MLS New England Revolution

Game Preview: New England Revolution at Chicago Fire FC

Published on September 5, 2020 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
New England Revolution News Release


FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - The New England Revolution (2-2-5, 11 pts.) are set to visit Chicago Fire FC (2-5-2, 8 pts.) on Sunday night at Soldier Field. The match kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Boston with Brad Feldman and Charlie Davies calling the action. The match will also air on 98.5 The Sports Hub, with Portuguese commentary available on WBIX 1260 AM Nossa Radio USA.

The Revolution are set to face Chicago for the second time this season, after the two sides played to a 1-1 draw at Gillette Stadium on March 7 behind Adam Buksa's first MLS goal. Sporting Director and Head Coach Bruce Arena will look to improve on his 13-4-5 career record against the Fire, including an unbeaten 11-0-3 mark when his teams score first. New England last played at Soldier Field in 2005, posting a 2-4-2 regular season record at the venue.

New England's last away trip netted three points as the Revolution topped D.C. United, 2-1, at Audi Field on August 25 courtesy of goals from Teal Bunbury and Gustavo Bou. Bou leads the club with three goals on the season, and also leads MLS in total shots and ranks second in chances created. Goalkeeper Matt Turner and the back line are in search of the season's fourth shutout, having conceded multiple goals only twice in 10 overall games in 2020. Turner leads all MLS goalkeepers (min. 700 minutes) in goals against average (0.88) and goals conceded (7).

Revolution at Chicago Fire FC

Date: Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020

Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET

Location: Soldier Field (Chicago, Ill.)

BROADCAST INFORMATION

TV: NBC Sports Boston (streaming on NBC Sports Boston app)

Talent: Brad Feldman (play-by-play), Charlie Davies (analyst)

English Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub

Pregame and Postgame Show: Rob "Hardy" Poole and Clyde Simms

Portuguese Radio: 1260 AM Nossa Radio USA

WHAT TO WATCH FOR:

Here are some top storylines ahead of Sunday's match at Chicago FC. Click HERE to view the club's complete game notes.

Sporting Director and Head Coach Bruce Arena improving on his 13-4-5 record against the Fire, and his teams' 11-0-3 record against Chicago when scoring first.

The Revolution continuing to lead the MLS in corners taken (61) and ranking second in total team shots (136).

New England's defense is looking for its fourth shutout of the season, having conceded multiple goals only twice in 10 matches across all competitions this season.

F Gustavo Bou continuing to rank among the MLS leaders in shots (40) and shots on goal (16), where he ranks first and second, respectively. Bou also ranks second in the league in chances created (25) and leads the team in goals (3).

D Andrew Farrell (19,871) is closing in on 20,000 career minutes played and GK Matt Turner (4,916) is set to eclipse 5,000 career minutes played.

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