HARRISON, N.J. – After a brief hiccup, it was back to business as usual in the New York Derby.
Managing the daunting July heat, the Red Bulls made quick work of New York City, cruising to a 4-1 win on Sunday afternoon, topping their crosstown rivals for the fifth time in six meetings. After earning another three points in front of their faithful fans, the Red Bulls move to joint top of the league with home wins.
Here are my takeaways from a hot one in Harrison.
Stars Step Up
Big matches tend to require big performances, and that’s just what New York got from Sacha Kljestan and Bradley Wright-Phillips on Sunday afternoon.