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MLS: New York City FC v New York Red Bulls – live! MLS: New York City FC v New York Red Bulls – as it happened
(35 minutes later)
6.55pm ET23:55
Full-time: New York City FC 1-3 New York Red Bulls
And that’s it. The Red Bulls are deserved winners. NYC FC got off to a storming start but they were over as a threat after 15 minutes. After that, the Red Bulls had too much composure and too much craft for their rivals.
“As a New Yorker who never really got into the Red Bulls, what are people seeing in NYCFC?” asks Matt Richman. “Excellent branding aside, the ownership and the performance on the pitch isn’t really a selling point for would-be fans. Can a result like this slow down fan acquisition?”
You can slow down their millions of petro-dollars for a while, Matt but they will tell eventually. Give them a few seasons and they’ll be just fine/sickening (delete as appropriate).
Updated at 6.58pm ET
6.54pm ET23:54
90 min+1: NYC FC have had a few decent chances as the game ticks down - Robles has to deal with another shot from distance. But it’s all too late, and the Red Bulls are winding down a gear anyway.
6.53pm ET23:53
90 min: There will be of three minutes of added misery for NYC FC. Having said that, Allen has a decent chance on the break after a nice string of passes across the field but Robles palms it away.
6.51pm ET23:51
88 min: McNamara tries this:
But comes up something closer to this:
Which sums up the second-half
6.48pm ET23:48
86 min: The pitch is still causing problems. Wright-Phillips slips in the area, the same one that a few players have had trouble with today. The official attendance is 40,070 - the atmosphere has been good but not quite as crazy as the first derby. Oh, and the Red Bulls should have scored their fourth. Zizzo crafts a fine chance for the new sub Sanchez but the ball hits the post when it really should have hit the back of the net.
6.43pm ET23:43
82 min: Villa is attempting to keep his team in the game on his own. His shot skips off the pitch and just wide of Robles’s right-hand post.
6.41pm ET23:41
79 min: Kljestan is running off a knock but looks OK to continue. Perrinelle is arguing with the ref about something. Not a great idea when you’ve been booked. Also when you’ve just blatantly handballed on the edge of the area. NYC FC have a free-kick. It’s decent one too from Villa but doesn’t have enough zing to beat Robles.
6.38pm ET23:386.38pm ET23:38
76 min: NYC FC nearly pull one back. Poku unleashes a stinging shot that Robles has to tip away - a great effort and and even better save. Meanwhile, Gareth Bale signs for NYC FC (kind of):76 min: NYC FC nearly pull one back. Poku unleashes a stinging shot that Robles has to tip away - a great effort and and even better save. Meanwhile, Gareth Bale signs for NYC FC (kind of):
Gareth Bale pictured at the Yankee Stadium for the #NYCvNY match. pic.twitter.com/UGApJHAEPhGareth Bale pictured at the Yankee Stadium for the #NYCvNY match. pic.twitter.com/UGApJHAEPh
6.36pm ET23:366.36pm ET23:36
GOAL! New York City FC 1-3 New York Red Bulls (Miazga 74)GOAL! New York City FC 1-3 New York Red Bulls (Miazga 74)
Corner for Red Bulls. Understandably, they decide to float it towards the 6ft5in Miazma at the far post, and he plants it past Saunders.Corner for Red Bulls. Understandably, they decide to float it towards the 6ft5in Miazma at the far post, and he plants it past Saunders.
6.34pm ET23:346.34pm ET23:34
72 min: Probably NYC FC’s best move of the second-half. Poku and Villa move it across the edge of the area before the Spaniard shoots low and hard. But it’s wide of the target.72 min: Probably NYC FC’s best move of the second-half. Poku and Villa move it across the edge of the area before the Spaniard shoots low and hard. But it’s wide of the target.
