In the most important Hudson River Derby yet, New York City FC tried but could not get the best of the New York Red Bulls, falling 0-2 in the Conference Semifinals of the MLS Cup Playoffs at Citi Field on Saturday night. NYCFC's 2024 season is over, while the Red Bulls advanced to the Conference Finals for the first time since 2018.
First-half goals from Felipe Carballo and Dante Vanzeir were enough to carry the Red Bulls to their first win over New York City this season after losing both meetings in the regular season.
GAME STATS
New York City: 25 shots, 6 shots on target, 62.9% possession, 585 passes, 81% pass accuracy, 9 fouls, 1 save
New York Red Bulls: 8 shots, 3 shots on target, 37.1% possession, 235 passes, 51.5% pass accuracy, 18 fouls, 6 saves
Goals:
• New York Red Bulls, Felipe Carballo, 16'
• New York Red Bulls, Dante Vanzeir, 25'
Attendance: 24,891
New York City: 25 shots, 6 shots on target, 62.9% possession, 585 passes, 81% pass accuracy, 9 fouls, 1 save
New York Red Bulls: 8 shots, 3 shots on target, 37.1% possession, 235 passes, 51.5% pass accuracy, 18 fouls, 6 saves
Goals:
• New York Red Bulls, Felipe Carballo, 16'
• New York Red Bulls, Dante Vanzeir, 25'
Attendance: 24,891
New York City FC 0 - 2 New York Red Bulls: Rate the players
The season ended with a crushing defeat for New York City FC, losing at Citi Field to their arch-rivals to bow out of the MLS Cup Playoffs.
Hudson River Blue Staff
Sluggish first half
In the first two Hudson River Derby meetings earlier this season, NYCFC came out of the gates hot and scored in the first five minutes.
