The New York Red Bulls take on NYCFC in the Fourth Round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on Wednesday, June 14 at 8 p.m. ET (STREAM: NewYorkRedBulls.com, RADIO: New York Red Bulls Radio on TuneIn).
As gameday approaches, here are seven reasons to attend the U.S. Open Cup Derby.
First New York Derby of 2017
The Red Bulls and NYCFC will face each other in U.S. Open Cup for the first in history on Wednesday night.
The Red Bulls have won the head-to-head series in back-to-back seasons.
Win Or Go Home
There are no ties in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, so everything will be on the line Wednesday night.
If the teams are tied after 90 minutes, the game will head into extra time. If the clubs are still tied after 30 minutes of extra time, the match will be decided in a penalty kick shootout.
Expect an all out battle between two bitter rivals.
5-1-0 All-Time vs. NYCFC
The Red Bulls have enjoyed success the past two seasons against NYCFC, winning five out of six matchups.
RBNY has outscored City, 18-5.
Four Wins Clinch The Title
With MLS clubs entering the U.S. Open Cup competition in the Fourth Round, the Red Bulls can win the tournament with four consecutive wins.
New York has never won the tournament.
Battle For New York
Any time these clubs meet on the pitch, it’s more than a game: it’s a turf war.
The Red Bulls are undefeated when playing NYCFC at Red Bull Arena, 3-0-0, and will aim to extend that streak on Wednesday.
BWP Loves Scoring Against NYCFC
To say Bradley Wright-Phillips enjoys playing NYCFC would be an understatement.
In six games against their crosstown rival, the forward’s scored eight goals, the second most against a single opponent in his MLS career.
Sacha Kljestan Loves Assisting Against NYCFC
Red Bulls captain Sacha Kljestan has consistently found ways to create scoring opportunities for his teammates in the New York Derby.
In six games against City, Kljestan has racked up eight assists. The midfielder leads the Red Bulls in assists this season with six.