6.32pm ET23:326.32pm ET23:32
70 min: A bad slip in midfield from NYC FC sets Kljestan free. But after his magnificent through ball a few moments ago, this one is terrible and his hit behind Wright-Phillips. Brovsky is replaced by Calle. Brovsky put the “slow” in “Wow, Brovsky is slow” so assume that’s part of the reason as FC chase the game.70 min: A bad slip in midfield from NYC FC sets Kljestan free. But after his magnificent through ball a few moments ago, this one is terrible and his hit behind Wright-Phillips. Brovsky is replaced by Calle. Brovsky put the “slow” in “Wow, Brovsky is slow” so assume that’s part of the reason as FC chase the game.
Updated at 6.33pm ETUpdated at 6.33pm ET
6.30pm ET23:306.30pm ET23:30
67 min: Zizzo on for Abang. So now you know.67 min: Zizzo on for Abang. So now you know.
6.28pm ET23:286.28pm ET23:28
66 min: GOAAA ... Oh. Wright-Phillips should have killed the game off there. Kljestan plays a lovely, angled ball into the forward’s feet and he’s one-on-one with the keeper. But with pretty much the whole goal to aim at, he fails to find the back of me. And NYC FC are still in this ... just.66 min: GOAAA ... Oh. Wright-Phillips should have killed the game off there. Kljestan plays a lovely, angled ball into the forward’s feet and he’s one-on-one with the keeper. But with pretty much the whole goal to aim at, he fails to find the back of me. And NYC FC are still in this ... just.
6.25pm ET23:256.25pm ET23:25
63 min: New York City FC are now restricted to long shots. McNamara unleashes one from distance but Robles has time to sit down, light his pipe, make a cool drink and watch the ball sail over the bar.63 min: New York City FC are now restricted to long shots. McNamara unleashes one from distance but Robles has time to sit down, light his pipe, make a cool drink and watch the ball sail over the bar.
6.23pm ET23:236.23pm ET23:23
61 min: Grella jinks into the box but fails to see Wright-Phillips who was completely on his own on the penalty spot.61 min: Grella jinks into the box but fails to see Wright-Phillips who was completely on his own on the penalty spot.
6.22pm ET23:226.22pm ET23:22
60 min: Pirlo solutions:60 min: Pirlo solutions:
I figured out how #NYCFC should deploy Pirlo - trade him to FC Dallas for Matt Hedges & 4 million dollars, then start Hedges at CB.I figured out how #NYCFC should deploy Pirlo - trade him to FC Dallas for Matt Hedges & 4 million dollars, then start Hedges at CB.
6.21pm ET23:216.21pm ET23:21
58 min: Perrinelle has been booked, by the way. Just before Wright-Phillips hit the post. My commentary is now operating backwards in time.58 min: Perrinelle has been booked, by the way. Just before Wright-Phillips hit the post. My commentary is now operating backwards in time.
Yeah, Pirlo won't address #NYCFC's defensive problems...Yeah, Pirlo won't address #NYCFC's defensive problems...
6.19pm ET23:196.19pm ET23:19
57 min: Wright-Phillips strikes the post! As Poku ambles on the Red Bulls have some space and BWP twists and turns in the area before striking the ball across Saunders and on to the foot of the post. Luckily for NYC FC, it rebounds out to safety.57 min: Wright-Phillips strikes the post! As Poku ambles on the Red Bulls have some space and BWP twists and turns in the area before striking the ball across Saunders and on to the foot of the post. Luckily for NYC FC, it rebounds out to safety.
6.18pm ET23:186.18pm ET23:18
55 min: Maybe the Red Bulls changed studs at half-time and can no actually run around without slipping over. Or maybe the fact that NYC FC can’t string a pass together had something to do with it. That said, FC have a decent chance as McNamara narrowly misses connecting with a free-kick swinging into the box. Poku is on for Ballouchy.55 min: Maybe the Red Bulls changed studs at half-time and can no actually run around without slipping over. Or maybe the fact that NYC FC can’t string a pass together had something to do with it. That said, FC have a decent chance as McNamara narrowly misses connecting with a free-kick swinging into the box. Poku is on for Ballouchy.
