Despite it’s short four-season history, the Hudson River Derby has quickly grown into one of the premier bouts in all of Major League Soccer. Contested between two formidable teams — the long lasting, yet underachieving New York Red Bulls and the flashy expansion side New York City FC — the bout has consistently produced classic moments, whether it be that one absolute decimation we’d much rather not talk about, David Villa’s big time hat trick, or NYCFC’s valiant 9-man draw this past weekend.
And the fans have shown up to see it.