It’s not a real rivalry until the games actually mean something greater.
Red Bulls-New York City FC is getting to that point.
For the second straight season, the Red Bulls will play host to their cross-river rival in the U.S. Open Cup. They will play in their fourth-round game at Red Bull Arena on either June 5 or 6.
“When I knew who we could draw, I knew who we would draw,” Red Bulls coach Jesse Marsch said with a chuckle after Thursday’s practice. “And I figured we would be playing at home because they can’t always get access to the Stadium.