6.15pm ET23:156.15pm ET23:15
GOAL! New York City FC 1-2 New York Red Bulls (Duvall 52)GOAL! New York City FC 1-2 New York Red Bulls (Duvall 52)
Duvall slams the ball home from close range but he has Abang to thanks, who rose to head in a crowd of players straight to his team-mate’s feet. A fantastic leap. Somewhere in the stands, Pirlo warms up for another kiss.Duvall slams the ball home from close range but he has Abang to thanks, who rose to head in a crowd of players straight to his team-mate’s feet. A fantastic leap. Somewhere in the stands, Pirlo warms up for another kiss.
6.13pm ET23:136.13pm ET23:13
50 min: Pirlo is taking time out from seeing his future team to have a little kiss with his wife. I assume it’s his wife anyway. If it isn’t, I hope she isn’t watching. Anyway, good to see his relationship is going well even if his team are imploding.50 min: Pirlo is taking time out from seeing his future team to have a little kiss with his wife. I assume it’s his wife anyway. If it isn’t, I hope she isn’t watching. Anyway, good to see his relationship is going well even if his team are imploding.
6.11pm ET23:116.11pm ET23:11
GOAL! New York City FC 1-1 New York Red Bulls (Wright Phillips 47)GOAL! New York City FC 1-1 New York Red Bulls (Wright Phillips 47)
What a goal! And that had been coming-ish. Wright-Phillips has drifted into the middle of the park more has the game has gone on. It’s pretty effective: the ball is crossed in from the left and Wright-Phillips connects sweetly with a left-footed volley. Saunders has no chance.What a goal! And that had been coming-ish. Wright-Phillips has drifted into the middle of the park more has the game has gone on. It’s pretty effective: the ball is crossed in from the left and Wright-Phillips connects sweetly with a left-footed volley. Saunders has no chance.
6.08pm ET23:086.08pm ET23:08
46 min: And we’re back. Zubar is off for Perrinelle. Not a tactical change, Zubar has picked up an injury.46 min: And we’re back. Zubar is off for Perrinelle. Not a tactical change, Zubar has picked up an injury.
5.56pm ET22:565.56pm ET22:56
Half-time thoughts: Hard to disagree with Kreis: his team dominated early on and should have been 2-0 up after 10 minutes. But they lost focus after that, and the Red Bulls managed to disrupt their rhythm and drive. Wright-Phillips has started to look dangerous too, this is far from over despite NYC FC yet to lose when leading at half-time this season.Half-time thoughts: Hard to disagree with Kreis: his team dominated early on and should have been 2-0 up after 10 minutes. But they lost focus after that, and the Red Bulls managed to disrupt their rhythm and drive. Wright-Phillips has started to look dangerous too, this is far from over despite NYC FC yet to lose when leading at half-time this season.
#NYCFC's McNamara looks like a Mike Myers playing an unlikely Scot soccer superhero. #NYCFCvNYRB#NYCFC's McNamara looks like a Mike Myers playing an unlikely Scot soccer superhero. #NYCFCvNYRB
5.52pm ET22:525.52pm ET22:52
Half-time: Wright-Phillips shouts for handball after his shot is deflected but his appeals are waved away. Jason Kreis is interviewed as he trots into the tunnel “It was a great start. But apart from the first 20 minutes we were poor ... we’re not finding our midfielders.”Half-time: Wright-Phillips shouts for handball after his shot is deflected but his appeals are waved away. Jason Kreis is interviewed as he trots into the tunnel “It was a great start. But apart from the first 20 minutes we were poor ... we’re not finding our midfielders.”
5.50pm ET22:505.50pm ET22:50
45 min+2: Duvall loops a high, swinging cross into the box but the generally excellent Saunders is off his line to claim the ball.45 min+2: Duvall loops a high, swinging cross into the box but the generally excellent Saunders is off his line to claim the ball.
5.48pm ET22:485.48pm ET22:48
45 min: Three minutes of added time.45 min: Three minutes of added time.
5.48pm ET22:485.48pm ET22:48
44 min: A weird ricochet results in Abang gaining possession around four yards out but quick thinking from Saunders snuffs out the danger as he springs on top of the ball.44 min: A weird ricochet results in Abang gaining possession around four yards out but quick thinking from Saunders snuffs out the danger as he springs on top of the ball.
