# Five red cards issued for mass brawl in New York Red Bulls v Club América friendly

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/five-red-cards-issued-for-mass-brawl-in-new-york-red-bulls-v-club-america-friendly/
- Published: 2026-11-15T19:29:41+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-15T20:05:03+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/nov/15/red-bulls-club-america-brawl-friendly
- Topics: Celebrity, Entertainment, Politics, Sport, TV

## Key points

- Five players were sent off after a brawl.
- Drinks were thrown from the stands.
- The match’s scheduling and purpose drew criticism.

## Summary

A friendly between the New York Red Bulls and Club América erupted into a mass brawl, with five players sent off and drinks thrown from the stands. The incident overshadowed the match and raised questions about the value and organisation of low-stakes exhibitions.

The game was played after the Red Bulls had been eliminated from the MLS post-season, with several veterans and US internationals absent. The match had been scheduled despite a potential clash with an NWSL semi-final at the same stadium; poor pitch conditions meant Gotham FC played elsewhere. The brawl began after Mijahir Jiménez was brought down near the corner flag, and lasted about 65 seconds; the delayed corner was taken seven minutes later.

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