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In battle for New York, Red Bulls sweep NYCFC

Aug 9, 2015; Harrison, NJ, USA; New York Red Bulls midfielder Felipe Martins (8) celebrates his goal with defender Connor Lade (5) and midfielder Dax McCarty (11) against New York City FC during the second half at Red Bull Arena. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 9, 2015; Harrison, NJ, USA; New York Red Bulls midfielder Felipe Martins (8) celebrates his goal with defender Connor Lade (5) and midfielder Dax McCarty (11) against New York City FC during the second half at Red Bull Arena. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports

I was asked to cover my first MLS game this past weekend in New Jersey, a showdown between the New York Red Bulls and the expansion NYCFC. The Red Bulls picked up a 2-0 win to sweep its season series with the new club based at Yankee Staduim. Here’s a photo images from my night and some screenshots of where they ended up:

Aug 9, 2015; Harrison, NJ, USA;  A general view of an MLS soccer game between the New York Red Bulls and New York City FC during the second half at Red Bull Arena. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 9, 2015; Harrison, NJ, USA; A general view of an MLS soccer game between the New York Red Bulls and New York City FC during the second half at Red Bull Arena. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 9, 2015; Harrison, NJ, USA; New York City FC forward David Villa (7) battles for the ball with New York Red Bulls defender Matt Miazga (20) during the second half at Red Bull Arena. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 9, 2015; Harrison, NJ, USA; New York City FC forward David Villa (7) battles for the ball with New York Red Bulls defender Matt Miazga (20) during the second half at Red Bull Arena. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 9, 2015; Harrison, NJ, USA; New York Red Bulls defender Kemar Lawrence (92) and New York City FC defender Angeli?o (69) battle for a ball during the second half at Red Bull Arena. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 9, 2015; Harrison, NJ, USA; New York Red Bulls defender Kemar Lawrence (92) and New York City FC defender Angeli?o (69) battle for a ball during the second half at Red Bull Arena. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports

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