Hudson River Derby

Hudson River Derby
Locale New York metropolitan area
Teams New York Red Bulls vs. New York City FC
First meeting May 10, 2015 (NY 2–1 NYC)
Latest meeting August 9, 2015 (NYR 2–0 NYC)
Next meeting May 21, 2016
Statistics
Meetings total 3
Most wins New York Red Bulls (3 wins)
Top scorer Bradley Wright-Phillips (4)
All-time series 3–0–0 (NY)
Regular season series MLS: 3–0–0 (NY)
Largest victory NY 3–1 NYC (June 28, 2015)
NY 2–0 NYC (August 9, 2015)

The Hudson River Derby[1][2] is the name given the soccer local derby between the two Major League Soccer (MLS) teams based in the New York metropolitan area, New York Red Bulls and New York City FC. First played in 2015, the rivalry between the two started almost as soon as the announcement was made of the formation of NYCFC in 2013.[3][4] As of August 2015 the Red Bulls have dominated the fixture, winning all of the games played between the two.

History

New York City has a significant history with top level club soccer thanks to the New York Cosmos of the North American Soccer League, the most successful team in that competition's history.[5] The success of the Cosmos, combined with New York's position as the most populous city in the United States, meant that it was inevitable that, when Major League Soccer (MLS) was founded in 1994, with play due to start in 1996, one of the founder clubs would play in the New York metropolitan area.[6] This club, initially named as Empire Soccer Club,[7] eventually started play in the 1996 MLS season as the NY/NJ Metrostars.

Since its start, MLS has engaged in a steady process of expansion from its initial ten clubs, until in 2010 the league announced its intention to award its 20th franchise to New York City.[8] Unlike the Metrostars, which was renamed as the New York Red Bulls following the franchise's purchase by Red Bull GmbH in 2006, the plan for the second New York franchise was for it to play in the city - the Metrostars began their existence playing in Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, before moving to a purpose built soccer-specific stadium in Harrison, the Red Bull Arena.[9] The 20th franchise was eventually awarded in 2013 to a consortium of the City Football Group and Yankee Global Enterprises, with the new club being given the name New York City FC.[10]

New York City FC began play in the 2015 MLS season. The first league meeting with the Red Bulls was scheduled for May 10 at the Red Bull Arena. The build up to the game saw an increasing level of antagonism between both the clubs and their respective supporters groups, with the Red Bulls emphasizing their history from the start of MLS as opposed to the new club, while NYCFC pointing to the fact that they are the only club to play within the five boroughs.[11] The first meeting between the two, in front of a capacity crowd, saw striker Bradley Wright-Phillips score the first goal in a 2-1 win for the Red Bulls.[12] Subsequent to this game, there were two further league meetings between the teams, at Yankee Stadium and the Red Bull Arena, both resulting in wins for the Red Bulls.

Fans

The Empire Supporters Club at Red Bull Arena in 2010

A variety of supporters clubs and groups have grown around the Red Bulls since the team started. The first of these was formed in 1995, prior to the inception of the team itself, as the Empire Supporters Club. 2005 saw the creation of the New Jersey-based Garden State Supporters, now the Garden State Ultras (GSU). The 2010 season's influx of personnel with a Scandinavian background led to the creation of the Viking Army Supporters Club. The Red Bulls have designated some sections of Red Bull Arena as supporter specific. These included sections 101 for the Empire Supporters Club, 102 for the Viking Army, and section 133 for the Garden State Supporters. Sections 133, 101, and 102 are collectively known as the "South Ward".[13]

New York City FC's first official supporter group, The Third Rail, began to form after the club's announcement in May 2013, when fans met through social media, and through member drives and viewing parties for 2014 FIFA World Cup matches. It had registered 1,000 members by September 20, 2014.[14] Although the group operates independently from the club, it was recognized as the official supporter group and has received exclusive access to two sections in Yankee Stadium. Group president Chance Michaels said the name reflected the group's desire to "power NYCFC" the way the third rail powered the New York City subway system.[15] Since the team started, further supporters groups have sprung up, including Brown Bag SC and Hearts of Oak.[16]

Even from the beginning of NYCFC's time in MLS, the rivalry between the supporters has been intense, with social media used extensively by both sets of fans to exchange insults and vitriol.[17] Following the first meeting between the two sides at the Red Bull Arena, the Red Bulls cut the ticket allocation for away fans by two thirds for the next meeting at the venue, as a result of the behavior of NYCFC fans; NYCFC fans were equally damning of Red Bulls fans during their first visit to Yankee Stadium.[18] Prior to their third and final league meeting of the 2015 season, the first reported incident of violence between the two sets of fans occurred at a gastropub in Newark frequented by members of the Garden State Ultras.[19]

Stadium

Both NYCFC and the Red Bulls began their existences playing in venues not built for soccer. As the Metrostars, the Red Bulls began play in Giants Stadium, an 81,000 seat venue previously used by the New York Cosmos in the NASL. In July 2004, the Metrostars announced a plan to leave Giants Stadium for a new venue by the start of the 2006 season.[20] Once agreement between the Metrostars and the state of New Jersey was reached, this date had slipped a year. The purchase of the Metrostars organisation by Red Bull meant further delays, with the new facility being completed in 2010. Red Bull Arena has a capacity of just over 25,000 for soccer matches.[21]

Major League Soccer had plans to build a soccer-specific stadium within the New York city limits prior to the 20th franchise being awarded in 2013, with proposals mooted for venues either in Manhattan or at Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens.[22][23] The award of the franchise to the owners of NYCFC prompted fresh discussions as to the location of a new venue, with an initial proposal for a stadium adjacent to Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.[24] Again, this proposal was not continued with, leaving NYCFC to continue the search for a new location. Until a new stadium is completed, NYCFC will play their home games at Yankee Stadium, which has a standard capacity of approximately 33,500 for soccer, although it is possible to expand this to 49,600 as required.[25]

