Mohammed Sofo achieved in unforgettable 1st MLS start, Red Bulls win against Nashville

March 1, 2025; Harrison, New Jersey, USA; The New York Red Bulls striker Mohammed Sofo (37) celebrates after he scored a goal in the first half against Nashville SC at Sports Illustrated Stadium. Mandatory loan: Vincent Carchietta-Mimagn Images

Mohammed Sofo should not be close to Nashville SC on Saturday evening against the New York Red Bulls starting line -up for her home start.

The 20-year-old Ghanaer was a late submarine after the star striker Lewis Morgan had been scratched due to an injury he had caught during the training on Friday, and added to an already concoring list of injuries for the team's attackers. The new signing giktor Bogacz has to deal with a back injury, Serge Ingoma is on the road with a belly problem, and Roald Mitchell knocked on his knee.

Certainly a premature replacement. He found out of head coach Sandro Schwarz on the morning of the Amsturm on Saturday evening that he would start his first career MLS start in the third career instead of Morgan.

“I didn't know about it [Morgan’s injury]”Sofo said. “So I got in [Saturday] And [Schwarz] Told me that I started tonight … I was ready to play. When he told me I played, it wasn't shock because I was mentally ready. “

He didn't have to wait long to get an effect.

In the seventh minute, he hopped on an Eric Maxim Choupo Moting shot, which abrased from the right post and slashed him past the expanded Nashville goalkeeper from Nashville, Joseph Willis. An MLS goal of the first career in his first career.

First @Mls Start.

First MLS goal‼ euen@Audi | #Redrunsdeep pic.twitter.com/3j4x5f6HXJ

– New York Red Bulls (@NewyOrredbulls) March 2, 2025

“I am very happy to score. Basically, it is part of my job: creating opportunities and goals, ”said Sofo. “To be honest, I've been waiting for this moment for a long time. I worked very hard. I didn't know when the chance would come, but I was always ready … I think I'm just happy. I am happy about this moment. “

He won't have many easier goals to end in his career, regardless of how long it stretches. But the end of the end cannot simply be switched in the right place at the right time.

“On the training area, the coaches always tell us that they have to be ready if they are before the goal of the goal when they shoot,” said Sofo. “You never know what's going to happen, so I think it is something we are used to.”

Sofo spent the majority of the two previous seasons to work through the Red Bulls' Academy, which plays in MLS Next Pro. He started 17 of his 18 appearances and scored six goals with six templates.

“It is good to not only have these boys, but also to have the mind [make an impact] When Guy comes in directly from the second team, ”said Schwarz. “This is very, very important for us because we have some injuries. We have some players who are on the road, but now it's a good reaction. A very good reaction. And I am very proud of the entire team of all boys.

More information about Mohammed Sofo and The Red Bulls can be found at amny.com