Bradley Wright-Phillips started the comeback with an early second-half goal, and the New York Red Bulls stormed past New York City FC 3-1.
NEW YORK (AP) — Bradley Wright-Phillips started the comeback with an early second-half goal, and the New York Red Bulls stormed past New York City FC 3-1 on Sunday.
Last year's Golden Boot winner made it 1-all in the 47th minute, ending his six-game scoreless drought with a left-footed volley.
Chris Duvall added another for the Red Bulls (6-5-5) in the 52nd minute and Matt Miazga capped the scoring with a header in the 73rd — each their first career MLS goals.
Thomas McNamara gave expansion NYCFC (4-8-5) the lead in the sixth minute, setting up his own half-volley with a chest trap off Andrew Jacobson's header.
The Red Bulls had their first three-goal performance of the season and snapped NYCFC's three-game winning streak in a featured matchup of MLS Rivalry Week. It was only the second meeting between the teams.
European club stars Frank Lampard and Andrea Pirlo were in attendance at Yankee Stadium along with an official sellout crowd of 48,047. NYCFC confirmed that Lampard's debut will be in a July 12 matchup with Toronto FC. And Pirlo's presence fuels the recent speculation that he will be signing with the club later this week.