsberg scored his first of the season and Carlos Coronel posted a clean sheet to lead the New York Red Bulls to a 2-0 victory over Nashville S

Omar Valencia gained possession along the lower right side of the field and dished the ball to Forsberg. Forsberg made a stutter step against Nashville defender Andy Najar and hooked a right-footed shot that easily found the top-left corner of the net.

The Red Bulls' social media team subtly poking fun at Nashville SC following their 2-0 win over their Eastern Conference rivals.

Mohammed Sofo and Emil Forsberg scored in the first half ... N.J. After honoring last season's team for winning the second Eastern Conference title in team history, the Red Bulls (1-1-0, 3 points ...

HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Mohammed Sofo scored the first goal of his career, Emil Forsberg scored his ... New York, the reigning Eastern Conference champions, took a 1-0 lead in the 7th minute ...