# New York City FC and New York Red Bulls rivalry

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/new-york-city-fc-and-new-york-red-bulls-rivalry
> Updated: 2026-09-18T13:45:22.000Z. Sources: 49. Developments: 2.

The Hudson River Derby between New York City FC and the New York Red Bulls intensified as both teams sought to improve their standings in the Major League Soccer playoff race.

Prior to the match, New York City FC aimed to build on a recent 2-0 win over Real Salt Lake to secure a playoff spot, while the New York Red Bulls sought a second consecutive victory to move into automatic playoff positions. The Red Bulls ultimately won the derby 1-0 at Yankee Stadium, with Julian Hall scoring the decisive goal in the 57th minute after capitalizing on a defensive error by James Sands. This result allowed the Red Bulls to overtake New York City FC in the Eastern Conference standings, moving into eighth place.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-18: Football results: New York Red Bulls win derby and Polish leagues see action

Recent football updates include the New York Red Bulls' 1-0 derby win over NYCFC and various Polish league results, including GKS Katowice's 3-2 victory and Wisła Kraków's 2-1 win.

47 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/widzew-d-match-at-risk-due-to-stadium-water-failure

### 2026-09-16: New York City FC and New York Red Bulls face off in Hudson River Derby

New York City FC and the New York Red Bulls face off in the Hudson River Derby, with both teams fighting for critical positioning in the MLS Eastern Conference playoff race.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-york-city-fc-and-new-york-red-bulls-face-off-in-hudson-river-derby

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