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Revolution Host Charlotte FC on Saturday

April 15, 2022 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
New England Revolution News Release


FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - The New England Revolution (1-4-1; 4 pts.) will host Charlotte FC (3-4-0; 9 pts.) on Saturday night at Gillette Stadium. The Revolution's second-ever meeting with the MLS expansion club kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET on WSBK-TV38, myRITV, 98.5 The Sports Hub, and 1260 AM Nossa Radio in Portuguese.

New England enters Saturday's match aiming to snap a four-game losing streak, following last Saturday's 3-2 loss to Inter Miami CF in Fort Lauderdale. Midfielder Carles Gil added his team-best third goal from the penalty spot, while forward Justin Rennicks opened his MLS account in his second consecutive start. Rennicks, a Homegrown Player from South Hamilton, Mass., has appeared in three straight matches dating back to the club's first encounter with Charlotte FC, a 3-1 loss on March 19. Defender DeJuan Jones and midfielder Arnór Traustason registered assists on Rennicks' tally.

Gil, who is due to make his 75th MLS regular season appearance on Saturday, remains in top form through the first six matches of the 2022 season. The Revolution captain and 2021 MLS MVP ranks among the league leaders in several offensive categories including chances created (3rd), shot-creating actions (3rd), and progressive passes (2nd). Gil will have one of his favorite targets leading the line as Adam Buksa returns to action after serving a one-game red card suspension.

Charlotte FC, the league's newest club, ranks fifth in the Eastern Conference. Charlotte has won three of its last four games, though the newcomers are still in search of their first away point with an 0-3-0 road mark thus far. Charlotte forward Karol Świderski, a teammate of Adam Buksa on the World Cup-bound Poland National Team, leads Charlotte's attack with four goals, including two against New England in their first meeting.

Match 7 vs. Charlotte FC

Date: Saturday, April 16

Kickoff: 7:30 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)

English Radio: 98.5 FM The Sports Hub

Portuguese Radio: WBIX 1260 AM "Nossa Radio USA"

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

GK Brad Knighton, a Hickory, North Carolina native in his club-record 12th season with New England, making his third consecutive start in net and his first against Charlotte FC.

M Carles Gil, the reigning MLS Most Valuable Player, holding his position among league leaders in successful crosses (1st - 20), chances created (3rd - 18), big chances created (T-3rd - 4), and fouls won (4th - 19).

Gil making his 75th regular season appearance. The Spaniard ranks 3rd in MLS history in assists per game and among the top 10 in assists per 90 (min. 20 assists).

M Matt Polster (9,922) seeing at least 78 minutes of action to surpass 10,000 career minutes played in MLS.

D DeJuan Jones continuing to rank among top MLS defenders in assists (T-1st - 2) and chances created (4th - 9).

F Justin Rennicks, a Homegrown Player from South Hamilton, Mass., potentially starting his third straight game and building on his first MLS goal in last Saturday's match at Inter Miami.

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