I-95 derbies

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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.

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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]

Teams based along I-95

DivisionTeam(s)
Major League Soccer D.C. United, New England Revolution, New York City FC, New York Red Bulls, Philadelphia Union
National Women's Soccer League NJ/NY Gotham FC, Washington Spirit; formerly Boston Breakers (2013–2017)
USL Championship Loudoun United FC
USL League One Richmond Kickers
National Independent Soccer Association Maryland Bobcats

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:

Other I-95 derbies

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ Citations: [1] [2] [3]

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