Forsberg has goal and an assist in debut, NY Red Bulls beat FC Dallas 2-1 in home opener

The victory gives New York two wins and a draw in its first three games, its best start in four years.

HARRISON, N.J. — Emil Forsberg scored a goal and assisted on Lewis Morgan's game-winner in his home debut for the New York Red Bulls, sparking his new club to a 2-1 victory over FC Dallas on a very wet Saturday night.The Red Bulls signed the 32-year-old attacking midfielder for the Swedish National team from its sister club, RB Leipzig to a three-year contract in December.

Early in the second half the Red Bulls found a streaking Forsberg in the middle of the field and he, in turn, threaded a pass to Morgan in the center of the penalty area and he right-footed a shot into the lower left corner for the 2-0 advantage.FC Dallas had difficulty showcasing its newest player. Dallas signed 25-year-old Croatian striker Petar Musa from Portuguese powerhouse Benfica and scored in his debut against CF Montréal.

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