New York Red Bulls Beat NYCFC 2-0

The New York Red Bulls secured a 2-0 victory over New York City FC in the Eastern Conference semifinals, marking their first postseason win against their city rivals. Dante Vanzeir contributed with a goal and an assist, while Felipe Carballo opened the scoring with a long-range strike in the 16th minute. This win advances the Red Bulls to their first conference final since 2018, where they will face the winner of the Orlando-Atlanta match. Goalkeeper Carlos Coronel made six crucial saves to maintain the clean sheet, including stops against NYCFC's leading scorer, Alonso Martinez. The match also featured a concerning moment for Red Bulls player Sean Nealis, who left the field after a collision but walked off under his own power. The historic game marked the first-ever postseason Hudson River Derby.