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Game Preview: New England Revolution vs. Nashville SC

October 2, 2020 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
New England Revolution News Release


FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - The New England Revolution (5-3-6, 21 pts.) are set to host Nashville SC (4-5-4, 16 pts.) for the first-ever meeting with the MLS expansion side on Saturday night at Gillette Stadium. 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.

The Revolution enter Saturday's match on the cusp of three straight wins for the first time this season. New England brings a 5-7-5 all-time record against MLS expansion sides to the first of two games against Nashville this season. The Revolution registered their fifth win of the season - also the team's fifth shutout - last Sunday night in a 2-0 victory on the road at D.C. United behind goals from forwards Gustavo Bou and Adam Buksa. Bou, who has worn the captain's armband 10 times this season, has generated two goals and one assist over the last two matches as he continues to power the attack as the team leader in goals scored (5). Bou's three game-winning goals are one behind the league lead. Forward Cristian Penilla provided a spark off the bench in Sunday's win, notching his second multi-assist game with a pair of primary helpers to raise his team-high assists total to four.

Hosting a Nashville side that has scored only two goals in seven away games (0.29 per game) during its inaugural MLS campaign, New England will look to maintain its solid defensive form having allowed only one goal over the last three games. The Revs ranks fourth in MLS in goals conceded (12) and clean sheets, while goalkeeper Matt Turner continues to rank among the league's top five in saves percentage and goals against average.

New England Revolution vs. Nashville SC

Date: Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020

Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET

Location: Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, Mass.)

Broadcast Information

TV: NBC Sports Boston

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

English Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub

Pregame and 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 Saturday's match against Nashville SC. Click HERE to view the club's complete game notes.

New England winning its first ever match against Nashville and improving on its 5-7-5 all-time record in first meetings with MLS expansion sides.

The Revs remaining one of only two MLS teams to not have trailed at halftime this season, along with Philadelphia.

M Lee Nguyen recording one assist to become the first Revolution play to register 50 goals and 50 assists with the club.

M Diego Fagundez (254) making an appearance to pass Matt Reis (254) for sole possession of second place on the club's all-time games played list.

F Gustavo Bou continuing to rank among the league leaders in shots (53), shots on goal (19) and chances created (27), where he ranks first, tied for second and eighth, respectively.

F Tajon Buchanan potentially making a career-best fourth consecutive start. Buchanan is one of seven players on the team to appear in every match this season.

D Henry Kessler continuing to lead all 2020 MLS SuperDraft picks in starts, games played, and minutes. The sixth-overall pick leads the team in clearances (54) and interceptions (21).

D Brandon Bye maintaining his team lead in minutes played (1,121) and his place as the only Revolution player to start every game this season. Bye is tied for third in MLS with 104 duels won.

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