MLS New England Revolution

Game Preview: New England Revolution vs. Montreal Impact

July 9, 2020 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
New England Revolution News Release


ORLANDO, Fla. - The New England Revolution (0-1-1) are set to resume the club's 25th Major League Soccer season against the Montreal Impact (1-0-1) in Group C of the MLS is Back Tournament on Thursday night. The match kicks off at 8:00 p.m. ET at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla., and will be televised nationally in Spanish on TUDN. The contest is streaming live with English commentary on Twitter (follow @NERevolution or @MLS), and airs locally on the radio with Brad Feldman and Charlie Davies calling the action on 98.5 The Sports Hub and SiriusXM FC Channel 157.

The Revolution return to competitive action tonight after more than a four-month stoppage in play, last taking the pitch for a 1-1 draw with Chicago Fire FC on March 7. In his first full campaign with the Revolution, Sporting Director and Head Coach Bruce Arena will look for his team to rebound from its season-opening loss to the Impact, a 2-1 defeat north of the border in Montreal Head Coach Thierry Henry's MLS managerial debut.

One key difference maker will be Revolution captain Carles Gil, the reigning MLS Newcomer of the Year and 2019 Best XI selection, who is poised to make his 2020 debut after sitting out the season's opening matches with a foot injury. Gil looks to build a formidable attack alongside Gustavo Bou and Adam Buksa. Buksa, the 23-year-old Polish striker who was added as New England's third Designated Player this offseason, scored his first MLS goal in the March 7 meeting with Chicago.

Following the match, Bruce Arena and select Revolution players will be available to media in a live video press conference. Click Here to join (password: MLSPress).

Revolution vs. Montreal Impact: MLS is Back Tournament Group C Match #1

Date: Thursday, July 9, 2020

Kickoff: 8:00 p.m. ET

Location: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort (Orlando, Florida)

Broadcast Information

TV: TUDN (Spanish)

Streaming: Twitter (Follow @NERevolution or @MLS for English commentary)

Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub & SiriusXM FC Channel 157

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

Postgame Video Press Conference: New England Revolution vs. Montreal Impact

MLS is Back Tournament Group C

When: Thursday, July 9 following the match (Approx. 9:55 p.m. ET)

Who: Bruce Arena and Revolution Players

Join: Click Here / Password: MLSPress

Outside the Booth Presented by Dan O'Brien Automotive Group

On Friday, July 10 at 12:00 p.m., the Revolution will debut a new online call-in show, Outside the Booth Presented by Dan O'Brien Automotive Group hosted by Brad Feldman and Charlie Davies. The show will stream live on Revolutionsoccer.net and the club's Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Bruce Arena will join the program as a live guest, and fans are encouraged to call in to (855) 728-7500.

What to Watch for: Here are some top storylines ahead of Thursday's match against Montreal. Click HERE to view the club's complete game notes for Thursday's match.

Bruce Arena building on his 8-4-9 coaching record with New England.

The Revolution avenging the club's season-opening loss, 2-1, in Montreal against the Impact on Feb. 29, 2020.

M Carles Gil, the reigning MLS Newcomer of the Year, making his 2020 debut. Newcomer and former Manchester United left back D Alexander Büttner may also make his debut after missing the first two games of the season.

M Scott Caldwell is one appearance away from 200 regular sea son games played. He would become the ninth Revolution player to reach the milestone.

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