MLS New England Revolution

Game Preview: New England Revolution vs. FC Dallas

Published on April 13, 2018 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
New England Revolution News Release


FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - The New England Revolution (3-1-1, 10 pts.) are back at Gillette Stadium to conclude a two-match homestand against FC Dallas (1-0-3, 6 pts.) on Saturday. The game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET and will be televised locally on NBC Sports Boston with Brad Feldman, Paul Mariner, and Naoko Funayama on the call. The contest also airs on the radio, with 98.5 The Sports Hub HD2 and SiriusXM FC broadcasting the action in English, and WMVX 1570 AM Nossa Radio providing Portuguese commentary. Fans may also stream the match live on NBCSportsBoston.com and on the NBC Sports app.

Saturday's match will be the lone regular season meeting between the Revs and FC Dallas. The Revolution will look to move to 3-0-0 against Western Conference opposition this season, having already beaten the Colorado Rapids and Houston Dynamo. The Revs lost the most recent meeting between the two sides, 2-2, at Toyota Stadium on March 8, 2017.

Following Saturday's match, New England will prepare for a road contest against Columbus Crew SC at MAPFRE Stadium on Saturday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m. ET. That match will be broadcast locally on NBC Sports Boston, 98.5 The Sports Hub, and WMVX 1570 AM Nossa Radio.

Game 6

Date: Saturday, April 14, 2018

Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET

Location: Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, Mass.)

BROADCAST INFORMATION

TV: NBC Sports Boston (Streaming on NBCSportsBoston.com and on the NBC Sports app)

Talent: Brad Feldman (play-by-play), Paul Mariner (analyst), Naoko Funayama (sideline)

Revolution Postgame Live: Brad Feldman, Paul Mariner, Naoko Funayama

Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub HD2, SiriusXM FC

Talent: Brad Feldman (play-by-play), Paul Mariner (analyst), Naoko Funayama (sideline)

Portuguese Radio: WMVX 1570 AM "Nossa Radio USA"

Talent: Luis Lombardi Jr. (play-by-play), Raphael Fraga (analyst)

WHAT TO WATCH FOR

Here are some relevant storylines ahead of Saturday's match against FC Dallas. Click HERE to view the complete Revolution Game Notes for Saturday's match.

The New England Revolution posting three consecutive wins for the first time since Sept. 3 - Sept. 17, 2017. That is also the last time the club posted three straight wins by at least a two-goal margin. In addition, they will also look to register three consecutive clean sheets for the first time since Aug. 15 - Sept. 5, 2015 (3-0-0).

Forward Teal Bunbury scoring a goal in a third straight game for the first time in his MLS career.

Forward Cristian Penilla remaining atop the league leaderboard for primary assists, where he sits tied for first in MLS with three.

Midfielder Diego Fagundez, the team's current scoring leader with three goals, tallying for the fourth time in five matches.

Midfielder Kelyn Rowe (28G/38A) needs two more goals to become the sixth member of the Revolution's 30/30 club, joining Diego Fagundez (42G/32A), Shalrie Joseph (37G/34A), Joe-Max Moore (41G/35A), Lee Nguyen (51G/49A), and Steve Ralston (42G/73A).

There are a few notable connections between the Revolution and FC Dallas:

o FC Dallas Head Coach Oscar Pareja played one season with the Revolution in 1998, making 13 appearances for the club.

o FC Dallas Technical Director Fernando Clavijo served as New England's head coach from 2000-02 and posted a 22-31-12 record.

o Revolution forward Cristian Penilla, Dallas defender Aníbal Chalá, and Dallas midfielder Carlos Gruezo have all represented Ecuador on the international stage.

Official MLS Game Guides can be downloaded for all regular season games at: http://www.mlssoccer.com/media-resources/game-guides

For up-to-the-minute information on the Revolution, visit the team's official web site at revolutionsoccer.net, or join the conversation and interact with fans on any of the team's social platforms.

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