MLS New England Revolution

Revolution Host FC Cincinnati on Saturday Night

Published on August 20, 2021 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
New England Revolution News Release


FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - The New England Revolution (14-3-4; 46 pts.) carry an eight-game unbeaten streak into Saturday night's meeting with FC Cincinnati (3-7-8, 17 pts.). Pregame coverage begins on WBZ-TV with "Revolution Kickoff" at 7:30 p.m. ET, with kickoff slated for 8:00 p.m. on WBZ, myRITV, 98.5 The Sports Hub, and 1260 AM Nossa Radio.

The first-place Revolution welcome Cincinnati, the 13th-ranked team in the Eastern Conference, to Gillette Stadium on the heels of a 3-2 comeback victory against D.C. United on Wednesday night. The win was the Revs' seventh in the last eight games and their league-leading 14th win of the campaign. New England, off to the best start in club history through 21 games, has been dominant in Foxborough all season, posting an 8-1-1 home record for a league-best .850 home-winning percentage.

FC Cincinnati enters the weekend in solid defensive form as they face New England's MLS-best attack (40 goals). Cincinnati, which has tied its last four matches, has posted clean sheets in three of the team's last five games. The Revolution are looking for their third straight win in the series (2-1-0) against the 2019 MLS expansion side and their first win at home in two meetings (0-1-0). Led by Head Coach Jaap Stam, the visitors bring a formidable 3-4-3 away record into Gillette Stadium.

Tajon Buchanan, one of the Revolution's four 2021 MLS All-Star selections alongside Gustavo Bou, Matt Turner, and Carles Gil, has carried over his scoring form from this summer's Gold Cup. Buchanan has tallied three goals in five appearances since returning from the Canada Men's National Team, including goals in back-to-back games. Tommy McNamara and DeJuan Jones both joined Buchanan on the scoresheet in Wednesday's victory, lifting the team's total to nine different players with multiple goals on the year.

Andrew Farrell, who has played every minute this season, will match yet another significant club milestone on Saturday as he plays in his 261st MLS game, equal with Shalrie Joseph and Diego Fagundez for the most regular season appearances in a Revolution uniform. Behind Farrell, Matt Turner will backstop the Revs as he aims to build on a personal-best 10 wins this season. The sixth-year pro has not lost in his last 11 starts including his time with the U.S. Men's National Team.

Visit the Black Owned Bos. Market

Prior to Saturday's, fans are encouraged to visit the Black Owned Bos. Market from 3:00 - 7:30 p.m. ET, located in the Patriot Place North Marketplace and the Revolution Fan Zone (Lot 4A). As part of the club's Match for C.H.A.N.G.E. on August 21, the club partnered with Black Owned Bos. to bring a pop-up market featuring over a dozen local, Black-owned businesses to a Revolution matchday.

Game 22 vs. FC Cincinnati

Date: Saturday, August 21, 2021

Kickoff: 8:00 p.m. ET

Location: Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, Mass.)

BROADCAST INFORMATION

TV: WBZ, myRITV

Pregame Show: "Revolution Kickoff" begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on WBZ

Talent: Brad Feldman (play-by-play), Charlie Davies (analyst), Naoko Funayama (sideline)

English Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub

Portuguese Radio: WBIX 1260 AM "Nossa Radio USA"

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

The first-place Revolution extending their seven-point lead in the Supporters' Shield race and 14-point advantage in the Eastern Conference.

New England extending their eight-game unbeaten run, during which the team has won 22 of a possible 24 points and outscored opponents 18-7.

The Revs approaching club records for wins (17), points (59), and goals scored (55) in a season.

The Revolution improving on their league-best home-winning percentage (.850, 8-1-1).

D Andrew Farrell tying the club record for MLS appearances (261), shared by Shalrie Joseph and Diego Fagundez.

MLS All-Stars GK Matt Turner, F Gustavo Bou, and M Tajon Buchanan making their final appearances with the club before departing for Wednesday's MLS All-Star Game in Los Angeles, Calif.

GK Matt Turner adding to his career-high 10 wins on the season.

M Tajon Buchanan adding to his career-high five goals, including tallies in back-to-back games and three goals in his last five appearances.

F Gustavo Bou (12 goals) getting back on the scoresheet as he chases Seattle's Raul Ruidíaz (14 goals) in the MLS Golden Boot race.

M Tommy McNamara, who scored his second goal of the year on Wednesday, continuing to appear in every game this season.

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