MLS New England Revolution

Game Preview: New England Revolution at New York City FC

Published on October 10, 2020 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
New England Revolution News Release


FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - The New England Revolution (5-4-7, 22 pts.) are set to face New York City FC for the third and final time this season on Sunday afternoon at Yankee Stadium. The match kicks off at 4:30 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.

The sixth-place Revolution, winners of two of their last three away games, are in search of the season's first victory over New York City, having tied once with one defeat through the first two contests. New England leads the all-time series, 6-5-4, against NYCFC, including a 2-3-2 record at Yankee Stadium. In the last meeting on Sept. 19 in Foxborough, the two sides played to a draw as the Revs' defense recorded one of its six clean sheets on the year. Through 16 games, New England has allowed only 13 goals, tied for second fewest in MLS.

Sunday afternoon's match will see midfielder Tommy McNamara make his return to Yankee Stadium, where he played four seasons with New York City FC from 2015-18. The seventh-year pro notched 13 goals and 14 assists in his NYCFC career, and has tallied seven times with eight helpers at Yankee Stadium. New York City native and rookie defender Henry Kessler is poised to make his first hometown appearance at Yankee Stadium. A contender in the MLS Rookie of the Year race, Kessler has appeared in every game for New England's stout defense and leads all 2020 SuperDraft picks in starts, appearances, and minutes played.

Match #17: New England Revolution at New York City FC

Date: Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020

Kickoff: 4:30 p.m. ET

Location: Yankee Stadium (New York City, New York)

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 Sunday's match at New York City FC. Click HERE to view the club's complete game notes.

New England's winning on the road for the third time in four games. A fifth regular season win away from home would be the club's most since 2015.

The Revolution outshooting opponents for a sixth consecutive match.

The Revs' defense keeping opponents to one-or-no goals for the 14th time in 17 matches. With six clean sheets to date, the Revolution's 13 goals conceded rank second fewest in MLS.

M Lee Nguyen (51G/49A) recording one assist to become the first-ever player to 50 goals and 50 assists with the club.

F Tajon Buchanan adding to his career-best marks in appearances (16), games started (6) and consecutive games started (5). Buchanan ranks fourth on the team in shots (23) and is one of six Revolution players to appear in every match this season.

D Henry Kessler, a New York City native, continuing to lead all 2020 MLS SuperDraft picks in starts, games played, and minutes. The sixth-overall pick leads the team in clearances (59) and interceptions (23), and ranks second among all rookies in minutes played (1,283).

GK Matt Turner adding to his career-high six shutouts and remaining among the MLS leaders in goals in goals against average (2nd - 80.0), saves percentage (2nd - 80.4), and saves (5th - 47).

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