5.45pm ET22:455.45pm ET22:45
43 min: Plenty of people commenting on the lack of width on the pitch. Not exactly Pirlo-friendly.43 min: Plenty of people commenting on the lack of width on the pitch. Not exactly Pirlo-friendly.
Really hard to imagine Pirlo doing much good when he is forced to play on this U-14 sized field that @NYCFC plays on. #NYCFCvNYRBReally hard to imagine Pirlo doing much good when he is forced to play on this U-14 sized field that @NYCFC plays on. #NYCFCvNYRB
5.44pm ET22:445.44pm ET22:44
42 min: Villa and Robles are booked after calling each other names. Seemed a bit harsh, what’s the point of sport if you can’t swear at each other?42 min: Villa and Robles are booked after calling each other names. Seemed a bit harsh, what’s the point of sport if you can’t swear at each other?
5.43pm ET22:435.43pm ET22:43
40 min: Free-kick to NYC FC around 30 yards out from a dangerous-ish angle. It’s cleared by the Red Bulls and the ball falls to Villa who unleashes a hilariously inaccurate shot into the Hudson. Still, I guess the World Cup win kind of makes up for that.40 min: Free-kick to NYC FC around 30 yards out from a dangerous-ish angle. It’s cleared by the Red Bulls and the ball falls to Villa who unleashes a hilariously inaccurate shot into the Hudson. Still, I guess the World Cup win kind of makes up for that.
Another angle on that McNamara goal @tom_lutz - great finish. Enjoying the commentary, thanks! via @caughtoffside pic.twitter.com/zVjOlkrTg2Another angle on that McNamara goal @tom_lutz - great finish. Enjoying the commentary, thanks! via @caughtoffside pic.twitter.com/zVjOlkrTg2
5.40pm ET22:405.40pm ET22:40
37 min: The Red Bulls are on top now. Another dangerous ball into the box from Lawrence that eludes the entire FC defence. And the entire Red Bulls attack for that matter.37 min: The Red Bulls are on top now. Another dangerous ball into the box from Lawrence that eludes the entire FC defence. And the entire Red Bulls attack for that matter.
5.38pm ET22:385.38pm ET22:38
34 min: Ooof. Nearly an equaliser: the ball is slashed into the far post by Lawrence and Grella bombs into the area to head home. Or he would have done if he was slightly quicker. Instead he has to make do with scaring a good portion of Yankee Stadium to death. Or near to death, anyway. Or maybe 3% of the way to death.34 min: Ooof. Nearly an equaliser: the ball is slashed into the far post by Lawrence and Grella bombs into the area to head home. Or he would have done if he was slightly quicker. Instead he has to make do with scaring a good portion of Yankee Stadium to death. Or near to death, anyway. Or maybe 3% of the way to death.
Updated at 5.39pm ETUpdated at 5.39pm ET
5.33pm ET22:335.33pm ET22:33
31 min: The City crowd want Pirlo. Don’t worry, you’ll get Pirlo:31 min: The City crowd want Pirlo. Don’t worry, you’ll get Pirlo:
A 'We want Pirlo' chant breaks out as they show Pirlo and Frank Lampard on the jumbotron mid-game. #NYCFC #NYCvNYA 'We want Pirlo' chant breaks out as they show Pirlo and Frank Lampard on the jumbotron mid-game. #NYCFC #NYCvNY
Bradley Wright-Phillips has been (predictably) the Red Bulls most dangerous player today. He has found himself in space a few times - on this occasion he turns and flashes a ball across the face of goal.Bradley Wright-Phillips has been (predictably) the Red Bulls most dangerous player today. He has found himself in space a few times - on this occasion he turns and flashes a ball across the face of goal.
