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Game Preview: New England Revolution at D.C. United

August 25, 2020 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
New England Revolution News Release


FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - The New England Revolution (1-1-4, 7 pts.) are in Washington, D.C. for a meeting with Eastern Conference rival D.C. United (1-2-3, 6 pts.) on Tuesday night. The match kicks off at 7:00 p.m. ET at Audi Field and will be televised on NBC Sports Boston, with Brad Feldman and Charlie Davies calling the action. The match will also air on 98.5 The Sports Hub HD2, with Portuguese commentary available on WBIX 1260 AM Nossa Radio USA.

New England will aim to extend its unbeaten streak in the regular season to six games on Tuesday, having not lost in league play since the 2020 season opener against Montreal on Feb. 29. The Revolution are riding a 198-minute shutout streak and have recorded three clean sheets over the last four league games, including last Thursday's scoreless draw against the Philadelphia Union at Gillette Stadium. The Revs' back line has conceded only four goals in the season to date - tied for third fewest in MLS. Goalkeeper Matt Turner, who has backstopped all three of the club's shutouts this year, posted a season-high five saves in his last outing.

On the Revolution bench, Assistant Coach Richie Williams will assume head coaching duties for the second straight game, as Sporting Director & Head Coach Bruce Arena serves the second part of a three-game suspension.

Revolution vs. D.C. United

Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2020

Kickoff: 7:00 p.m. ET

Location: Audi Field (Washington, D.C.)

BROADCAST INFORMATION

Local TV: NBC Sports Boston

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

Local Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub HD2, 1260 AM Nossa Radio USA (Portuguese)

WHAT TO WATCH FOR:

Here are some top storylines ahead of Tuesday's match at D.C. United. Click HERE to view the club's complete game notes.

New England extending its unbeaten streak in regular season action (including MLS is Back Tournament group stage) to six games, having not lost in league play since the season opener on Feb. 29 vs. Montreal.

The Revolution recording four shutouts through seven regular season games for the first time since 2013. New England has recorded two clean sheets in the last three games.

F Gustavo Bou continuing to rank among the MLS leaders in chances created, where he ranks second with 21 according to Opta.

M Matt Polster making his second appearance in a Revolution uniform after playing the full 90-minutes in his club debut in last Thursday's 0-0 draw against the Philadelphia Union.

M Kelyn Rowe needs one assist to pass Chris Tierney (40) for sole possession of fourth place on the Revs' all-time list. His next goal will be his 30th in MLS.

Outside the Booth Presented by Dan O'Brien Automotive Group

On Friday, August 28 from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. ET, Brad Feldman and Charlie Davies will take calls and answer questions from Revs fans and catch up with Bruce Arena about all the latest club news and action on Outside the Booth Presented by Dan O'Brien Automotive Group. The show streams live on Revolutionsoccer.net and the club's Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Fans are encouraged to join Feldman and Davies on the air by calling the studio hotline at (855) 728-7500.

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