THE BASICS
New England Revolution vs. Toronto FC
Saturday, August 31, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.
Gillette Stadium | Foxborough, Massachusetts
Predicted Weather: Partly sunny | High 81 | Low 56
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. Toronto FC: 7:30 p.m.
KICK CHILDHOOD CANCER MONTH
The Revs will be kicking off 'Kick Childhood Cancer Month' with MLS WORKS when Toronto FC visits Foxborough on Saturday night. In recognition of this upcoming September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, there will be special gold-themed match-day elements, including a gold match ball, gold nets, gold corner flags, and Kick Childhood Cancer procession tops.
The Revolution's official 'Kick Childhood Cancer' match will be on September 21 against Real Salt Lake.
CONCUSSION AWARENESS NIGHT
Saturday's match against Toronto will mark New England's fifth annual Concussion Awareness Night in partnership with former Revolution forward Taylor Twellman's foundation, "ThinkTaylor," which has a mission to create social change with regard to traumatic brain injuries.
Since Twellman's playing career was ended prematurely by a concussion he has dedicated an enormous effort to emphasizing awareness, rehabilitation and education regarding head injuries to create a safer and smarter sports culture for all athletes, encompassing youth and professionals alike.
The Revolution's all-time leading goal scorer spoke on this important topic on Monday morning at Gillette Stadium as part of a panel on 'Forward Thinking' with doctors from Spaulding Rehabilitation in anticipation of Concussion Awareness Night.
Twellman invites you to sport the color orange in addition to your Revs gear on Saturday, and take his #TTPledge about concussion awareness at halftime.
RECENT FORM VS. TORONTO FC
The New England Revolution and Toronto FC will battle it out in a pivotal Eastern Conference matchup on Saturday at Gillette Stadium. The Revs sit at 6th place in the East with 38 points, and 7th-place TFC sit only one point back at 37 points, just above the playoff line.
Home-field advantage has played a large role in recent series history, as the hosts have emerged victorious in the past seven meetings, with the Revs taking three wins and TFC holding four. The Revs are 5-0-2 in their last seven meetings with Toronto at Gillette Stadium, dating back to 2014. While these two sides split the series with a win apiece in 2018, TFC took down New England back in March with a dramatic 3-2 win at BMO Field, negating a Carles Gil brace.
However, a lot has changed since the first month of the season, and New England will look to turn the tables on the Reds under the leadership of sporting director and head coach Bruce Arena. With a critical six-point swing on the line, this will be a game that you won't want to miss.
Overall Record vs. Toronto FC: 13-8-9
Home Record vs. Toronto FC: 10-2-4
Last Meeting: Toronto FC 3, Revs 2 (March 17, 2019 at BMO Field)
Last Meeting at New England: Revs 3, Toronto FC 2 (May 12, 2018)
HOW TO TUNE IN
WATCH
TV: NBC Sports Boston
Streaming: NBCSportsBoston.com, NBC Sports mobile app
LISTEN
Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub (English), 1260 AM Nossa Radio USA (Portuguese)
PREGAME LIVE
Elizabeth Pehota and Jeff Lemieux will break down the starting lineups and all the storylines on Revolution Pregame Live, available at 6:45 p.m. on the Revolution’s official Facebook, Twitter and YouTube channels as well as www.revolutionsoccer.net.
RELATED NEWS
READ: Lemieux Previeux | Revs host TFC in another big Eastern Conference clash
WATCH: Training Report | Revs focused firmly on the Toronto task
WATCH: Three Numbers That Matter | Penilla's potential impact vs. Toronto FC
WATCH: Two Players to Watch with Charlie Davies | Revs vs. Toronto FC
READ: Early Returns | Gil says Bou can top 20 goals in a full MLS season
WATCH: The Playoff Picture | A look at the matches that matter in the East
WATCH: Taylor Twellman on why he believes the Revs are a playoff team
WATCH: Tierney excited to be part of "new chapter in Revolution history"
READ: Revolution hire Chris Tierney as Player Recruitment Manager
WATCH: Outside the Box | Behind the scenes of vital win over Chicago
WATCH: Gil | "We can't slip up" in six-pointer against Toronto FC
WATCH: Arena | Relationship between Bou and Gil is "pretty natural"
WATCH: Bou | "I have to be on my toes every minute of the game"
WATCH: Fagundez | Playoff race is "so tight that anything can happen"
WATCH: Delamea | "It's important to be back for this last stretch"
WATCH: How the new format and seeding for the playoffs work
READ: MLS unveils full schedule for 2019 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs
READ: Injury Update | Delamea returns as Bunbury and Castillo recover
WATCH: Twellman on ThinkTaylor | "This has been my calling"
PHOTOS: Revs visit BCH ahead of Concussion Awareness Night
LISTEN: Far Post Podcast | Breaking down Bou's immediate impact
READ: Loan Update | Cropper debuts with Hartford, trio record assists
WATCH: Around the League | Revs move four points clear of playoff line
WATCH: Experience Bou's dramatic late golazo in epic slow motion
READ: Bou's late moment of magic wins it | "That's why he's here"
READ: Zahibo returns from illness to bag vital opening goal
WATCH: Highlights | Revs leave it late in critical win over Chicago
READ: Recap | Revs secure three huge points with 2-1 win over Fire
STADIUM INFORMATION
Visitor Guide (A-Z)
Bag Policy
Seating Chart
Directions to Gillette Stadium
Parking Information
NOITE PORTUGUESA
The New England Revolution will also host 'Noite Portuguesa' on Saturday. Stop by Fan Zone from 4:30-7:15 p.m. for fun activities for both you and your family, and be a part of Portuguese traditions and learn about their historical heritage. Activities will include:
- Picture drawings by Jay's Portraits
- Learning about Portuguese influences on New Bedford's fishing industry
- Traditional cultural items for Portugal with Rhode Island Day of Portugal
- Dance with Rancho Folclorico AltoMinho de Norwood
- Sing-a-long with Grupo Folclorico de Clune Madeirense S.S. Sacramento
SHOW YOUR COLORS
Break out your blue kits!
The Revs will be sporting their sleek primary kits, which take inspiration from the Boston Minutemen, a North American Soccer League club that played in Foxboro's Schaefer Stadium in 1976.
You can get your own Revs 2018-19 primary jersey by visiting the Gillette Stadium ProShop, or by clicking HERE.