5.30pm ET22:305.30pm ET22:30
28 min: Corner to NYC FC. It’s a nasty inswinger but the Red Bulls are there to head clear. Villa players a lovely one-two and finds the ball at his feet. As he attempts to cut the ball back and slips though - Taylor Twellman on ESPN reckons a few of the players have the wrong boots on for the slippy (baseball) outfield at Yankee Stadium.28 min: Corner to NYC FC. It’s a nasty inswinger but the Red Bulls are there to head clear. Villa players a lovely one-two and finds the ball at his feet. As he attempts to cut the ball back and slips though - Taylor Twellman on ESPN reckons a few of the players have the wrong boots on for the slippy (baseball) outfield at Yankee Stadium.
5.27pm ET22:275.27pm ET22:27
25 min: Wright-Phillips juggles the ball in the NYC FC box but only manages to fall over. Abang was OK after that challenge with Wingert. Wingert, however, limps off with a knee injury sustained in the same incident and will be replaced by Brovsky.25 min: Wright-Phillips juggles the ball in the NYC FC box but only manages to fall over. Abang was OK after that challenge with Wingert. Wingert, however, limps off with a knee injury sustained in the same incident and will be replaced by Brovsky.
5.25pm ET22:255.25pm ET22:25
23 min: The camera cuts to Pirlo and he gets a biggish cheer. Or maybe they’re cheering his kids who are sitting next to him. Or LL Cool J - also in the stadium - in a tribute to NCIS: Los Angeles. “The Red Bulls’ bus was an hour late to the ground, you say,” writes Justin Kavanagh. “Perhaps the Governor’s already closed the bridges.”23 min: The camera cuts to Pirlo and he gets a biggish cheer. Or maybe they’re cheering his kids who are sitting next to him. Or LL Cool J - also in the stadium - in a tribute to NCIS: Los Angeles. “The Red Bulls’ bus was an hour late to the ground, you say,” writes Justin Kavanagh. “Perhaps the Governor’s already closed the bridges.”
5.22pm ET22:225.22pm ET22:22
20 min: Wingert in action again, a nasty-looking collision with Abang has both players down clutching themselves. Wingert is limping to the sidelines but should be OK to carry on.20 min: Wingert in action again, a nasty-looking collision with Abang has both players down clutching themselves. Wingert is limping to the sidelines but should be OK to carry on.
5.20pm ET22:205.20pm ET22:20
18 min: Diskerud is causing plenty of problems with his incisive runs into the box, and the Red Bulls are having trouble containing them. One leads to a corner, which lands at Wingert’s feet. He gets a little too cute, attempting a backheel from three yards out but it’s badly done and goes wide. At the other end, Wright-Phillips has the ball in the net but it was offside.18 min: Diskerud is causing plenty of problems with his incisive runs into the box, and the Red Bulls are having trouble containing them. One leads to a corner, which lands at Wingert’s feet. He gets a little too cute, attempting a backheel from three yards out but it’s badly done and goes wide. At the other end, Wright-Phillips has the ball in the net but it was offside.
5.18pm ET22:185.18pm ET22:18
15 min: If you want to see the goal, it’s here:15 min: If you want to see the goal, it’s here:
Tommy McNamara. 1-0 NYCFC #NYCvNY https://t.co/qd6s2FgcOgTommy McNamara. 1-0 NYCFC #NYCvNY https://t.co/qd6s2FgcOg
5.17pm ET22:175.17pm ET22:17
14 min: A great, surging run for Diskerud is stopped as he skips into the box. It’s all NYC FC at the moment, with Red Bulls gaining occasional relief from a free-kick. At least they have their free-kicks.14 min: A great, surging run for Diskerud is stopped as he skips into the box. It’s all NYC FC at the moment, with Red Bulls gaining occasional relief from a free-kick. At least they have their free-kicks.
5.13pm ET22:135.13pm ET22:13
11 min: Some stats for you:11 min: Some stats for you:
Just confirmed that's the earliest goal City has scored this season. 3-0-2 when scoring first; Metro 0-3-4 when conceding first. #NYCvNYJust confirmed that's the earliest goal City has scored this season. 3-0-2 when scoring first; Metro 0-3-4 when conceding first. #NYCvNY
5.12pm ET22:125.12pm ET22:12
10 min: The Red Bulls’ bus was an hour late to the ground, by the way, which could explain the early goal. Or maybe they just didn’t really mark McNamara.10 min: The Red Bulls’ bus was an hour late to the ground, by the way, which could explain the early goal. Or maybe they just didn’t really mark McNamara.
