Bradley Wright-Phillips, a New York Red Bulls legend, emphasized the importance of the Hudson River Derby for both New York City FC and the Red Bulls as both teams struggle with inconsistent starts this season. With each holding 18 points from 13 matches, Wright-Phillips believes a strong performance in the derby can psychologically catapult a team's season. The historical context of past derby matches, like NYCFC's heavy defeat to the Red Bulls and the latter's playoff success, adds to the high stakes and emotional investment surrounding the match.
"Every time I watch them I feel like they should be doing better. But I will say it's games like the Hudson River Derby that you can kick on from in a season."
"You lose 5-1 to your rival, that's going to hurt... Victory last November does not automatically mean the Red Bulls are the better side."
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