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Game Preview: New England Revolution vs. New York Red Bulls

May 21, 2021 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
New England Revolution News Release


FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - The New England Revolution (3-1-2; 11 pts.) will host the New York Red Bulls (2-3-0; 6 pts.) on Saturday night at Gillette Stadium. The match kicks off at 8:00 p.m. ET and airs locally on WSBK-TV38 and myRITV. The contest is available on the radio on 98.5 The Sports Hub HD2 and 1260 AM Nossa Radio (Portuguese).

New England enters Week 6 of the MLS season in first place in the Eastern Conference following last Sunday's 1-0 win against the Columbus Crew. Off to a perfect 3-0-0 start at Gillette Stadium, a win on Saturday would give the Revolution victories in the season's first four home games for the second time in club history (2005). The Revs are riding a five-game winning streak across all competitions in Foxborough dating back to last season. The home teams have dominated the series between New England and the New York, as the Revolution own a 23-6-8 regular season record in Foxborough against the Red Bulls. In the 30 times these two MLS original clubs have met since 2008, the visiting team has won only twice.

Last weekend's 1-0 win marked New England's second clean sheet of the young season, as the backline has not allowed a goal from open play in 270 minutes at Gillette Stadium. Goalkeeper Matt Turner and defender Andrew Farrell, who help anchor the defensive unit, are joined by captain Carles Gil as the three Revolution players to have seen every minute of action this season. Gil registered his third assist of the season on Adam Buksa's game-winning goal in the 86th minute against Columbus. Tied for the second most helpers in MLS, Gil is also pacing the league in chances created, ranks second in dribbles completed, and third in touches. Buksa' goal was his team-leading second of the season and the team's first tally by a substitute in 2021.

Sporting Director and Head Coach Bruce Arena, who served as head coach of the Red Bulls from 2006-07 is 16-11-5 against his former team across all competitions. Arena's (19-11-18) next victory will be his 20th with New England in the regular season. His roster has a wealth of experience against New York, including Teal Bunbury's team-leading 20 career appearances, four goals, and five assists vs. the Red Bulls. Forward Gustavo Bou has scored twice in two career games against New York.

Game 7 vs. New York Red Bulls

Date: Saturday, May 22, 2021

Kickoff: 8:00 p.m. ET

Location: Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, Mass.)

BROADCAST INFORMATION

TV: WSBK-TV38, myRITV

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

Streaming: ESPN+ (Out-of-market subscribers)

English Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub HD2

Portuguese Radio: WBIX 1260 AM "Nossa Radio USA"

Here are a few top storylines to watch for on Saturday:

New England improving on its 31-28-17 record in the all-time series against New York, including a 23-6-8 mark in Foxborough.

The Revolution's defense collecting its third clean sheet in four home games to start the season. The backline has not allowed a goal from open play in all 270 minutes played in Foxborough, conceding only once from the penalty spot.

The Revs opening the home slate 4-0-0 for the second time in club history (2005).

New England winning to match the best seven-game start to a season since 2007 (4-1-2; 14 points). The club's best-ever start through seven games came in 2005 (6-0-1; 19 points).

M Carles Gil continuing to pace MLS in chances created (29) and remaining among league leaders in assists (T-2nd - 3), passes into the final third (2nd - 68), dribbles completed (2nd -18), touches (3rd - 493), and fouls won (T-5th - 18).

Gil (19) recording his 20th assist in MLS as he sits one behind the MLS lead entering the weekend.

D Andrew Farrell (245) is one appearance away from matching Chris Tierney (246) for fourth on the club's all-time games played list.

F Adam Buksa holding his top-five place among MLS leaders in aerials duels won (3rd - 27) and touches in the opposing box (T-5th - 31).

Revolution II graduates D Jon Bell and M Maciel potentially appearing together in the Starting XI for the third straight match. Maciel (92.22%) ranks sixth in MLS in passing accuracy (min. 100 attempts).

M Tommy McNamara, who has played in every match this season, is one appearance shy of his 150th in MLS.

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