THE BASICS
New England Revolution vs. Austin FC
Saturday, September 2 | 7:30 p.m.
Gillette Stadium | Foxborough, Mass.
Predicted Weather: Mostly sunny | High 79 | Low 60
TIMELINE TO KICKOFF
Parking lots open at 5:30 p.m. (4:30 p.m. for Season Members)
Gates open at 6:30 p.m. (6:15 p.m. for Season Members)
Kickoff vs. Austin FC at 7:30 p.m.
RALLY FLAG GIVEAWAY
Arrive early on Saturday night to receive your free Revolution rally flag, while supplies last.
HOW TO TUNE IN
WATCH
TV/Streaming: _MLS Season Pass_ on Apple TV
LISTEN
Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub (English), 1260 AM Nossa Radio (Portuguese)
RECENT FORM VS. AUSTIN FC
Saturday night's showdown in Foxborough will be the first-ever meeting between the Revs and Austin FC, which joined MLS as an expansion side for the 2021 season. With trips to visit Minnesota United FC (September 9) and the Colorado Rapids (September 16) on tap the next two weekends, this begins a stretch of three straight games against Western Conference opposition, having played just three games against the West through the end of August. Those three games came back in March and April, when the Revs claimed a 3-0 win over the Houston Dynamo and 2-1 win over Sporting Kansas City, sandwiched around a 4-0 loss to Los Angeles FC.
The Revs (13-5-7, 46 pts.) will be hoping to cap off a perfect two-game homestand on Saturday night, having claimed a 1-0 win over the New York Red Bulls midweek. That victory kept the Revolution unbeaten at Gillette Stadium in the regular season (10-0-3), one of just two teams leaguewide (along with Supporters' Shield leaders FC Cincinnati) yet to lose on home turf. With three points on Wednesday night the Revs reclaimed sole possession of second place in the East, and they'll be looking to solidify their place near the top of the conference with now just nine games left on the schedule.
Austin FC (9-12-5, 32 pts.) have dropped below the playoff line in the Western Conference, suffering five straight losses in all competitions since mid-July. The Texas side dropped a pair of 3-1 setbacks to Liga MX opposition in the group stage of Leagues Cup, and has since returned to MLS action with three consecutive defeats to St. Louis CITY SC (6-3), FC Dallas (1-0), and Seattle Sounders FC (2-1). Defending has been the biggest concern for Austin FC through the current stretch, having conceded 15 goals during their five-game losing streak.
Saturday night presents an important opportunity for the Revs to collect three more points at home before heading out on the road for the better part of September, playing three straight road games in Minnesota, Colorado, and Chicago.
Overall Record vs. Austin FC: 0-0-0
Home Record vs. Austin FC: 0-0-0
Last meeting at Gillette Stadium: N/A
Last meeting at Q2 Stadium: N/A
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SHOW YOUR COLORS
The Revs will be sporting their primary kit, “The Liberty.” The bespoke pattern is inspired by Boston’s Freedom Trail, a walking trail through the heart of Boston which passes 16 historical sites from the American Revolution – which gives a nod to the club name. This sleek new look will be paired with blue shorts, conveying a defiant, bold and strong look.
You can purchase "The Liberty" kit HERE.