Updated at 5.12pm ETUpdated at 5.12pm ET
5.11pm ET22:115.11pm ET22:11
9 min: And NYC FC nearly score again. This time Ballouchy picks the ball up at a tight angle and his shot curls just wide of the far post. There were NYC FC players diving in too. McNamara’s goal came from a fine finish and great control but he had plenty of time to pick his spot.9 min: And NYC FC nearly score again. This time Ballouchy picks the ball up at a tight angle and his shot curls just wide of the far post. There were NYC FC players diving in too. McNamara’s goal came from a fine finish and great control but he had plenty of time to pick his spot.
5.08pm ET22:085.08pm ET22:08
GOAL! New York City FC 1-0 Red Bulls (McNamara 6)GOAL! New York City FC 1-0 Red Bulls (McNamara 6)
My girlfriend calls from Australia. I can confirm that the derby has little visibility in inner city Sydney. It’s their loss. Villa breaks into the box and wins a corner but play is delayed after Wingert recovers from an (accidental) knee to the face. And then McNamara scores! There’s a flick on, which he picks up. He has plenty of time to pivot around 10 yards out and stroke the ball home.My girlfriend calls from Australia. I can confirm that the derby has little visibility in inner city Sydney. It’s their loss. Villa breaks into the box and wins a corner but play is delayed after Wingert recovers from an (accidental) knee to the face. And then McNamara scores! There’s a flick on, which he picks up. He has plenty of time to pivot around 10 yards out and stroke the ball home.
Updated at 5.09pm ETUpdated at 5.09pm ET
5.05pm ET22:055.05pm ET22:05
3 min: We have a free-kick to Red Bulls early on as McCarty is fouled. It’s sailed in to the box but Saunders is out quickly to cut out the danger. He stumbles as he clears but all is well for the home team early on.3 min: We have a free-kick to Red Bulls early on as McCarty is fouled. It’s sailed in to the box but Saunders is out quickly to cut out the danger. He stumbles as he clears but all is well for the home team early on.
5.03pm ET22:035.03pm ET22:03
1 min: And we’re off. Red Bulls, in dark blue, kick-off. FC are in their familiar light blue. There is various long-ball nonsense to start the game.1 min: And we’re off. Red Bulls, in dark blue, kick-off. FC are in their familiar light blue. There is various long-ball nonsense to start the game.
4.57pm ET21:574.57pm ET21:57
And this man just turned up:And this man just turned up:
Andrea Pirlo in the house #NYCvNY pic.twitter.com/AEBUgvcxt0Andrea Pirlo in the house #NYCvNY pic.twitter.com/AEBUgvcxt0
4.55pm ET21:554.55pm ET21:55
An email from Justin Kavanagh: “Perhaps NY Red Bulls – who are from New Jersey incidentally, not really NY at all – could stage a coup next time this derby comes around by getting their colors onto the new World Trade One building? Or perhaps they can’t afford the electricity bill, what with the wages they have had to pay Thierry Henry and Co these last few seasons? Is this perhaps why both coaches are hoping for their fans to generate so much electricity tonight? “One other thought, I’m concerned that Governor Christie might close down ALL the bridges into New York tomorrow in a fit of pique at New York City winning this first round of the Battle of the Buildings.”An email from Justin Kavanagh: “Perhaps NY Red Bulls – who are from New Jersey incidentally, not really NY at all – could stage a coup next time this derby comes around by getting their colors onto the new World Trade One building? Or perhaps they can’t afford the electricity bill, what with the wages they have had to pay Thierry Henry and Co these last few seasons? Is this perhaps why both coaches are hoping for their fans to generate so much electricity tonight? “One other thought, I’m concerned that Governor Christie might close down ALL the bridges into New York tomorrow in a fit of pique at New York City winning this first round of the Battle of the Buildings.”
