MLS New England Revolution

Revolution Begin U.S. Open Cup Campaign vs. FC Cincinnati

May 10, 2022 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
New England Revolution News Release


FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - The New England Revolution will begin their 2022 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup quest on Wednesday night, when the club hosts FC Cincinnati in the Round of 32 at Gillette Stadium. Wednesday's match kicks off at 7:00 p.m. ET and streams nationally on ESPN+.

The Revolution return to the U.S. Open Cup, one of the world's oldest club tournaments currently in its 107th edition, for the first time since 2019 after the last two tournaments were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. New England won the U.S. Open Cup title in 2007 and advanced to the final on two other occasions on 2001 and 2016. The Revolution own a 21-17-5 record in the competition, including a 13-5-3 home mark. Sporting Director and Head Coach Bruce Arena carriers a 15-9-0 career record in the U.S. Open Cup, with one win and one loss since joining the Revolution.

The Revolution head into Wednesday's match unbeaten in their last three home games after a 2-2 draw with the Columbus Crew last Saturday. Defender DeJuan Jones opened his 2022 account with assists from midfielders Emmanuel Boateng and Carles Gil, who has tallied an assist in three straight games. Forward Adam Buksa extended his scoring streak to four consecutive matches, an MLS-career long, with a headed finish on midfielder Sebastian Lletget's second assist of the season. Buksa leads New England's attack with six goals scored across all competitions in 2022. Lletget enters Wednesday's match with a team-high five career goals across eight appearances in Open Cup play.

FC Cincinnati advanced to the Round of 32 with a 2-0 win over USL Championship side Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC on April 19, behind a pair of goals from midfielder Alvaro Barreal in extra time. The Orange and Blue have since won three of their last four games in MLS play, including consecutive clean sheet triumphs over Toronto and Minnesota. First-year head coach Pat Noonan played for the Revolution from 2003-07 and ranks among the club's all-time leaders in goals (T-7th - 37) and assists (9th - 29).

Following Wednesday's match, New England will resume its MLS schedule with a nationally televised match at Atlanta United FC on Sunday, May 15. The contest kicks off at 1:30 p.m. ET at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and airs on ESPN and ESPN Deportes, and locally on the radio via 98.5 The Sports Hub and 1260 AM Nossa Radio in Portuguese.

Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 32

Date: Wednesday, May 11

Kickoff: 7:00 p.m. ET

Location: Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, Mass.)

BROADCAST INFORMATION

Stream: ESPN +

STORYLINES: Here are a few top storylines to watch for on Wednesday's game:

New England playing in the U.S. Open Cup for the first time since 2019.

The Revolution building on their 4-2-1 record at home across all competitions in 2022.

New England adding to its 21-17-5 all-time record in the U.S. Open Cup, including a 13-5-3 home mark.

Head Coach and Sporting Director Bruce Arena improving upon his 15-9-0 career record in the U.S. Open Cup.

F Adam Buksa extending his career-long streak of four straight matches with a goal scored. Buksa owns six goals across all competitions in 2022.

Buksa adding to his three goals and one assist over two career appearances against FC Cincinnati.

M Carles Gil adding to his one goal and four assists over the last five games. The reigning MLS MVP has distributed an assist in three consecutive games.

M Sebastian Lletget adding to his team-best five goals scored in the U.S. Open Cup.

M Damian Rivera, a Homegrown Player from Cranston, R.I., potentially featuring in the starting lineup for the third consecutive game.

GK Djordje Petrović potentially making his first team debut after appearing on the bench for the last two games.

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