With Bradley Wright-Phillips, their most prolific scorer, on the bench Wednesday night, the Red Bulls needed some new faces to step up in the U.S. Open Cup fourth round.
That’s exactly what happened.
Midfielder Vincent Bezecourt scored his first career goal for the club, and winger Daniel Royer notched a second-half brace as the Red Bulls eased past New York City FC 4-0 with Wright-Phillips, the star striker, resting in the non-MLS contest.
It was the eighth win for the Red Bulls in 12 all-time games over their rivals, and highlights the wealth of options the team possesses in attacking situations.