Once again, the Hudson River Derby had a scarlet ending. Bradley Wright-Phillips scored twice to pace a comprehensive New York Red Bulls victory at Red Bull Arena. The Blues came into the game with the best road record in MLS, and with a rested squad, had reason to hope for a second straight win in the series — but it was for naught.
The Red Bulls, who’ve utterly dominated this series, controlled the game from the start. They took advantage of the hot, humid conditions on the pitch, with temperatures exceeding 100º F. It felt even hotter than that.