One of the best rivalries in Major League Soccer is slated for this weekend in New York Red Bulls vs. NYCFC at Red Bull Arena.
Red Bulls heads into the match fresh off a 2–2 draw against Atlanta United in the previous weekend. Sandro Schwarz's team found itself behind 2–1 late on before Elias Manoel secured a late point to keep his side inside the top four of the Eastern Conference.
NYCFC also dug deep late on to snatch a point against Inter Miami last weekend. Yankee Stadium erupted when James Sands scored his first-ever goal for the club to cancel out Leo Campana's goal earlier in the second half.
Both sides are in dire need of three points. Red Bulls' last league win came on July 20 vs. FC Cincinnati, a 3–1 home triumph. Since then, Red Bulls has endured a winless run of five matches with three draws and two defeats.
NYCFC last won in MLS action back on July 3 at home vs. CF Montreal. The Blues are on a nine-match winless streak that includes six draws and three defeats.