4.52pm ET21:524.52pm ET21:52
ESPN are debating whether the New York derby is a rivalry after just one showing. The answer appears to be: “Kindofyeahwhynotwepaidtoshowthisright?” I will say that the atmosphere in the first one of the season/the history of the universe was excellent. Whether that atmosphere will translate to the wide open spaces of Yankee Stadium remains to be seen.ESPN are debating whether the New York derby is a rivalry after just one showing. The answer appears to be: “Kindofyeahwhynotwepaidtoshowthisright?” I will say that the atmosphere in the first one of the season/the history of the universe was excellent. Whether that atmosphere will translate to the wide open spaces of Yankee Stadium remains to be seen.
Updated at 4.53pm ETUpdated at 4.53pm ET
4.47pm ET21:474.47pm ET21:47
And look who’s turned up:And look who’s turned up:
Llego Frank Lampard al Yankee Stadium para #NYCvNY pic.twitter.com/8umENgo4xc #NYCvNYLlego Frank Lampard al Yankee Stadium para #NYCvNY pic.twitter.com/8umENgo4xc #NYCvNY
Gareth Bale has turned up too, but we’re assuming he’s just here for a holiday and a nice ride up to Cold Spring on the train tomorrow rather than to beat Andrea Pirlo to the third DP spot.Gareth Bale has turned up too, but we’re assuming he’s just here for a holiday and a nice ride up to Cold Spring on the train tomorrow rather than to beat Andrea Pirlo to the third DP spot.
Updated at 4.50pm ETUpdated at 4.50pm ET
4.44pm ET21:444.44pm ET21:44
And the Red Bulls have confirmed their starters:And the Red Bulls have confirmed their starters:
STARTING XI vs @NYCFC: Robles, Duvall, Miazga, Zubar, Lawrence, Felipe, McCarty, Grella, Kljestan, Wright-Phillips, Abang #NYCvNYSTARTING XI vs @NYCFC: Robles, Duvall, Miazga, Zubar, Lawrence, Felipe, McCarty, Grella, Kljestan, Wright-Phillips, Abang #NYCvNY
4.43pm ET21:434.43pm ET21:43
Bradley Wright-Phillips is now up for the interview. He refuses to toe the party line and say the atmosphere is electric. Bad Bradley! He is the Red Bulls’ top-scorer this season but has only scored five so far, compared to 12 at the same stage in 2014.Bradley Wright-Phillips is now up for the interview. He refuses to toe the party line and say the atmosphere is electric. Bad Bradley! He is the Red Bulls’ top-scorer this season but has only scored five so far, compared to 12 at the same stage in 2014.
4.40pm ET21:404.40pm ET21:40
Confirmation that David Villa can head the ball (completely useless fact: NYC FC have yet to score a headed goal at home this season):Confirmation that David Villa can head the ball (completely useless fact: NYC FC have yet to score a headed goal at home this season):
DV getting up for this one #NYCFC https://t.co/tlCjurJSaqDV getting up for this one #NYCFC https://t.co/tlCjurJSaq
4.37pm ET21:374.37pm ET21:37
Interviews with the coaches before the game. Jason Kreis says the atmosphere is “electric”. He took the train to the game and was heckled, presumably by Red Bulls fans. He says his team has gained confidence over the last few weeks and that has helped them gain confidence. Jesse Marsch says it could be a “crazy” game and also says the crowd will be “electric”. Two different coaches, two different men united by their keen sense of electricity.Interviews with the coaches before the game. Jason Kreis says the atmosphere is “electric”. He took the train to the game and was heckled, presumably by Red Bulls fans. He says his team has gained confidence over the last few weeks and that has helped them gain confidence. Jesse Marsch says it could be a “crazy” game and also says the crowd will be “electric”. Two different coaches, two different men united by their keen sense of electricity.
4.24pm ET21:244.24pm ET21:24
Bad omens for the Red Bulls:Bad omens for the Red Bulls:
1) They’re pathetic away from home this season, having won just once in seven attempts.1) They’re pathetic away from home this season, having won just once in seven attempts.
