The 16-year-old spoke to Sports Illustrated ahead of the MLS Eastern Conference semifinal matchup against NYCFC.

NYCFC welcomes the New York Red Bulls to Citi Field Saturday for the MLS Eastern Conference Playoffs semifinal. Kickoff is set for 5:30 p.m. ET (Apple TV). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's soccer odds around the NYCFC vs.

With the Eastern Conference turned upside down in Round One of the 2024 MLS Cup playoffs, the first-ever playoff edition of the Hudson River derby comes as a surprise with NYCFC "hosting" the Red Bulls at Citi Field.

BOTTOM LINE: A game after shutting out Cincinnati 0-0, New York City FC plays the New York Red Bulls. NYCFC is 14-7-8 in conference matchups. NYCFC is 7-2-2 when it scores two goals. The Red Bulls are 11-9-8 against Eastern Conference opponents. The Red Bulls rank sixth in the Eastern Conference with 55 goals led by Lewis Morgan with 13.

Next Saturday at Citi Field, New York City FC host New York Red Bulls for an Eastern Conference Semifinal (5:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass ). It’ll be the rivals’ 30th all-time meeting and their first in the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs.

It's now playoff Semifinal time in the MLS playoffs, a battle that promises to see drama, passion, and indelible moments. Both New York City Football Club and the New York Red Bulls have battled their way through before one of them can head to the final.

For the first time in their 10-year Hudson River Derby history, New York City FC and the New York Red Bulls will square off in the MLS Cup Playoffs.

NYCFC clashes with the Red Bulls in the thrilling Hudson River Derby. Key players' form could decide the MLS playoff champ. Who will win and reign supreme?