OFF THE PITCH DERBY: Red Bulls, NYCFC gamers to face off in Brooklyn Thursday

Jul 3, 2018 | New York City FC, New York Red Bulls |

The next chapter of the Hudson River Derby will be written Sunday when New York City FC hosts the Red Bulls at Yankee Stadium at 7 p.m.

However, fans of both sides can get a unique preview of the rivalry match at a New York Derby FIFA 18 Party Thursday from 7-10 p.m.

That’s when Red Bulls Gamer Mike Labelle, who happens to be a fan of the team, will meet NYCFC Gamer Chris Holly, who just happens to a supporter of that side, in a 2 v 2 FIFA Tournament at The Bowery FC Clubhouse.

The Clubhouse is located at 411 Kent Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11249-5939.

There will be an open bar and food in the first hour.

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Michael Lewis

Front Row Soccer editor Michael Lewis has covered 13 World Cups (eight men, five women), seven Olympics and 25 MLS Cups. He has written about New York City FC, New York Cosmos, the New York Red Bulls and both U.S. national teams for Newsday and has penned a soccer history column for the Guardian.com. Lewis, who has been honored by the Press Club of Long Island and National Soccer Coaches Association of America, is the former editor of BigAppleSoccer.com. He has written seven books about the beautiful game and has published ALIVE AND KICKING The incredible but true story of the Rochester Lancers. It is available at Amazon.com at https://tinyurl.com/nfhdk4e5.