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With the competition heated up in the MLS for a week, there are few conflicts that compete against the intensity and drama of the Hudson River derby between New York Football Club and New York Red Bull. In the latest episode of "Cooligans," hosts Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros previewed Saturday's electric showdown with MLS journalist and analyst Michele Giannone and delved into the fate of both teams.
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Giannone is known for his keen tactical analysis of MLS Season Pass (Enspañol), but hasn't made the NYCFC's current struggle mean, especially after Keaton Parks' recent injury.
"The midfielder is a mess now with injury from Keaton Park, and I think it's totally dramatic," he explained. "Basically, what you depend on now, an 18-year-old with Jonathan Shore and Jonathan Shore I love, but you can't put the full weight of the midfield (on him) on it."
The New York City (NYCFC) squad at the Hudson River Derby on Saturday struggled with injuries and deep midfield. Can they overcome their criminal competitors?
(Photo by James Patrick Cooper/ISI via Getty Images)The absence of senior leaders undoubtedly makes the NYCFC vulnerable - Gianonne noted a team that once built on midfield stability provided by players like James Sands. But there is some hope, especially if NYCFC can recruit well-known people in the summer window.
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“I believe New York City must or attempt to be the whole of Kevin de Bruyne.” Giannone muses the point of the close connection of NYCFC, the city football team of NYCFC and Manchester City.
“If you want to win now, you have to bring someone to really replace James Sands and really help Keaton Parks do that because there’s a hole there.”
On the other hand, Red Bull New York found a new life through inspired signing and a productive academy pipeline.
"Their midfield is all the academy," Gianonne noted, highlighting the influential youth players entering the first team. However, the fate of the team depends on their stars. He said: "When (Emil) Forsberg is engaged now (Eric Maxim) you see the quality and see the results." Wildcard? Whether the main attacker Lewis Morgan can return to increase the critical speed and finish.
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Competing or not, the Hudson River Derby is always a wonder – Giannone and Cooligans agree that it can decide which team can overcome the missing debris and grab the moment. These games can determine the team's season.
So don't miss the next conflict - because in the Hudson River Derby, anything can happen.
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