Coming to an end of their three-game road trip, the New York Red Bulls (15-6-3, 48 pts) make a short trip to the Bronx to play another edition of the New York Derby against New York City FC (14-6-5, 47 pts) on Wednesday, August 22 at Yankee Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET on FS1, FOX Sports GO and New York Red Bulls Radio in English and Spanish on TuneIn.
Here are 5 Reasons to tune into the match, presented by Franklin Group:
New York Derby
Wednesday's game marks the 14th edition of the New York Derby. The Red Bulls dominate the Derby with an 8-4-1 record across all competitions (MLS and U.S. Open Cup). In 2018, three Derby matches have been played, with Red Bulls winning two in dominating fashion, while NYCFC has one win. Wednesday’s Derby game marks the fourth encounter of the year between the New York sides.
When playing at Yankee Stadium, Red Bulls are 2-3-0, and on Wednesday, will look to level up.
Clash Atop Eastern Conference
This edition of the New York Derby will feature the Eastern Conference Standings’ second place (New York Red Bulls) and third place (NYCFC) clubs. A win for either side would elevate them nearer to the top of the Eastern Conference where Atlanta United (51 pts) reigns.
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With 11 goals, Bradley Wright-Phillips is the New York Derby’s leading goalscorer. Wright-Phillips has scored five of his 11 goals at Yankee Stadium.
Wright-Phillips has 15 goals so far this season and is in second place as the league's top goalscorer.
Royer Rolling
Daniel Royer has been in great form, scoring five goals in his last four games, including two braces over LAFC and Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Royer currently has 10 goals, trailing Wright-Phillips' 15 goals, and establishing himself as one of Red Bulls’ most lethal players.
Royer also scored a brace in the U.S. Open Cup game against NYCFC earlier in the year, which the Red Bulls went on to win 4-0.
End of the Road (Trip)
Wednesday’s game will put an end to New York Red Bulls’ three-game road trip, which included a 1-0 win at Chicago and a 2-2 draw at Vancouver, elevating Red Bulls’ road record to 6-4-2.
Following Wednesday’s game, Red Bulls will start a two-game homestand at Red Bull Arena, against D.C. United and the Houston Dynamo in the span of four days.
