In this three-part series, Red Bulls correspondent Frank Giase will examine the three regular-season games against expansion club New York City FC. We’ll take a look at the mindset of the team leading up to each match, how the results impacted the fan base, and how the Red Bulls’ success in these games solidified their status as the top team in the Tri-State Area.
Though the Red Bulls won the first two games in the derby, New York City FC had been a bit unlucky but had gotten better each match. With Game 3 approaching, NYCFC finally had its full team in place and felt the Red Bulls were ready to be taken.