The Red Bulls took the win on May 21. NYCFC took the win on July 3. This was the final meeting between the rivals in the regular season. Two games later and they meet in a soccer stadium for the first time this season.
NYCFC stood first in the Eastern Conference, New York Red Bulls second. NYCFC had come off a win and the Red Bulls a tough draw. The winner of this game claimed New York.
Three first half goals put RBNY at a great advantage against their rivals and Bradley Wright-Phillips finished off the match 70th minute.
After two seasons, New York is still red.