THE "FINAL WHISTLE ON HATE"
New England Revolution vs. Chelsea FC
Wednesday, May 15, 2019 | 8 p.m.
Gillette Stadium | Foxborough, Massachusetts
Predicted Weather: Cloudy | High 58 | Low 49
TIMELINE TO KICKOFF
Parking for Wednesday night's match is FREE
Parking lots open at 5 p.m.
Gates open at 6:30 p.m.
Kickoff vs. Chelsea FC: 8 p.m.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
The New England Revolution and Chelsea FC have teamed up in a big way as they host the 'Final Whistle on Hate' charity match at Gillette Stadium on May 15.
These two teams are playing to raise support and awareness in the fight against antisemitism and discrimination around the world, as these MLS and Premier League squads harness the power of sport in bringing people together to tackle hate and prejudice in all its forms.
All proceeds from this match will benefit initiatives that combat antisemitism, with the primary beneficiaries including the World Jewish Congress, the Tree of Life synagogue, the Anti-Defamation League, and the Holocaust Educational Trust.
The original concept for this match came to light as club owners Robert Kraft and Roman Abramovich developed the idea in light of a global rise in antisemitic activity. Both club owners will also each donate $1 million in support of the cause.
USING SOCCER AS A PLATFORM
"The sport is growing so much in America and it’s incredible to see. The game will be fantastic and it’s for a really important cause, something that’s very close to the owner’s heart.
"To bring people together through football and to rise past this issue is something fantastic and I think it’s really important."
- Chelsea and USMNT midfielder Christian Pulisic
"Part of the benefit of being a professional athlete is being able to use your platform to bring light to issues that people aren’t so comfortable talking about. This one hits home for me personally. Coming from a Jewish background, this whole thing is pretty special - the whole occasion, the whole build up. Like I said, (it's) bringing light to an issue that some people deny even exists – but it’s definitely very real out there in the world, so hopefully we can do something pretty special to help combat it.”
- Revolution goalkeeper Matt Turner
"Sports can do amazing things that other phenomena simply can’t. As athletes, to be able to be a part of something so special that is very important as far as making sure that we understand as players that we’re all people first. We’re humans first.
"Doing what we can to move humanity in a forward trend is always paramount as far as just day-to-day life and human relations are concerned. For that, we’re excited to be a part of it, and there's no better cause to try to help.”
- Revolution defender Jalil Anibaba
HOW TO TUNE IN
WATCH
National TV: FS1
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 for the 'Final Whistle on Hate' charity match against Chelsea FC on Revolution Pregame Live, available at 7:15 p.m. on the Revolution's official Facebook, Twitter and YouTube channels, as well as on www.revolutionsoccer.net.
RELATED NEWS
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WATCH: Revs and Chelsea players visit New England Holocaust Memorial
WATCH: March of the Living | Revs, Chelsea join march from Auschwitz to Birkenau
PHOTOS: Revs, Chelsea take part in annual March of the Living
WATCH: Falafel Balls | Bridging cultural divides through the beautiful game
READ: Full list of beneficiaries for the "Final Whistle on Hate"
WATCH: Club leadership from Revs, Chelsea talk "Final Whistle on Hate"
WATCH: Chelsea legend Tore Andre Flo talks about "Final Whistle on Hate"
READ: Fox Sports to broadcast "Final Whistle on Hate" charity match
WATCH: Lapper | Charity match vs. Chelsea FC "an amazing opportunity"
WATCH: Anibaba on Final Whistle on Hate | "Sports can do amazing things"
WATCH: Turner | Facing off against Chelsea "is going to be pretty special"
STADIUM INFORMATION
Visitor Guide (A-Z)
Bag Policy
Seating Chart
Directions to Gillette Stadium
Parking Information - Free to All Attendees
SPECIAL MATCHDAY KOSHER MENU
To augment the spirit of the 'Final Whistle on Hate' charity match combating antisemitism, Gillette Stadium will feature special kosher items on their in-stadium menu. Please see the below offerings that will be available during the game.
- Kosher Hot Dogs
- Hamburgers made with Kosher Beef
- Chicken Burritos (made with)
- Kosher Grilled Chicken
- Pico de Gallo
- Shredded Lettuce
- Black Beans Hot
- Spanish Rice
- Franks Red Hot bottles
- Tabasco Green Hot Sauce
- Tofutti Sour Cream (Kosher, non-dairy, pareve)
- Tofutti Chipotle Sour Cream
- Lay’s bagged snacks – Original and BBQ
- J&J super Pretzel
- Peanuts
SHOW YOUR COLORS
Break out your blue kits!
The Revs will be sporting their 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 primary jersey by visiting the Gillette Stadium Pro Shop, or clicking HERE.
