MLS New England Revolution

Revolution Host Chicago Fire FC on Wednesday Night

Published on August 30, 2022 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
New England Revolution News Release


FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - The New England Revolution (8-9-10; 34 pts.; 8th in East) welcome Chicago Fire FC (8-13-6; 30 pts.) to Gillette Stadium on Carles Gil Bobblehead Night this Wednesday, the second of three home games in an eight-day span. The first of two meetings between New England and Chicago kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET with Brad Feldman, Charlie Davies, and Tamara Brown calling the action on WSBK-TV 38, myRITV, and Cozi TV. Wednesday's match also airs locally on the radio on 98.5 The Sports Hub and 1260 AM Nossa Radio. Tune-in to TV38 at 7:00 p.m. for CBS Boston's "Revolution Kickoff" pregame special

New England heads into the midweek match in ninth place in the Eastern Conference standings following Sunday's 2-1 loss to the LA Galaxy. With a win on Wednesday night, New England could climb as high as sixth place in the table. Four of the Revolution's final seven games are at home, with six contests against Eastern Conference opponents. The latest loss to the Galaxy snapped a nine-game home unbeaten streak, though the Revolution will still look to collect points for the 10th time in the last 11 home games.

Midfielder Carles Gil netted his sixth goal of the season in Sunday's match, his fourth time on the scoresheet in the last five games. Gil continues to pace MLS in chances created (92), key passes (84), and fouls won (77), while trailing FC Cincinnati's Luciano Acosta (15) by two assists for the league lead. The 2022 MLS All-Star's 19 combined goals and assists this season are tied for eighth best in MLS. With his next goal contribution, the Spaniard will reach 20 goals and assists for the third time in four MLS seasons.

Fellow Designated Player Gustavo Bou returned to action on Sunday, suiting up for his first appearance since July 16. Bou, who entered the match as a substitute at halftime, missed six matches with a leg injury before getting back on the pitch with a 45-minute performance. Bou's next appearance will be his 75th in MLS. The Argentinian forward owns three goals and one assist in seven career games against Chicago.

While Bou's return bolsters the attack, the Revolution have also relied on Homegrown Players to contribute throughout the summer. Forward Justin Rennicks has started six straight matches, a career high, while 17-year-old Academy products Noel Buck and Esmir Bajraktarevic have each seen consistent action. Buck posted a 25-minute appearance off the bench for his third appearance in four games. On a similar track, Bajraktarevic has played in the last three games, including one start.

REVOLUTION STORYLINES:

New England securing points for the 10th time in 11 home games (4-1-5 since April 16).

The Revolution climbing above the playoff line as they sit two points behind both Inter Miami (6th) and the Columbus Crew (7th).

M Carles Gil adding to his two goals and two assists in the last five MLS games.

F Gustavo Bou building on his 45-minute performance on Sunday, his first appearance since July 16 at Philadelphia.

F Justin Rennicks adding to his career-high six consecutive starts.

Homegrown Player M Esmir Bajraktarevic suiting up for his fourth consecutive appearance, or M Noel Buck adding to his three appearances in the last four games.

GK Djordje Petrović adding to his 4-4-6 record and five clean sheets through 14 MLS starts.

MLS Match #28

Opponent: Chicago Fire FC

Date: Wednesday, August 31

Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET

Venue: Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, Mass.)

BROADCAST INFORMATION

Pregame Show: CBS Boston's "Revolution Kickoff" begins at 7:00 p.m. on TV38

TV: WSBK-TV38, myRITV (Rhode Island), Cozi TV (Western Mass.)

Talent: Brad Feldman (analyst), Charlie Davies (play-by-play), Tamara Brown (sideline)

Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub, WBIX 1260 AM "Nossa Radio USA" (Portuguese)

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