New york red bulls vs new york city
A clash of the titans in the Big Apple!
The New York Red Bulls and New York City FC (NYCFC) are two professional soccer teams that play in Major League Soccer (MLS). Here's a brief overview of each team:
New York Red Bulls
- Nickname: The Red Bulls
- Founded: 1995
- Stadium: Red Bull Arena (Harrison, NJ)
- Colors: Red, white, and black
- Rivals: New York City FC, D.C. United
- Notable players: Bradley Wright-Phillips, Thierry Henry, Sacha Kljestan
New York City FC
- Nickname: The Pigeons
- Founded: 2013
- Stadium: Yankee Stadium (Bronx, NY)
- Colors: Sky blue, white, and navy blue
- Rivals: New York Red Bulls, Toronto FC
- Notable players: David Villa, Frank Lampard, Andrea Pirlo
The rivalry between the two teams is often referred to as the "New York Derby" or " Hudson River Derby". The teams have played each other 24 times, with the Red Bulls leading the series 12-9-3.
Some notable matches between the two teams include:
- 2015: NYCFC won 2-0 at Yankee Stadium, their first-ever win over the Red Bulls.
- 2016: The Red Bulls won 2-0 at Red Bull Arena, snapping a 10-game unbeaten streak for NYCFC.
- 2019: NYCFC won 2-1 at Yankee Stadium, with a late goal from Alexandru Mitriță securing the win.
The rivalry is fueled by the teams' geographic proximity, cultural differences, and the desire to be the top team in the New York City metropolitan area. The matches between the two teams are often intense and highly competitive, with a strong following from both sets of fans.