Hudson River Derby
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New York City FC vs New York Red Bulls

The Hudson River Derby is the defining New York soccer rivalry. New York City FC and New York Red Bulls compete for city bragging rights in one of MLS's most passionate matchups.

Head-to-Head

1
MLS Cups
0
188
Total Points (5yr)
243
15,898
Avg Attendance
19,895
4
Playoff Apps (5yr)
5

New York City FC Points (Last 5yr)

2022
48
2023
48
2024
48
2025
40
2026
4

New York Red Bulls Points (Last 5yr)

2021
59
2022
48
2023
48
2024
48
2025
40

Latest Season Snapshot

New York City FC

Season
2026
Record
1-0-1
Points
4
Conf. Rank
#3

New York Red Bulls

Season
2025
Record
9-12-13
Points
40
Conf. Rank
#4

Full Comparison

AttributeNew York City FCNew York Red Bulls
ConferenceEasternEastern
CityNew York, NYHarrison, NJ
Founded20151996
MLS Cups10
StadiumYankee StadiumRed Bull Arena
Capacity28,74325,000
Stadium Typesharedsoccer-specific

New York City FC Notable Players

  • David Villa
  • Andrea Pirlo
  • Taty Castellanos

New York Red Bulls Notable Players

  • Thierry Henry
  • Bradley Wright-Phillips
  • Tim Cahill

About New York City FC

New York City FC is part of the City Football Group and won the MLS Cup in 2021. The club currently plays at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx while a new soccer-specific stadium is planned for Queens.

About New York Red Bulls

The New York Red Bulls, originally the MetroStars, are a founding MLS franchise. Despite multiple Supporters' Shield victories and consistent competitiveness, the club has never won an MLS Cup. They play at the acclaimed Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey.