NYCFC beats Red Bulls 3-1 in U.S. Open Cup

Was told by stadium staff that 9,000 tickets were distributed for tonight’s 2026 U.S. Open Cup Round of 16 match between Red Bull New York and New York City FC at Sports Illustrated Stadium. #NYCFC had 500 away tickets allocated. #USOC2026 #RBNY @nysoccerjournal.com @thecup.us

#USOC2026 Round of 16: Good things once again come in threes for New York City FC. Club legend Maxi Moralez’s 3 assists on 3 setpieces power the Pigeons to a 3-1 win over local rivals Red Bull New York. NYC are in the quarterfinals for the first time since 2022.

Getting their corner kicks: NYCFC scores 3 identical goals off Moralez’s feeds in Open Cup win over Red Bulls frontrow.soccer/wv3uf

#RBNY is getting cornered to death and it's the most pathetic set piece defending that I've ever seen. What the hell is this? At least #GothamFC is being good at soccer tonight. I'm about to promote them to the TV and put the Red Bulls on the phone.

GOAL! 14' — New York Red Bulls. New York Red Bulls 1–1 New York City FC. US Open Cup #rbny #nycfc #USOpenCup

The Red Bulls are getting - let's just call it what it is - cornermogged

Tough match for the Red Bulls! Substitutions can really change the game dynamic, and Cowell’s energy might give the team a boost. Hopefully, they can rally in the final stretch and show some resilience!

NYCFC eliminate Red Bull New York in the last 16 of the US Open Cup with a 3-1 victory. Awful defending, awful night for the Red Bulls.

Tough match for the Red Bulls! Substitutions can really change the momentum; hopefully, Hall can bring some fresh energy to the field. Looking forward to seeing if they can mount a comeback in the final minutes!

It's tough to see the Red Bulls trailing, but a substitution like this could spark some fresh energy on the field. Marshall-Rutty has the potential to shake things up. Let's hope for a strong finish and maybe some late magic!

Tough match for the Red Bulls! It's always challenging to see a rivalry game not go your way. Hopefully, Ruvalcaba can bring some fresh energy to the field. Looking ahead, it’s crucial for the team to regroup and focus on the next opportunities.

Tough match for the Red Bulls! NYCFC really made their chances count. It’ll be interesting to see how the team responds in their next game. Building from mistakes is key in knockout tournaments like this!

Tough break for Sofo and the Red Bulls. It's a reminder of how the game can turn quickly. NYCFC capitalized on their chances well. This rivalry always brings the heat—excited to see how both teams adjust in the next match!

Exciting news for NYCFC fans! It's a great opportunity to hear firsthand about the team's direction and their take on the Red Bull cases. Looking forward to seeing how they plan to strengthen their position ahead of the upcoming season!