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Revolution Visit New York City FC on Saturday Night

August 27, 2021 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
New England Revolution News Release


FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - The New England Revolution (15-3-4; 49 pts.) have their sights set on a ninth win in 10 games as they visit New York City FC (9-6-4; 31 pts.) on Saturday night at Yankee Stadium. The match kicks off at 7:30 p.m. on TV38, myRITV, 98.5 The Sports Hub, and 1260 AM Nossa Radio.

The first-place Revolution, currently 15 points clear atop the Eastern Conference table and seven points ahead in the Supporters' Shield race, carry a nine-game unbeaten run into their second of three meetings with New York City this season. Following a pair of home victories in Foxborough, the Revolution, 6-2-3 on the road this season, travel to Yankee Stadium one win away from surpassing the club record for road wins in a season. A win on Saturday would also give New England five consecutive road wins for the first time in club history. However, New York City poses a tough test for the Revolution as the Bronx Blues have collected six consecutive home victories dating back to the club's last home loss, a 3-2 defeat against New England on June 19 at Red Bull Arena.

New England's red-hot attack continues to pace MLS in goals (44) and assists (36), boosted by a four-goal outburst against FC Cincinnati last Saturday. Polish striker Adam Buksa registered his second brace of the season, while Tajon Buchanan and Emmanuel Boateng each netted a goal. Buksa, who has scored 10 goals this season, remains within striking distance of Gustavo Bou's team-best 12 tallies. Bou and Buksa rank tied for second and tied for fifth, respectively, in the MLS Golden Boot race entering the final third of the MLS season.

Veteran defender Andrew Farrell is set to add to his list of club milestones, as the ninth-year center back is poised to become the Revolution's all-time leader in MLS games played with his 262nd appearance. Already the club's all-time leader in league starts and minutes, Farrell has started all 22 games for the Revs and leads MLS in minutes played this season. Next to him on the backline is New York City native Henry Kessler, whose next appearance will be his 40th in MLS action. Goalkeeper Matt Turner, who was named the MLS All-Star Game's Most Valuable Player on Wednesday night, owns a 3-2-2 all-time record against NYCFC, including a seven-save effort in the June 19 victory highlighted by a penalty-kick denial in the 12th minute.

The Revs' defense will match up against one of the league's top strikers in NYCFC's Valentin Castellanos. The 22-year-old Argentinian paces the league in shots (86) and shots on target (38), with three goals and two assists over his last four matches. Head Coach Ronny Deila's side is backstopped by goalkeeper Sean Johnson, who owns five clean sheets this season. New England has won the last two meetings between the regional rivals and owns an 8-5-4 record in the series.

Game 23 at New York City FC

Date: Saturday, August 28, 2021

Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET

Location: Yankee Stadium (Bronx, New York)

BROADCAST INFORMATION

TV: TV38, myRITV

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

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 Revolution building on a seven-point lead in the Supporters' Shield race and a 15-point lead in the Eastern Conference.

New England, 8-0-1 in the last nine games, extending the unbeaten streak to 10 games, which would be one shy of tying the club record (11).

The Revolution (49) remaining on pace to challenge the MLS single-season points record (72 - LAFC, 2019).

The Revs winning to equal the 2019 LAFC team for the most points all time through 23 games of a season (52).

The Revolution approaching club records for points (59), wins (17), goals scored (55), and assists (66) in a season.

New England collecting multiple wins against New York City for the first time since 2015.

D Andrew Farrell becoming the club's all-time leader in MLS games played with his 262nd league appearance, passing Shalrie Joseph and Diego Fagundez (261).

F Gustavo Bou (T-2nd, 12) and F Adam Buksa (T-5th, 10) remaining among the league's top-five goal scorers.

Bou adding to his 11 goals in the last 15 games and five game-winning goals on the season.

M Matt Polster recording his 100th MLS start with his next selection.

GK Matt Turner building on his career-high 11 wins (11-2-4) before joining up with the U.S. Men's National Team on Sunday ahead of September's World Cup Qualifiers.

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