FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – New England Revolution II welcomes New York City FC II for its home opener at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, April 2 at 8:00 p.m. ET. Sunday’s match will stream live on MLSNEXTPro.com.
Revolution II opened its season last weekend in Kennesaw, Georgia to take on Atlanta United 2. After causing an own goal on Atlanta with a cross into the box, midfielder Jake Rozhansky notched a goal, and later an assist on Pierre Cayet’s game-winner to seal New England’s first three points of the season.
Revolution Academy defender Peyton Miller started the match, becoming the youngest player to make his professional debut with the club’s second team to date. The match also saw the Revolution II debuts of Jordan Adebayo-Smith, Ben Awashie, Joshua Bolma, Nico Campuzano, Nakye Greenidge-Duncan, Noble Okello, and Santiago Suarez.
New England and New York City FC II last faced off on September 10, 2022 as the two sides played to a 0-0 draw before New England fell in the shootout, 4-2. Goalkeeper Max Weinstein made four saves enroute to his third clean sheet of the 2022 season. New England played NYCFC II to a tie to kick off its 2022 campaign where Homegrown midfielder Damian Rivera registered a brace as New England went on to win the penalty kick shootout, 4-3.
Revolution II will remain at home following Sunday’s match to take on Philadelphia Union II. New England’s full 2023 schedule can be viewed here.
Match #2: Revolution II vs. New York City FC II
Date: Sunday, April 2, 2023
Kickoff: 8:00 p.m. ET
Location: Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, Mass.)
BROADCAST INFORMATION
Streaming: MLSNEXTPro.com
WHAT TO WATCH FOR AGAINST NEW YORK CITY FC II:
- Revolution II building off its season-opening win vs. Atlanta United 2 last Sunday.
- Midfielder Jake Rozhansky making his 45th start with New England’s second team after notching his first goal of the season on Sunday.
- 15-year-old Academy defender Peyton Miller earning his second appearance of the season following a 90-minute performance in his professional debut last weekend.
- Midfielder Nakye Greenidge-Duncan (494) surpassing 500 minutes played in his career.
- Any Revolution Academy players making their professional debuts, adding to the 26 Academy products who have debuted with New England's second team to date.
