The New York Red Bulls (5-5-3, 18 pts.) face off against rivals New York City FC (5-5-3, 18 pts.) in the first New York Derby of the 2025 season on Saturday, May 17 at Citi Field.
Kickoff is set for 4:30 p.m. ET with coverage on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV in English and Spanish, and New York Red Bulls Radio presented by Sports Illustrated in English via the New York Red Bulls app and NewYorkRedBulls.com.
Coverage on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV begins at 4:30 p.m. ET. Neil Sika will have primary play-by-play responsibilities and will be alongside Lloyd Sam on the English side, while Jose Bauz will have the play-by-play responsibilities and will be alongside Ivan Kasanzew on the Spanish side.
New York Red Bulls Radio presented by Sports Illustrated begins at 4 p.m. ET with Countdown to Kickoff, presented by Toyota, hosted by Matt Harmon and Steve Jolley.
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This will be the 26th regular season matchup between New York and NYCFC, with the Red Bulls holding the advantage in the series with a 11-10-4 mark.
New York have posted a 2-2-1 mark in their last five matches against NYCFC across all competitions. The Red Bulls defeated NYCFC, 2-0, at Citi Field in the Eastern Conference Semifinals last season, which was the first-ever postseason matchup between the two clubs. Midfielder Felipe Carballo scored his second goal of the postseason and the game-winning goal.
New York midfielder Cameron Harper recorded his first MLS assist of the season in the Red Bulls’ last match against Nashville SC. Harper has recorded a goal contribution in back-to-back matches, after scoring his first MLS goal of the season in New York’s 7-0 win over LA Galaxy on May 10.
The Roseville, California native has recorded two career goal contributions against NYCFC.
Red Bulls Radio
Listen to every match, live, on New York Red Bulls Radio! Veteran soccer play-by-play voice Matt Harmon will handle the broadcasts alongside former MetroStars and Red Bulls standout Steve Jolley providing color commentary.
Following Saturday’s match, New York will return to Sports Illustrated Stadium on Wednesday, May 22 to face off against FC Dallas in the Round of 16 of the 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.
Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET with coverage on Paramount+, CBS Sports Network, and New York Red Bulls Radio presented by Sports Illustrated in English via the New York Red Bulls app and NewYorkRedBulls.com.
New York Red Bulls vs. FC Dallas
Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 16 at Sports Illustrated Stadium
