IMAGE, ANTHONY J. MERCED FOR EMPIRE OF SOCCER

by DAVE MARTINEZ

New York City FC are four points clear of the New York Red Bulls — and undefeated to boot. Meanwhile, the Red Bulls are waiting on their first win — and goal — of the season.

Now who saw that one coming?

Indeed, it has been a blue wave of positivity that has countered the red-hot disappointment of Harrison’s famed denizens. NYCFC look like a club that has something to prove heading into the 2016 season — because they do. Meanwhile, the underdog Red Bulls can’t seem to succeed, especially now that they are not the anonymous side that took MLS by storm last year.

That combination has made for an exciting — and at times confusing — start to the season.

Well, in the New York market at least.

Here are some thoughts on the New York soccer weekend …

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