2) The people of New York have spoken: and they voted for the Empire State Building to shine blue last night.2) The people of New York have spoken: and they voted for the Empire State Building to shine blue last night.
In a fan vote, @NYCFC topped @NewYorkRedBulls to turn the Empire State Bldg blue. Who will win for real? (5 ET, ESPN) pic.twitter.com/uuHDJguxAbIn a fan vote, @NYCFC topped @NewYorkRedBulls to turn the Empire State Bldg blue. Who will win for real? (5 ET, ESPN) pic.twitter.com/uuHDJguxAb
Good omens for the Red Bulls:Good omens for the Red Bulls:
1) They’re coming off a win in midweek against Real Salt Lake.1) They’re coming off a win in midweek against Real Salt Lake.
2) The Empire State also lit up in honor of the Knicks and Nets in the past 12 months, and that ended excellently.2) The Empire State also lit up in honor of the Knicks and Nets in the past 12 months, and that ended excellently.
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And FC get their team sheet out early:And FC get their team sheet out early:
#NYCFC Starting XI vs. @NewYorkRedBulls pic.twitter.com/3H7nrd2kji#NYCFC Starting XI vs. @NewYorkRedBulls pic.twitter.com/3H7nrd2kji
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Hello! You may remember the last New York derby as confirmation that the Big Apple is still the Red Bulls’ city, and that NYC FC were the more comically inept part of Manchester City’s evil footballing empire.Hello! You may remember the last New York derby as confirmation that the Big Apple is still the Red Bulls’ city, and that NYC FC were the more comically inept part of Manchester City’s evil footballing empire.
And then this happened:And then this happened:
And then this:And then this:
And, go on, this:And, go on, this:
And all mixed in with this:And all mixed in with this:
Related: Andrea Pirlo to join New York City FC, according to reportsRelated: Andrea Pirlo to join New York City FC, according to reports
And all of a sudden, NYC FC can overtake their cross-city rivals if they win tonight. You, and Frank Lampard, can follow all the action here wth us.And all of a sudden, NYC FC can overtake their cross-city rivals if they win tonight. You, and Frank Lampard, can follow all the action here wth us.
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Tom will be here shortly, in the meantime here’s a look at MLS’s newest drum crewLTom will be here shortly, in the meantime here’s a look at MLS’s newest drum crewL
History will be made this Sunday as New York City FC host the New York Red Bulls in the first ever Hudson river derby at Yankee Stadium. As both teams prepare for another impassioned encounter, one particular fan group is eagerly awaiting this memorable day.History will be made this Sunday as New York City FC host the New York Red Bulls in the first ever Hudson river derby at Yankee Stadium. As both teams prepare for another impassioned encounter, one particular fan group is eagerly awaiting this memorable day.
The beat of the drum can be heard as soon as you step down from the elevated subway stop at Yankee Stadium. As you make your way toward the ground, the sound intensifies. Around here, the sea of blue shirts overwhelms any other piece of clothing, and men with drums warm up the small crowd. This pre-game soccer ritual is similar to something you might see in Brazil or Argentina. It could even be considered a smaller version of a Barra Brava. But this isn’t South America.The beat of the drum can be heard as soon as you step down from the elevated subway stop at Yankee Stadium. As you make your way toward the ground, the sound intensifies. Around here, the sea of blue shirts overwhelms any other piece of clothing, and men with drums warm up the small crowd. This pre-game soccer ritual is similar to something you might see in Brazil or Argentina. It could even be considered a smaller version of a Barra Brava. But this isn’t South America.
This is New York.This is New York.
Like any passionate Colombian, Jonathan Salas has soccer in his blood, so when NYCFC announced their arrival to the MLS, the MTA worker from Ozone Park, Queens, was all in.Like any passionate Colombian, Jonathan Salas has soccer in his blood, so when NYCFC announced their arrival to the MLS, the MTA worker from Ozone Park, Queens, was all in.
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