The US Open Cup is back and the New York Red Bulls yet again face New York City FC. A once fierce and fresh rivalry is quickly becoming stale and stagnant as the two teams seem to meet too often. The dominance the Red Bulls have over City does not help this derby grow. With Vieira left looking dumbfounded in their last meeting, it seems like not much will change in the distant future.
The Red Bulls are coming off a tough loss to the New England Revolution just four days prior to this US Open Cup match.