MLS New England Revolution

Game Preview: New England Revolution at Montreal Impact

Published on October 13, 2020 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
New England Revolution News Release


FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - The New England Revolution (6-4-7, 25 pts.) are set to visit the Montreal Impact (6-9-2, 20 pts.) on Wednesday night at Red Bull Arena. The match kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET and will air on NBC Sports Boston, with Brad Feldman and Charlie Davies calling the action. The contest will also air on 98.5 The Sports Hub, with Portuguese commentary available on WBIX 1260 AM Nossa Radio USA.

New England, sixth in the Eastern Conference, enters Wednesday's match riding a two-game winning streak in the series with Montreal, having posted a 2-1-0 record across three meetings this season. New England notched a 3-1 win against Thierry Henry's side on Sept. 23 at Gillette Stadium behind goals from Henry Kessler, Gustavo Bou, and Diego Fagundez. Fagundez now has six career goals against the Impact, tied with Kelyn Rowe for the most among active Revs.

The Revolution enter the midweek contest winners of four of the last five road games, including two on the bounce as New England claimed victories against New York City on Oct. 11 and at D.C. United on Sept. 27. Including the MLS is Back Tournament group stage, the Revolution have won five regular season games away from Foxborough, one short of matching a club record with six away wins in a single campaign. The team's official away record excluding the tournament in Orlando is 4-2-0.

New England's defense maintains its position among the league leaders in fewest goals conceded (14) and clean sheets (6), where the Revolution rank tied for second and tied for fourth, respectively. The Revolution have allowed one or fewer goals in 14 of 17 matches this season, with just one goal allowed over the previous two encounters with Montreal. Goalkeeper Matt Turner, who logged a season-best seven saves in Sunday's 2-1 win at New York City FC, holds a 4-2-1 career record against the Impact.

Match #18: New England Revolution at Montreal Impact

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020

Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET

Location: Red Bull Arena (Harrison, N.J.)

Broadcast Information

TV: NBC Sports Boston

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

English Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub

Radio Pregame/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 Wednesday's match at the Montreal Impact. Click HERE to view the club's complete game notes.

The Revolution winning a third straight away game and the fourth in the last five attempts.

The Revs improving on the club's 4-2-0 away record in 2020. Including the MLS is Back Tournament, the Revolution are 5-2-2 away from Gillette Stadium, which is one win shy of matching a club record with six wins away from home.

New England allowing one or fewer goals for the 15th time in 18 matches this season, including six clean sheets. New England's 14 goals conceded are tied for second-fewest in MLS and two behind the league lead.

The Revs continuing to lead MLS in corners taken (114) and rank third in shots (247).

The club winning a regular season game at Red Bull Arena for the first time, having gone 0-9-2 in the first 11 attempts against the Red Bulls.

GK Matt Turner remaining the MLS leader in saves percentage (min. 20 saves) and adding to his career-high six clean sheets.

F Teal Bunbury and F Gustavo Bou breaking their tie as the team's scoring leaders with five goals apiece.

M Diego Fagundez (257) moving closer to Shalrie Joseph's club record of 261 MLS regular season appearances.

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