THE BASICS
New England Revolution vs. CF Montréal
Saturday, April 8 | 7:30 p.m.
Gillette Stadium | Foxborough, Mass.
Predicted Weather: Partly cloudy | High 54 | Low 32
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. CF Montréal at 7:30 p.m.
HOW TO TUNE IN
WATCH
TV/Streaming: _MLS Season Pass_ on the Apple TV app
LISTEN
Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub HD2 (English), 1260 AM Nossa Radio (Portuguese)
Access HD2 on the air at 98.5 FM with an HD radio receiver, or online at 985thesportshub.com (click Listen Live in the top right corner)
RECENT FORM VS. CF MONTRÉAL
Last season was a departure from recent series history between the Revs and Montréal, as New England entered the 2022 season with six straight wins over their Eastern Conference foes in all competitions. That included a showdown in the group stage of the MLS is Back Tournament in 2020, as well as a playoff meeting later that year at Gillette Stadium. Montréal got the better of New England last year, though, winning both games by shutout (4-0 in Montréal, 1-0 in Foxborough).
These two sides have gotten off to drastically different starts in 2023. The Revs moved to 4-1-1 (13 pts.) with last weekend's 1-1 draw with New York City FC, tied for second in the East and third in the Supporters' Shield standings. That draw marked the Revolution's first blemish at home this season, though they do remain unbeaten (2-0-1) at Gillette Stadium and will play three more games in Foxborough before the end of the month.
Montréal (1-4-0, 3 pts.), meanwhile, sit at the foot of the Eastern Conference table with just three goals scored through their first five games, fewest in the East. Oddly enough all three of those goals came in a 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Union, as Montréal have been shut out in all four of their losses to Inter Miami CF, Austin FC, Nashville SC, and the Vancouver Whitecaps. The most recent of those defeats, in Vancouver, was a 5-0 setback on Saturday night at BC Place.
Saturday night's showdown presents another opportunity for the Revs to stay unbeaten at home and maintain their place near the top of the Eastern Conference standings.
Overall Record vs. Montréal: 15-12-3
Home Record vs. Montréal: 8-5-1
Last meeting at Gillette Stadium: Montréal 1, Revs 0 (September 17, 2022)
Last meeting at Stade Saputo: Montréal 4, Revs 0 (August 20, 2022)
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READ: Prematch Reading | Top stories ahead of Saturday night's meeting with CF Montréal
WATCH: Arena on CF Montréal matchup | "Every game in this league is tough"
WATCH: Kessler | "Team-wise, I think we're more cohesive this year"
READ: Schedule Update | Revolution host Hartford Athletic in U.S. Open Cup on April 25
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WATCH: MLS NEXT Pro Report | Revs II finding balance and results through 2-0-0 start
WATCH: Highlights | Carles Gil's first goal of the season helps Revs to 1-1 draw with NYCFC
READ: Revs and NYCFC trade second-half goals, battle to 1-1 draw at Gillette Stadium
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.
