MLS New England Revolution

Revolution Host FC Dallas in Home Opener on Saturday

Published on March 4, 2022 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
New England Revolution News Release


FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - The New England Revolution will open the home portion of their 2022 Major League Soccer schedule on Saturday afternoon when the team hosts FC Dallas at Gillette Stadium. The home opener kicks off at 1:30 p.m. ET on WSBK-TV38, myRITV, 98.5 The Sports Hub, and 1260 AM Nossa Radio in Portuguese. CBS Boston's pregame coverage begins with "Revolution Kickoff", live from Gillette Stadium at 1:00 p.m. ET on TV38 and streaming on CBS News Boston

New England opened the new season with a 2-2 away draw at Portland last Saturday, registering its first point of the 2022 campaign behind goals from defender Brandon Bye and new Revolution midfielder Sebastian Lletget. Carles Gil, who will be playing at Gillette Stadium for the first time as the reigning MLS MVP, Tommy McNamara, and DeJuan Jones each recorded an assist in the opener.

Three of the Revolution's key offseason acquisitions - Lletget, forward Jozy Altidore, and defender Omar Gonzalez - all made their club debuts in last Saturday's season opener and will look to make their first appearance in front of the Revs' home support this weekend. Lletget became the first Revolution player to score in his club debut since Gustavo Bou in 2019. Goalkeeper Earl Edwards Jr. also registered his Revolution debut in the contest, logging three saves in his first MLS appearance since 2018.

Last season, New England compiled a 12-2-3 record at Gillette Stadium, matching the club's best-ever home mark in a single campaign, en route to the Supporters' Shield title. The Revolution have registered results in 14 of their last 15 home openers, collecting an 8-1-6 mark in that span. Sporting Director and Head Coach Bruce Arena, who carries a 19-6-11 home mark with New England, is one win shy of surpassing Sigi Schmid (240) for the MLS record for regular season wins.

New England leads the all-time series against FC Dallas, 23-19-4, including a 12-8-1 home record against the Western Conference opponent. Dallas has controlled the series as of late with eight victories and one draw in the last nine encounters. New England last defeated FC Dallas on Sept. 10, 2011, when the Revolution logged a 2-0 shutout win in Foxborough. FC Dallas battled Toronto FC to a 1-1 draw in its season opener last weekend.

Match 2 vs. FC Dallas

Date: Saturday, March 5

Kickoff: 1:30 p.m. ET

Location: Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, Mass.)

BROADCAST INFORMATION

TV: WSBK-TV38, myRITV

Pregame: CBS Boston's pregame coverage begins with "Revolution Kickoff", live from Gillette Stadium at 1:00 p.m. ET on TV38 and streaming on CBS News Boston

English Radio: 98.5 FM The Sports Hub

Portuguese Radio: WBIX 1260 AM "Nossa Radio USA"

Here are a few top storylines to watch for in the home opener:

The Revs improving on a record of 8-1-6 in the last 15 home openers.

The Revolution hosting a match at Gillette Stadium for the first time since last season's Eastern Conference Semifinal vs. NYCFC on Nov. 30, 2021.

New England wearing its new primary kit, the "Liberty", featuring the Revolution's new crest for the first time at home.

The Revolution defeating FC Dallas for the first time since the 2011 season to snap a nine-game winless run in the series.

Revolution offseason acquisitions M Sebastian Lletget, D Omar Gonzalez, and F Jozy Altidore playing in front of the home fans at Gillette Stadium for the first time.

Bruce Arena, the 2021 Sigi Schmid MLS Coach of the Year, winning his 241st league game to set a new MLS all-time record, passing the late Sigi Schmid (240).

M Carles Gil playing in front of Revolution fans at Gillette Stadium for the first time since being named the 2021 Landon Donovan MLS Most Valuable Player.

The Revs improving on an unbeaten 22-0-8 record when Gil records an assist (regular season and playoffs).

F Gustavo Bou adding to his 43 combined goals and assists since he entered the league, ranking second most in MLS during that span.

F Adam Buksa building on his 16-goal campaign in 2021, landing the Polish striker New England's Golden Boot Award.

M Tommy McNamara adding to his team-best two career goals against FC Dallas.

Check out the New England Revolution Statistics

Share: Facebook | Twitter/X | LinkedIn | Reddit | Email



Major League Soccer Stories from March 4, 2022


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central