I-95 derbies
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There are several soccer rivalries between teams located in cities along Interstate 95. Often referred to individually as the I-95 derby there are several I-95 soccer rivalries. Any game between a team based along this highway can colloquially be referenced as an I-95 derby.
Teams based along I-95
Major I-95 derbies
Some of the most heated rivalries are between clubs that are geographically close together, or clubs that play in the same league, including:
- Atlantic Cup – between D.C. United and New York Red Bulls – This rivalry is often considered one of the most intense rivalries of original MLS franchises, and one of the most intense rivalries on the East Coast
- Hudson River Derby – between New York City FC and New York Red Bulls – This rivalry features Major League Soccer's two clubs based in the New York metropolitan area.[1][2][3]
- Shertz–Gemmel Cup/Colonial Cup – between D.C. United and Philadelphia Union. Known by some as the "friendly derby" of the United States.[4]
Other I-95 derbies
- D.C. United–New England Revolution: historically, two of the most successful franchises in the Eastern Conference.[5]
- D.C. United–Philadelphia Union[6]
- New York Red Bulls–New England Revolution[7]
- New York Red Bulls-Philadelphia Union
See also
References
- ^ Panizo, Franco. "New York Red Bulls' Andy Roxburgh says impending rivalry with New York City FC a good thing".
- ^ Lewis, Brian. "New York Soccer Rivalry Already Brewing". New York Post. NYPost.com.
- ^ Prince-Wright, Joe. "New York City FC, Red Bulls rivalry heating up already".
- ^ Wine II, Donald. "The Shertz-Gemmell Cup is the right name for the DC-Philadelphia rivalry". Black and Red United. SB Nation. Retrieved May 14, 2016.
- ^ Stubbs, Roman (June 19, 2015). "D.C. United, New England Revolution set to add another chapter to rich rivalry". The Washington Post. WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved August 31, 2015.
- ^ "Story Stream: Philadelphia Union vs. D.C. United news, updates, and highlights". The Brotherly Game. SB Nation. Retrieved August 31, 2015.
- ^ "Revs, Red Bull renew I-95 rivalry". Fox News. May 2013.