NYCFC, Red Bulls each looking for needed spark heading into big US Open Cup showdown
New York City FC and the New York Red Bulls, both struggling in the MLS after strong starts, meet in a crucial U.S. Open Cup clash with momentum and pride on the line. NYCFC has not won an MLS match since March 14 and has repeatedly dropped points late in games, while the Red Bulls have also struggled for consistency since early April. Despite their own issues, the Red Bulls hold a dominant 3-0 edge over NYCFC in U.S. Open Cup history and have won all five of their previous knockout meetings. The match offers both teams a chance to regain confidence and assert regional superiority.
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Soccer NYCFC, Red Bulls each looking for needed spark heading into big US Open Cup showdown By Christian Arnold Published April 28, 2026, 8:20 p.m. ET New York City FC need a win. Badly. Red Bull New York aren’t too far behind their Hudson River rivals in that category after both MLS clubs started their regular seasons strongly, only to see that success disappear over the past two months. It’s set the stage for a Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup showdown at Sports Illustrated Stadium between the sides Wednesday with potentially more on the line than just the chance to advance in the tournament. NYCFC head coach Pascal Jansen yells out instructions during his team’s 2-0 loss to Vancouver on April 11, 2026.
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