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Game Preview: New England Revolution vs. Toronto FC

July 20, 2020 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
New England Revolution News Release


ORLANDO, Fla. - The New England Revolution (1-1-2; 5 pts. - 2nd in Group C) will conclude the group stage of the MLS is Back Tournament on Tuesday, July 21 with an early 9:00 a.m. ET kickoff against Toronto FC (2-0-2; 8 pts. - 1st in Group C). The match will be televised nationally on ESPN and ESPN Deportes, and will air locally on the radio with Brad Feldman and Charlie Davies calling the action on 98.5 The Sports Hub HD2.

The Revolution, unbeaten in three straight games, enter Tuesday's match level with Toronto on four points apiece to lead Group C. A win would see the Revolution finish atop the group, while a draw against the defending Eastern Conference champions would also see New England advance to the Round of 16 in second place. Click here to view the complete MLS is Back Tournament bracket and Round of 16 scenarios. Riding a three-game unbeaten streak into the Tuesday's game, New England leads the all-time series against the Reds, 13-8-10, and remains unbeaten in seven July games (5-0-2) under Bruce Arena.

Revolution vs. Toronto FC

MLS is Back Tournament Group C Round 3

Date: Tuesday, July 21

Kickoff: 9:00 a.m. ET

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

BROADCAST INFORMATION

National TV: ESPN (English) / ESPN Deportes (Spanish)

English Talent: Jon Champion (play-by-play), Taylor Twellman (analyst), Stefano Fusaro (sideline)

Local Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub HD2

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

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Here are some top storylines ahead of Tuesday's Group C finale against Toronto FC.

- The Revolution would win Group C with a win over Toronto FC, while a draw would also clinch second place in the group and a spot in the MLS is Back Tournament Knockout Stage. A loss would not automatically eliminate the Revs, as the four best third-place finishers after group play also advance.

- New England is unbeaten in three straight games and an undefeated 5-0-2 in July with Bruce Arena on the sidelines.

- F Gustavo Bou owns 10 goals through 18 MLS appearances, fifth most in MLS since he entered the league on July 17, 2019.

- With his next appearance, M Diego Fagundez will tie Chris Tierney (246) for the third-most appearances in a Revolution uniform.

Gillette Stadium Drive-in Watch Party: On Tuesday morning, the Revolution will once again host supporters on the Gillette Stadium field for a socially distanced drive-in watch party. All proceeds will benefit the United Negro College Fund's (UNCF) Virtual Walk for Education, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Boston Branch, and Special Olympics Massachusetts.

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