I-95 derbies

The I-95 derbies[note 1], also known as the Acela derbies are the various local soccer derbies between the teams located on the Interstate 95 highway and Northeast Corridor railway of the United States (the Northeast megalopolis).[1] It specifically refers to individual games between the teams located along the corridor, but may also be used to describe the rivalries between the supporters groups. The first I-95 derby in the modern era of American soccer history took place during the 1996 Major League Soccer season, when the New England Revolution and D.C. United played each other on April 27, 1996. The match ended in a 1–1 tie.

Historically the most intense I-95 derbies between American soccer clubs is the Atlantic Cup rivalry between D.C. United and the New York Red Bulls,[4][5] as well as the Hudson River derby, between the Red Bulls and New York City FC, based upon polls and pundit analysis.[4][6]

  1. ^ a b Lindberg, Austin. "Rivals of Major League Soccer". ESPN FC. Retrieved December 23, 2022.
  2. ^ Kessler, Scott (July 2, 2011). "Saturday Afternoon Union Freekicks: I-95 Rivalry". Brotherly Game. SB Nation. As the Union prepare for the I-95 derby with DC United
  3. ^ McCarty, Matthew (June 25, 2017). "I-95 Derby: Philadelphia Union Top D.C United Thanks to Andre Blake". Last Word Sports. Retrieved December 22, 2022.
  4. ^ a b Smith, Chris (August 16, 2021). "The biggest MLS rivalries - ranked". 90min. Retrieved December 22, 2022.
  5. ^ "Top 10 MLS Rivalries of All Time".
  6. ^ Connelly, Steve (March 20, 2015). "Atlantic Cup: The Original MLS Rivalry". Fansided. Retrieved December 22, 2022.


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