New York Red Bulls Defeat NYCFC, Advance to Final

The New York Red Bulls secured a 2-0 victory over rivals New York City FC in the Eastern Conference semifinal, marking their first trip to the conference finals since 2018. Felipe Carballo opened the scoring with a powerful shot from distance in the 16th minute, followed by a goal from Dante Vanzeir nine minutes later, which he scored from a corner kick. Despite NYCFC dominating possession with 64.7% and having more shots, they failed to convert any opportunities, with Red Bulls goalkeeper Carlos Coronel making crucial saves. This victory continues the Red Bulls' surprising postseason run after previously defeating the reigning champions, Columbus Crew. The Red Bulls will now face the winner of the upcoming match between Atlanta United and Orlando City for a chance to compete for the MLS Cup. The match took place at Citi Field due to NYCFC's usual stadium being unavailable.