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NYCFC Hosts NY Red Bulls in Historic Playoff Hudson River Derby
New York City FC is set to host the New York Red Bulls in a highly anticipated matchup for the Eastern Conference semifinals of the 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs. This encounter, scheduled for Saturday, November 23, at 5:30 PM at Citi Field, marks the first-ever playoff edition of the Hudson River Derby between the two New York-based teams.
The match promises to be intense, given the rivalry and recent form of both teams. In their last five meetings, the results have been closely contested, with NYCFC winning 2-1 on May 18, 2024, and the Red Bulls securing a 1-0 victory on August 3, 2023, in the Leagues Cup.
Key players to watch include NYCFC’s A MartÃnez, who has scored 17 goals in 29 matches, and S RodrÃguez, with 13 goals and 10 assists in 35 matches. For the Red Bulls, H Wolf has contributed 5 goals and 8 assists in 37 matches, while L Morgan has scored 13 goals and provided 7 assists in 31 matches.
Fans can catch the live coverage of the match through the MLS Season Pass, and the game is expected to draw significant attention given the historic nature of the first playoff Hudson River Derby.
