Red Bull New York 1-3 New York City FC 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S Open Cup - Round of 16 Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 | Kickoff: 7:10pm ET Location: Sports Illustrated Stadium | Harrison, NJ
New York City FC secured a commanding 3-1 Hudson River Derby win over the Red Bulls to advance to the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals. Goals from Kai Trewin, Raul Gustavo, and Thiago Martins—all assisted by Maxi Moralez from set-piece deliveries— sealed the victory.
After tonight’s victory, New York City FC advance to the Quarterfinals for the third time in Club history.
Equaling their deepest runs in the competition in 2019 and 2022.
Tonight marked the fourth Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup meeting between New York City FC and Red Bull New York.
June 14, 2017: RBNY 1-0 New York City (Round of 16)
June 6, 2018: RBNY 4-0 New York City (Round of 16)
June 22, 2022: RBNY 3-0 New York City (Quarterfinal)
April 29, 2026: RBNY 1-3 New York City (Round of 16)
New York City FC holds a 7-6-2 record all-time in Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup play, including penalty shootouts.
Tonight, New York City FC earned their first-ever Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup victory over Red Bull New York, improving their record in the matchup to 1-3-0.
Prior to tonight, New York City FC had been held scoreless in all three Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup matches against Red Bull New York.
New York City has conceded nine goals across four Open Cup meetings with Red Bull New York.
Midfielder Maxi Moralez becomes the all-time assists leader for the Club in Lamar Hunt U.S Open Cup play with three assists in tonight's match.
Moralez becomes the seventh player since 1995 to record three assists in a U.S Open Cup match.
In tonight's match, Forward Malachi Jones made his first start of the 2026 season across all competitions for New York City FC, which is also his first career Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup start.
His last appearance against Red Bull New York came on May 18, 2024 (MLS Regular Season), in which he started, logged 73 minutes, and recorded an assist in a 2-1 win.
His last start in any competition came on June 28, 2024 (MLS Regular Season), when he recorded an assist before being forced off after 23 minutes following a collision with Orlando City SC Goalkeeper Mason Stajduhar that resulted in a fractured leg.
Defender Kai Trewin notched his first career goal for the Club, with a header from the left side of the six-yard box to the bottom right corner.
This also marks the Defenders first career goal in Lamar Hunt U.S Open Cup play.
Defender Raul Gustavo recorded his first career goal for the Club, with a header from the center of the box to the top right corner.
This also marks the Defenders first career goal in Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup competition.
Captain Thiago Martins recorded his first goal of the 2026 season, notching his third career goal for the Club, with a header from the center of the box to the bottom right corner.
This marks Martins first cup goal in over a decade, dating back to his time with Palmeiras.
