Mohammed Sofo had been preparing for this moment long before it arrived. When New York Red Bulls head coach Sandro Schwarz called his name for the starting lineup, the 20-year-old Ghanaian forward wasn’t caught off guard—he was ready.

Stepping onto the field for his first Major League Soccer (MLS) start, Sofo wasted no time in making an impact. With confidence and composure, he found the back of the net early, setting the tone for Red Bulls’ 2-0 victory. His goal, a clinical finish, gave his team the lead before Emil Forsberg secured the win with a second-half strike.

“You have to always be ready. You never know when your chance will come,” Sofo reflected after the match. “Personally, I was ready to play. So when the coach told me, it wasn’t a shock—I was prepared for this moment.”

His performance has set the stage for an exciting season ahead, as Red Bulls fans eagerly watch what the young Ghanaian talent will bring next.