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Revolution Host Austin FC on Saturday Night

September 1, 2023 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
New England Revolution News Release


FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - The New England Revolution (13-5-7; 46 pts. - 2nd in East.)will host Austin FC (9-12-5; 32 pts. - 10th in West.) on Saturday night at Gillette Stadium in the first encounter between the two clubs. Saturday's match kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV in English and Spanish. The match also airs locally on the radio via 98.5 The Sports Hub, with Brad Feldman and Charlie Davies on the call, and 1260 AM Nossa Radio USA in Portuguese.

New England remains unbeaten in MLS play at Gillette Stadium this season, improving to 10-0-3 at home following Wednesday's 1-0 shutout win over the New York Red Bulls. The Revolution have not lost in the last 14 regular season home games. Forward Giacomo Vrioni netted the game-winning goal in the 30th minute, his team-high fourth winner of the year, on midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye's first assist in a Revolution uniform. Vrioni now owns six goals scored this MLS season, one behind midfielder Carles Gil and forward Bobby Wood for the team lead, while his nine tallies in all competitions pace the team. Alongside Vrioni in the attack, summer acquisition Tomás Chancalay made his first MLS start and Gillette Stadium debut in Wednesday's victory, while midfielder Nacho Gil made his first start of the 2023 league campaign.

Goalkeeper Earl Edwards Jr. made two saves in his first shutout performance of the season, the team's eighth. With Wednesday's victory, Edwards Jr. improved his 2023 record to 2-1-0 with only two goals conceded through three starts. Veteran defender Omar Gonzalez, a Texas native, collected his 250th MLS start on Wednesday, playing all 90 minutes for the second straight match. Gonzalez paired up in central defense with Dave Romney, who has been on the field for every minute of the Revolution season.

For the second straight game, Matt Polster, who is three appearances away from 100 in a Revolution uniform, made the start at right outside back to account for the injured Brandon Bye. Polster's performance landed him on the MLS Team of the Matchday as he helped the Revolution to the shutout. New England's 29 goals conceded stand as tied for the fifth fewest in MLS.

As Austin FC visits Foxborough for the first time, New England aims to maintain its best home start in club history as one of only two MLS teams without a home loss, along with FC Cincinnati. The Revolution are 6-0-0 in their last six league games at Gillette Stadium, outscoring opponents a 15-4 rate in those matches with back-to-back clean sheets. Austin, now in its third season since joining MLS as an expansion side in 2021, carries a 3-8-2 away record this season. The Verde and Black, winless in their last three games, enter the weekend one point below the playoff line in the Western Conference.

Revolution x Orchard x adidas Skateboarding Host Skate Jam at Gillette Stadium

adidas Skateboarding, in partnership with iconic Boston skate shop Orchard and the New England Revolution, has revealed a brand-new Orchard x New England Revolution footwear and apparel collection inspired by enduring ties between sport and skate. To celebrate the collaboration, on Saturday, September 2 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. ET before the Revolution host Austin FC, the Revolution will host a Mini-Ramp Skate Jam at Gillette Stadium featuring an adidas Skateboarding team demo. After the skate jam, the newly constructed mini-ramp (4-feet tall by 16-feet wide, adorned with Revolution and Orchard branding, will be donated to the Hawthorne Youth & Community Center in Boston.

Rally Flag Giveaway:

Fans attending Saturday's match will receive a free Revolution rally flag at Gillette Stadium entry gates while supplies last.

Going Gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness:

The New England Revolution and Major League Soccer are MLS WORKS - the league's social responsibility platform - and Continental Tire are teaming up during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month with the 10th annual "Kick Childhood Cancer" (KCC) campaign to raise awareness and funds for pediatric cancer research and treatment. The Revolution and Gillette Stadium will be "going gold" through the end of September with gold corner flags, nets, captain's armbands, and ribbon jersey patches. Fans are encouraged to support by donating $10 in honor of the 10 years MLS has been in the fight against childhood cancer. For every $10 donation, fans will receive a chance to win a trip to 2024 MLS All-Star Week. Donations can be made at donateKCC.com.

Matchday #30 vs. Austin FC

Date: Saturday, September 2, 2023

Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET

Location: Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, Mass.)

WATCH & LISTEN:

Watch on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV in English and Spanish

English Talent: Erik Krakauer (Play-by-Play), Sam Lloyd (Analyst)

Spanish Talent:Diego Pessolano (Play-by-Play), Pablo Marino (Analyst)

English Radio: 98.5 FM The Sports Hub (WBZ-FM)

Radio Talent: Brad Feldman and Charlie Davies

Portuguese Radio: WBIX 1260 AM "Nossa Radio USA"

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