Cade Cowell passed the ball to Emil Forsberg, who maintained possession through traffic before setting up Hall for a tap-in in the 8th minute. Hall received a pass from 16-year-old rookie Adri Mehmeti and scored in the 40th minute to give New York a 2-0 halftime lead.
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It was the fifth career goal for Hall, who won’t turn 18 until March 24. He scored once in 26 appearances last season and twice in 11 appearances in 2024.
Horvath, a member of the US men’s national team, totaled six saves and lost a clean sheet in the sixth minute of second-half stoppage time on a goal from Tiago Souza. Horvath replaces Carlos Coronel, who left to play in Brazil after five seasons with the Red Bulls. Souza replaced Tyrese Spicer in the 76th minute of his MLS debut.
Maxime Crépeau finished with 11 saves in his first start as a goalkeeper for Orlando City after two seasons with the Portland Timbers. Crépeau, who made his 200th career start, replaces starter Pedro Gallese, who signed with Colombia’s Deportivo Cali after his contract expired.
Orlando City’s Wilder Cartagena limped off and was replaced by 19-year-old Colin Guske in the 14th minute. Guske played 13 minutes in five games last season.
Next
New York: Host the New England Revolution on Saturday.
Orlando City: Hosts Inter Miami on March 1.
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