Red Bull Arena (New Jersey)

The local derby between New York City FC and the New York Red Bulls is already shaping up to be a fierce rivalry. It’s currently the only intra-metropolitan area rivalry in Major League Soccer, and there are always a lot of both teams fans at the match. Don’t miss the intense atmosphere that a Hudson River Derby offers.

The winner of the season series between rivals D.C. United and the New York Red Bulls takes home the Atlantic Cup. The two teams have been playing each other since Major League Soccer started in 1996, although the trophy wasn’t awarded until 2002. The proximity of the city and frequent matchups between the clubs have helped to make the Atlantic Cup one of the fiercest rivalries in MLS. Don’t miss it when D.C. United and the New York Red Bulls meet.

The Revolution-Red Bulls rivalry mirrors the other Boston-New York sports rivalries and is a can’t miss matchup for any MLS fan. From 2002 to 2014, The Revolution won 20 straight against the Red Bulls at Gillette Stadium helping fuel the flames on the Red Bull side. Make sure to be in attendance when the Red Bulls face the Revolution.

New York and Philadelphia have a fierce rivalry in a variety of sports, and it's no different when it comes to soccer. The two cities don’t care for each other much and are within 100 miles of each other creating a fun match day atmosphere whenever the New York Red Bulls and the Philadelphia Union meet.