HARRISON, N.J. — Lewis Morgan scored three goals for his second career hat trick, Dante Vanzayer tied a league record with four assists, and the New York Red Bulls beat Inter Miami 4-0 on Saturday. .
Morgan, who played for Inter Miami from 2020 to 2021, gave the Red Bulls (3-1-1) the lead in the third minute with an assist from Vanzeil. In the 51st minute, Vanzeil again found Morgan for a goal, giving New York a 2-0 lead.
Vanzeil provided the assist for the third goal in the 66th minute on Vikerman Carmona’s goal, and Morgan and Vanzeil teamed up again to score in the 70th minute.
Ryan Mela made a total of two saves and kept a clean sheet for the Red Bulls in his first start of the season. CJ dos Santos saved one RBI in his first start of the season and second game of his career for Inter Miami (3-2-1).
Noah Allen appeared to score for the visitors in the 77th minute, but the goal was ruled out after review.
Lionel Messi, who is currently recovering from a hamstring injury sustained in a 2-2 draw with Nashville SC on March 7, was one of nine Inter Miami players due to injury or international duty.
Morgan’s first hat trick came last season when the Red Bulls beat Toronto FC 4-1. Morgan had seven goals and 12 assists in two seasons with Inter Miami.
Vanzeil tied the assist record set by Ante Razov of the Chicago Fire in 2000 against the New England Revolution.
The Red Bulls will travel to play Orlando City on Saturday. Inter Miami returns home to face New York City FC on Saturday.
