The Hudson River Derby figured to take on a different feel in 2022 after New York City FC’s MLS Cup Final triumph in December and we are finally going to find out how different it will be when the rivals meet for the first time this year.
NYCFC face off in U.S. Open Cup quarterfinal action on Wednesday for a special chapter of their rivalry. At the moment, the rivals are the top two teams in the Eastern Conference, separated by one point, and while their Open Cup meeting won’t impact the table, it will set the tone for how the rivalry will shake out as the year moves forward.
Those looking for a cupset will want to turn their attention to Sacramento Republic, which takes on the LA Galaxy on Tuesday, and Union Omaha’s trip to Sporting Kansas City on Wednesday.
The Canadian Championship, which offers Canada’s MLS delegation a fairly direct route to the Concacaf Champions League is in the semi-final stage, with Wednesday’s Toronto FC – CF Montréal being the match to watch, as the Vancouver Whitecaps should be able to roll over York United, which is winless in its last five Canadian Premier League games, with little conflict.
There is also a pair of U.S. men’s national team U-20 matches taking place in the Concacaf U-20 championship. Paxten Aaronson and Niko Tsakiris each notched a brace in a convincing 10-0 opener against St. Kitts and Nevis on Saturday and will see a quick-turn week with Canada and Cuba on the docket Monday and Wednesday, respectively.
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Here is a look at This Week’s Top 5 Matches to Watch, as well as a full rundown of This Week’s Soccer on TV and Online:
This Week’s Top 5 Matches to Watch
- New York Red Bulls vs New York City FC – The powder keg in what is shaping up to be a memorable year in the rivalry.
- Sporting Kansas City vs Union Omaha – Apologies to SKC fans but Union Omaha, a USL League One representative, will be the undeniable national favorite here.
- LA Galaxy vs Sacramento Republic – Stranger things have happened than Sacramento beating a potential mixed Galaxy squad, right?
- Toronto FC vs CF Montréal – These two should be bringing their best with the less-costly CCL bid dangling.
- Canada U20 vs USMNT U20 – The first test of the week is the most interesting for Mikey Vargas’ side. How will they follow up that 10-0 romp?
This Week’s Soccer on TV and Online
Monday
Argentine Primera División
3:30 p.m. – Paramount+ – Godoy Cruz vs Defensa y Justicia
6 p.m. – Paramount+ – Vélez Sarsfield vs Rosario Central
6 p.m. – Paramount+ – Gimnasia La Plata vs Racing Club
8:30 p.m. – Paramount+ – Independiente vs Estudiantes
8:30 p.m. – Paramount+ – Newell’s Old Boys vs Argentinos Juniors
Brasileirão
7 p.m. – Paramount+ – São Paulo vs Palmeiras
CONCACAF U20 Championship
6 p.m. – fuboTV, TUDN USA – Antigua and Barbuda U20 vs Costa Rica U20
8:30 p.m. – fuboTV, TUDN USA – Canada U20 vs United States U20
10:30 p.m. – fuboTV, TUDN USA – Jamaica U20 vs Honduras U20
Peruvian Primera Division
4 p.m. – fuboTV – Ayacucho vs Sport Huancayo
Tuesday
U.S. Open Cup
10:30 p.m. – ESPN+ – LA Galaxy vs Sacramento Republic
Argentine Primera División
6 p.m. – Paramount+ – Aldosivi vs Platense
8:30 p.m. – Paramount+ – Central Córdoba SdE vs San Lorenzo
UEFA U19 European Championship
11:30am – fuboTV, ESPN3 – Slovakia U19 vs Italy U19
2 p.m. – fuboTV, ESPN3, TUDN USA – Romania U19 vs France U19
CONCACAF U20 Championship
8:30 p.m. – fuboTV, TUDN USA – Guatemala U20 vs Panama U20
10:30 p.m. – fuboTV, TUDN USA – Trinidad and Tobago U20 vs Mexico U20
Wednesday
U.S. Open Cup
8 p.m. – ESPN+ – New York Red Bulls vs New York City FC
8:30 p.m. – ESPN+ – Sporting Kansas City vs Union Omaha
Canadian Championship
7 p.m. – Fox Soccer Plus, fuboTV – Toronto FC vs CF Montréal
10 p.m. – Fox Soccer Plus, fuboTV – Vancouver Whitecaps vs York United
CONCACAF U20 Championship
8:30 p.m. – fuboTV, TUDN USA – USA U20 vs Cuba U20
Copa Argentina
5 p.m. – fuboTV – Patronato vs Colón
8:10 p.m. – fuboTV – Chaco For Ever vs Talleres Córdoba
UEFA U19 European Championship
11:30am – fuboTV, ESPN3 – Israel U19 vs Austria U19
2 p.m. – fuboTV, ESPN3, TUDN USA – England U19 vs Serbia U19
Men’s Club Friendly
9 p.m. – ESPN+ – Santos Laguna vs Tigres UANL
USL Championship
7 p.m. – ESPN+ – Memphis 901 vs FC Tulsa
9 p.m. – ESPN+ – New Mexico United vs Rio Grande Valley
USL League One
7:30 p.m. – ESPN+ – Chattanooga Red Wolves vs Charlotte Independence
9 p.m. – ESPN+ – Northern Colorado vs Central Valley Fuego
Thursday
Copa Argentina
7:05 p.m. – fuboTV – Atlético Tucumán vs Independiente
Copa do Brasil
7 p.m. – Fox Soccer Plus, fuboTV – São Paulo vs Palmeiras
CONCACAF U20 Championship
8:30 p.m. – fuboTV, TUDN USA – Panama U20 vs El Salvador U20
10:30 p.m. – fuboTV, TUDN USA – Mexico U20 vs Haiti U20
USL League One
8 p.m. – ESPN+ – Forward Madison vs Richmond Kickers