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Game Preview: New England Revolution vs. Houston Dynamo

June 28, 2019 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
New England Revolution News Release


FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - The New England Revolution (4-8-5, 17 pts.) will host the Houston Dynamo (7-5-3, 24 pts.) on Saturday, June 29 at Gillette Stadium. The match kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET, televised locally on NBC Sports Boston with Brad Feldman, Paul Mariner, and Naoko Funayama calling the action. Authenticated subscribers may also stream the match on NBCSportsBoston.com and on the NBC Sports app. The match airs locally on the radio with 98.5 The Sports Hub broadcasting the action in English and 1260 AM Nossa Radio providing Portuguese commentary.

The Revolution enter Saturday's match riding a five-game unbeaten streak in MLS play (2-0-3), having conceded only four goals during the run. New England extended the string of results with a 1-1 draw against the Eastern Conference-leading Philadelphia Union on Wednesday, as midfielder Carles Gil delivered his fifth assist of the season -- his fourth in the month of June across all competitions. The Revolution have dominated the series with Houston in recent years, posting a 5-0-1 record in the last six meetings. In 2019, New England is an unbeaten 3-0-2 against Western Conference opposition.

Saturday also marks the club's third annual Pride Night at Gillette Stadium, part of the club's ongoing celebration of Boston Pride Month, and in conjunction with Soccer for All Month. A number of Pride-themed elements including corner flags, captain's armband, jersey numbers and more, will be on display to signify that all are welcome in MLS. Beginning at halftime, all game-used Pride items will be available for auction at revolutionsoccer.net to benefit You Can Play, which is dedicated to ensuring equality, respect, and safety for all athletes without regard to sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

In addition, the New England Revolution Charitable Foundation will hold an Audi Drive Series collection at all stadium gates prior to the match. The drive will benefit The Home for Little Wanderers' Waltham House. Fans who make a donation of new and unused beach towels, flip flops, sunscreen, swimsuits, hair accessories, and sunglasses will receive a special matchday giveaway.

Following Saturday's match, New England returns to action on Thursday, July 4 for an Independence Day matchup at the Colorado Rapids. The contest kicks off at 9:00 p.m. ET and will air locally on NBC Sports Boston, 98.5 The Sports Hub, and 1260 AM Nossa Radio.

Game 18 vs. Houston Dynamo

Date: Saturday, June 29, 2019

Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET

Location: Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, Mass.)

BROADCAST INFORMATION

TV: NBC Sports Boston

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

Revolution Postgame Live begins immediately following the match

Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub

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

Postgame Show: Rob "Hardy" Poole (host), Clyde Simms (analyst)

Portuguese Radio: 1260 AM "Nossa Radio USA"

Talent: Luis Lombardi Jr. (play-by-play)

WHAT TO WATCH FOR

Here are some relevant storylines ahead of Saturday's match vs. Houston. Click HERE to view the complete Revolution game notes. Official MLS Game Guides can be downloaded HERE.

- The Revolution extending its unbeaten streak in MLS play to six games, having posted a 2-0-3 mark and 0.80 goals against average across the last five matches.

- New England remaining undefeated against Western Conference opposition this season (3-0-2).

- The Revs defeating Houston for a third straight meeting and extending their undefeated streak in the series to seven games (5-0-1).

- M Carles Gil recording an assist for a fourth straight game across all competitions. He has a team-high five assists on the season and has recorded four in the month of June, including two against the LA Galaxy on June 2, and one in the U.S. Open Cup.

- F Juan Agudelo continuing his scoring form with three goals in the team's last seven games across all competitions.

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