Results

Date Competition Venue Home Team Away Team Score Winner Home goalscorers Away goalscorers Attendance
May 10, 2015 MLS Red Bull Arena New York Red Bulls New York City FC 2–1 New York Red Bulls Wright-Phillips (2) Mullins 25,217
June 28, 2015 MLS Yankee Stadium New York City FC New York Red Bulls 1–3 New York Red Bulls McNamara Wright-Phillips
Duvall
Miazga		 48,047
August 9, 2015 MLS Red Bull Arena New York Red Bulls New York City FC 2–0 New York Red Bulls Wright-Phillips
Felipe		 25,219
May 21, 2016 MLS Yankee Stadium New York City FC New York Red Bulls
July 3 2016 MLS Yankee Stadium New York City FC New York Red Bulls
July 24, 2016 MLS Red Bull Arena New York Red Bulls New York City FC

Summary of results

As of August 11, 2015
NY Red Bulls wins Draws NYCFC wins
League 3 0 0
Total 3 0 0

Clubs' honors

Competition NY Red Bulls NYCFC
MLS Cup 0 0
Supporters' Shield 2 0
US Open Cup 0 0
Total 2 0

References

  1. ↑ "Fans of Red Bulls, NYCFC clash before Hudson River derby". Fox Sports. August 10, 2015. Retrieved August 11, 2015.
  2. ↑ Lawrence, Jesse (August 5, 2015). "Hudson River Derby Between NYCFC and NY Red Bulls Is Most Expensive MLS Ticket This Weekend". Forbes. Retrieved August 12, 2015.
  3. ↑ Parker, Graham (May 23, 2013). "How will the 'other' New York team react to NYCFC?". The Guardian. Retrieved August 11, 2015.
  4. ↑ Rosenplatt, Ryan (May 7, 2015). "Looks like the first Hudson River Derby will be a smashing success". fusion.net. Retrieved August 12, 2015.
  5. ↑ Litterer, David. "American Soccer History Archives". American Soccer History Archives. Retrieved August 11, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Soccer in New Jersey". New Jersey sports heroes. Retrieved August 11, 2015.
  7. ↑ Parrish, Charles; Nauright, John (2014). Soccer around the World: A Cultural Guide to the World's Favorite Sport. Santa Barbara: ABC-CLIO. p. 288. ISBN 978-1610693028. Retrieved August 11, 2015.
  8. ↑ "MLS commissioner eyes possible New York franchise for 2013". mlssoccer.com. May 7, 2010. Retrieved August 11, 2015.
  9. ↑ "Picture-perfect opening for $200M Red Bull Arena in Harrison". Associated Press. March 20, 2010. Retrieved August 11, 2015.
  10. ↑ "Yanks, Manchester City awarded MLS expansion team". MLB.com. May 21, 2013. Retrieved August 11, 2015.
  11. ↑ Williams, Bob (May 6, 2015). "NYCFC v New York Red Bulls: A rivalry without an official name or history but already plenty of intensity". Daily Telegraph. Retrieved August 11, 2015.
  12. ↑ "New York Red Bulls v New York City FC". Major League Soccer. May 11, 2015. Retrieved August 11, 2015.
  13. ↑ New York Red Bulls: Home: Home Archived October 29, 2013, at the Wayback Machine.
  14. ↑ "1000!". www.ThirdRailNYC.com. Retrieved September 21, 2014.
  15. ↑ Wallerson, Ryan (September 4, 2014). "700 Soccer Fans and Counting: Fan Club Third Rail Builds Ranks". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved September 10, 2014.
  16. ↑ Martinez, Dave (April 3, 2015). "Ugly incident reveals deep rifts within NYCFC’s budding supporters’ groups". Empire of Soccer. Retrieved August 11, 2015.
  17. ↑ Clegg, Jonathan (June 26, 2015). "Red Bulls vs. NYCFC: A New York Soccer Rivalry Months in the Making". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved August 11, 2015.
  18. ↑ "New York Red Bulls cut tickets for NYCFC supporters". ESPNFC. July 14, 2015. Retrieved August 11, 2015.
  19. ↑ Lewis, Brian (August 9, 2015). "NYCFC, Red Bulls fans have wild brawl outside Newark pub". New York Post. Retrieved August 11, 2015.
  20. ↑ Bell, Jack (July 1, 2004). "MetroStars' New Home Is Nearly a Reality". The New York Times. Retrieved August 11, 2015.
  21. ↑ "Red BullArena: Frequently Asked Questions". New York Red Bulls. Retrieved August 11, 2015.
  22. ↑ Bagli, Charles V.; Das, Andrew (April 28, 2015). "New York City F.C., Searching for Stadium Site, Is Considering Columbia Athletic Complex". The New York Times. Retrieved August 11, 2015.
  23. ↑ Picker, David (December 5, 2012). "M.L.S. Promotes Stadium at a Town Hall Meeting". The New York Times. Retrieved August 11, 2015.
  24. ↑ Martinez, Dave (February 1, 2014). "Favorable Returns for NYCFC After Stadium Town Hall". Empire of Soccer. Retrieved August 11, 2015.
  25. ↑ "New York City FC outline plans for Yankee Stadium's baseball-to-soccer conversion". MLSsoccer.com. Major League Soccer. April 21, 2014. Retrieved August 11, 2015.

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