New York City FC Dominates Red Bulls 5-1 in Hudson River Derby
- Maxi Moralez scored the opening goal in the fifth minute, followed by two goals from Alonso Martínez.
- Dante Vanzeir scored for the Red Bulls, but NYCFC quickly responded with additional goals, including one from Tayvon Gray.
- The victory marked NYCFC's first win since July 3 and ended their nine-game winless streak.
On Saturday night, New York City FC faced off against the New York Red Bulls in the Hudson River Derby, a match that marked a significant turnaround for NYCFC. The game began with Maxi Moralez scoring in the fifth minute after intercepting a pass from the Red Bulls' goalkeeper, Carlos Coronel. Alonso Martínez quickly followed with two goals, putting NYCFC ahead 2-0 within the first seven minutes. Despite a goal from Dante Vanzeir for the Red Bulls, NYCFC maintained control, with Andrés Perea and Martínez extending the lead to 4-1 by halftime. In the second half, Tayvon Gray scored his first MLS goal, sealing the match at 5-1. This victory ended NYCFC's nine-game winless streak and was notable for being the first time in Hudson River Derby history that a team scored four goals in a single half. The Red Bulls, on the other hand, continued to struggle, remaining winless in their last six matches since the Leagues Cup break.