TORONTO (April 18, 2024) – New England Revolution II (1-3-0; 3 pts.) remain on the road to close out a three-game road swing, visiting Toronto FC II (1-2-0; 3 pts.) on Friday night at York Lions Stadium. The MLS NEXT Pro matchweek six contest kicks off at 7:00 p.m. ET with Jack Edwards calling the action on MLSNEXTPro.com.
New England visits Toronto FC II following a 6-2 loss to New York City FC II on Sunday at Belson Stadium. Homegrown midfielder Jack Panayotou found the scoresheet early in the eighth minute with his second goal of the season. The Cambridge, Mass. native capitalized off a cross from fellow Academy product Gevork Diarbian, who later scored to register his first goal-and-assist performance with Revolution II. The Cranston, R.I. native cut into the deficit in the 67th minute, converting off a helper from forward Marcos Dias.
Dias now leads New England with two assists on the 2024 MLS NEXT Pro campaign and stands one goal shy of tying the team’s all-time scoring record of 17. Colby Quiñones suited up for his 50th Revolution II start with a 45-minute performance. Fellow Academy product Damario McIntosh logged his fourth consecutive 90-minute appearance to open the season. McIntosh, a newcomer on Revolution II’s roster in 2024, is the only New England player to play every minute of the season to date.
Revolution II now prepares to take on Toronto FC II for the first of two meetings this season. New England and Toronto have played each other to a 4-3-3 record since 2021, including USL League One competition. The Eastern Conference rivals most recently played one another to a scoreless tie on Aug. 18, 2023 at York Lions Stadium. The result allowed Revolution II to qualify for the 2023 MLS NEXT Pro Cup Playoffs. Toronto FC II is coming off a 2-1 win against FC Cincinnati 2 on Sunday night at York Lions Stadium.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR AGAINST TORONTO FC II:
- Marcos Dias tallying his second goal of the season to tie the team’s all-time scoring record (17).
- New England improving on its 4-3-3 record against Toronto FC II, dating back to USL League One competition.
- Revolution II midfielder Gevork Diarbian potentially earning his second consecutive start in 2024 after tallying a team-high three shots, including two on target, against New York City FC II.
- Forward Alex Monis making his 30th start and 45th appearance in MLS NEXT Pro.
