Only three other players have ever appeared in MLS for both New York City FC and the Red Bulls and a new player hasn't joined that short list since the 2015 season.
What went so wrong in the Hudson River Derby loss, and what to make of New York City FC's reported Matt Miazga signing, its four big international call-ups, and the trip to play Atlanta United to start a four-match road swing.
After NYCFC lost 1-0 to Red Bull New York at Yankee Stadium, James Sands discussed his errant pass leading to the Red Bull goal, while his coach Pascal Jansen said his team deserved more from the match based on the chances they created.
Julian Hall scored a 57th-minute goal for Red Bull New York following an errant back pass by James Sands, enough for the Red Bulls to win 1-0 at Yankee Stadium and climb over NYCFC in the Eastern Conference table with eight games to play.
The Hudson River Derby is back in the Bronx, and maybe for the last time, as NYCFC and Red Bull New York play a high-stakes 35th match and third this year.
Just two points separates New York City FC in eighth place and Red Bully New York in 10th in the MLS Eastern Conference, making this one of the more consequential Hudson River Derby matches in recent memory.
Red Bull New York struggled since the World Cup break ended but snapped a six-match winless streak last time out, though they're still waiting for striker Julian Hall to end his goal drought, and still looking for more defensive stability and consistency.
The highs and lows of a win over RSL and a gut-wrenching loss to New England. Plus, Alonso Martínez returns, Luighi breaks out, NYCFC II pushes for playoffs and makes moves for its future, and a big preview the Red Bulls coming to Yankee Stadium.
It's now a three-match unbeaten streak for New York City FC as they overcame a serious-looking Maxi Moralez injury and a one-goal deficit at halftime to draw 1-1 with the Red Bulls.
New York City FC plays Red Bull New York for the 34th time, with New York City riding a streak of three straight away wins in the derby.
Their back-line has improved a bit and now has Justin Che back healthy, but wingers Cade Cowell and Jorge Ruvalcaba, not striker Julian Hall, might be the X-factors in this latest Hudson River Derby.
Pascal Jansen and his players discuss the club's three corner-kick goals and Malachi Jones's first start since 2024 in the win over Red Bull New York to reach the US Open Cup quarterfinals.
Three different New York City FC defenders scored headers from Maxi Moralez corner kicks, enough for a 3-1 win in Harrison to book a spot in the US Open Cup quarterfinals for the third time in NYCFC's history.
It's Hudson River Derby day in the US Open Cup's Round of 16 as New York City FC will try to knock their cross-river rivals out of a cup competition for the first time in their sixth meeting in a win-or-go-home game.
The Red Bulls enter the 33rd installment of the Hudson River Derby with a defense conceding lots of goals, but also with a red-hot forward in Julian Hall and a perfect five-for-five record against NYCFC in knockout games.
