The New York Red Bulls are set for their final regular-season clash with NYCFC at Red Bull Arena on Friday, August 25 at 7 p.m. ET (TV: ESPN, STREAM: Watch ESPN, RADIO: New York Red Bulls Radio on Tunein).
With the countdown to the final derby underway, here are seven reasons to attend the match at Red Bull Arena.
BWP vs. Villa, Part III
In the previous New York Derby, Bradley Wright-Phillips and David Villa had an epic battle, featuring five goals between the strikers.
Wright-Phillips, who has scored 10 goals against NYCFC in eight MLS games, will look to get the best of his opponent in their final regular-season matchup.
Packed House
A derby match means a derby atmosphere, and Red Bull Arena is expected to be at capacity on Friday for another big game against NYCFC.
Take in the sights and sounds of Red Bull Arena at its very best against our rival, and be sure to arrive early to enjoy pre-game activities in the BULLEVARD and Biergarten.
Chance to Tie the Series in All Competitions
Although NYCFC has clinched the MLS series, the Red Bulls can tie the overall head-to-head series with a win on Friday.
New York eliminated City from the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup with a 1-0 win at home, their lone derby victory this year.
The Red Bulls trail the season series in all competitions, 1-2-0.
Closing the Third-Place Gap
With three points on Friday, the Red Bulls (12-10-2, 38 pts.) can close the gap on the third place Chicago Fire (12-8-5, 41 pts.).
Although Chicago has a game on Saturday, New York has one game in hand on the Fire.
The Red Bulls also have one game in hand on NYCFC (14-7-4, 46 pts.), who currently stand in second place.
Battle For New York
Every Red Bulls supporter knows New York is Red, but nothing drives the point home like three points against NYCFC.
The Red Bulls are 4-1-0 in all competitions against NYCFC in games played at Red Bull Arena.
New Lineup for the Red Bulls?
With three games in the span of seven days, New York rotated starters last week, which led to nine total changes in the Starting XI against the Portland Timbers.
With new signing Muhamed Keita training in full and a few players questionable for Friday with injury, could we see a new lineup against NYCFC?
Final Regular-Season Derby
Friday’s meeting between the two New York clubs will be the final time these teams faceoff until 2018, unless they meet in the MLS Cup Playoffs.
Make sure you lock in your seats now and catch the last New York Derby of the season!
