Off his two-goal performance, Lewis Morgan was named to MLS' Team of the Matchday, pres. by Audi, for Matchday 28.
The Red Bulls opened up the scoring in the 7th minute, when defender Dylan Nealis played a long ball within his own half into the path of forward Elias Manoel, who crossed it to Morgan, who placed it in the bottom right corner.
New York added a third in the 59th minute, when midfielder Dennis Gjengaar sent in a cross to the back post, which was headed down by Wiki Carmona into the path of Morgan, who placed the ball in the back of the net.
Morgan scored his 11th and 12th goals of the season and now has 33rd career MLS goals. He has scored goal in two of his last three matches.
Morgan now has scored 30 goals across all competitions for the Red Bulls, which ranks ninth place in franchise history for most goals scored by a player passing Adolfo Valencia. His 12 goals this season is now tied for second place in franchise history for most goals scored by a midfielder in a single season.
The Greenock, Scotland native has scored five career goals across all competitions against Cincinnati. He has tallied eight goal contributions (3G, 4A) in eight career MLS matches against Cincinnati.
Morgan ranks tied for second among active MLS midfielders in goals scored this season with 12.
The Scottish international has scored 26 MLS goals for the Red Bulls, which ties John Wolyniec for eighth place in franchise history for most MLS goals scored by a Red Bulls player.
