{"id":20131,"date":"2023-05-22T00:01:44","date_gmt":"2023-05-21T13:01:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wolfgangsport.com\/?p=20131"},"modified":"2023-07-15T23:32:43","modified_gmt":"2023-07-15T12:32:43","slug":"biggest-mls-rivalries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wolfgangsport.com\/biggest-mls-rivalries\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Biggest MLS Rivalries of All Time: 2023 Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"

What are the biggest MLS rivalries of all time? Major League Soccer is becoming one of the best soccer leagues in the world<\/a> and a major reason for this is because of the rivalries the league has created.<\/p>\n

Biggest MLS Rivalries<\/h2>\n

Major League Soccer has increased from 12 teams in 2005 to 29 teams in 2023. More teams means more derbies which continues to grow the league into one of the best in the world. Let’s take a look at the 10 biggest MLS rivalries.<\/p>\n

10. FC Dallas vs. Chicago Fire<\/h3>\n

The Brimstone Cup isn’t what it once was, but it’s still one of the biggest MLS rivalries. The first fan-driven trophy, it was created in 2001 between Chicago’s Section 8 and Dallas’ Inferno supporter groups.<\/p>\n

Both teams were successful at the time, and Dallas (who were known as the Burn at the time) were disgruntled that Chicago somewhat copied their name.<\/p>\n

Since the Dallas-Chicago rivalry began, franchises in Houston, New England, Washington and Columbus have formed even bigger rivalries for the two clubs. Past fans were so invested in this rivalry, it still continues on and has a special place in the hearts of both sets of supporters.<\/p>\n

9. New York Red Bulls vs. New York City FC<\/h3>\n

Named after the river that runs through New York, the Hudson River Derby is fought between the two clubs representing America’s largest city. Initially the rivalry’s intensity fell flat as Red Bull dominated games in the earlier days.<\/p>\n

Social media has been used in particular by both sets of fans to trade insults, and Red Bulls have cut NYCFC fan ticket allocations in the past because of fan behaviour. There is a need though for more high stakes games between the clubs to create an even bigger rivalry.<\/p>\n

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On this day in 2016, #RBNY<\/a> savagely brutalized NYCFC 7-0 in front of their home fans and hundreds of delirious Metro fans.<\/p>\n

We will tweet out highlights from that game in real time as they happened that day starting at 3:30 pm.<\/p>\n

Happy #RedWeddingAnniversary<\/a>, everyone! pic.twitter.com\/DhYdxnOE7g<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Today In RBNY History (@RBNY_History) May 21, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n