2016 U.S. Open Cup Final vs New York Red Bulls
A clash between MLS originals, with the Red Bulls seeking their first U.S. Open Cup title.
The LA Galaxy faced the New York Red Bulls in the 2016 U.S. Open Cup Final. The Red Bulls have reached the U.S. Open Cup final twice, in 2003 and 2017, losing on both occasions.
Lore & Background
The Red Bulls, formerly the MetroStars, were established in October 1994 and began play in 1996. They were sold to Red Bull GmbH in 2006 and re-branded. The club has won three Supporters' Shield titles (2013, 2015, 2018) and reached the MLS Cup final twice (2008, 2024), losing both times. Open Cup Final.
Reader's Guide
The Red Bulls play at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey, since 2010. Their rivals include New York City FC (Hudson River Derby), New England Revolution, and D.C. United.
Did You Know?
- The club was originally named the New York/New Jersey MetroStars and was rebranded after Red Bull GmbH purchased it in 2006.
- The Red Bulls' first breakthrough star was Venezuelan Giovanni Savarese.
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