How was the performance of New York City Soccer Club and New York Red Bulls for the New York Classic in MLS

Because FC Dallas and Nashville SC were not in the MLS is Back Tournament, there is no precedent for analyzing the soccer situation of both teams with a view to their return to MLS. However, the next game, which is the classic in New York, is New York Red Bulls vs. New York City Football Club, teams that participated in MLS is Back.

On the one hand, New York Red Bulls finished third in their group in the MLS is Back Tournament. With one victory and two defeats, the points and number of goals were not enough for them to qualify as best third parties, thus being eliminated in the group stage.

On the other hand, the New York City Football Club had a similar performance in the group stage, taking one win with two losses. However, thanks to their average goal difference, they were able to qualify in the group of best third parties. The team managed to advance to the quarterfinals, eliminating Toronto Football Club. In the quarterfinals, New York City Soccer Club was eliminated by Portland Timbers; current MLS is Back Tournament finalist.

We can see that, in terms of their score in the group stage, the New York teams come in similar conditions. However, New York City Football Club managed to advance to the quarterfinals, while the New York Red Bulls were eliminated in the group stage, putting New York FC ahead of their match against rival NY Red Bulls.