Too many times, we’ve seen New York City FC start off way too lax in games against their cross-state rivals, the New York Red Bulls. The Jersey Boys have used the high press as their main philosophy since the Jesse Marsch era in 2015. And since then, it’s proven to be extremely effective against the more deliberate and slow style of NYCFC that has been a mainstay since Patrick Vieira took over the club in 2016. In 17 total renditions of the Hudson River Derby (don’t you dare say “New York Derby” again, MLS), the Bulls have reigned supreme 10 times, with New York City collecting five wins and two draws.
Ronny Deila: NYCFC will match Red Bulls’ intensity
