THE BASICS
New England Revolution at Los Angeles FC
Saturday, September 15, 2018 | 10:30 p.m. ET
Banc of California Stadium | Los Angeles, California
Predicted Weather: Partly sunny | High 85 | Low 66
RECENT FORM VS. LOS ANGELES FC
This will be the first-ever match between the New England Revolution and Los Angeles FC, as 2018 is the inaugural season for the league’s most recent expansion side.
While this will be the initial meeting between the Revs and LAFC, there is recent history between these two teams. In May, they completed a trade that sent former Revolution midfielder Lee Nguyen to Los Angeles FC for up to $950,000 in allocation money and a potential first-round SuperDraft pick for 2019 or 2020. Additionally, former Revs midfielder Benny Feilhaber (2011-2012) also plays for LAFC, after he was acquired from Sporting Kansas City ahead of the 2018 season.
To add to the mix, head coach Brad Friedel, assistant coach Mike Lapper, and midfielder Kelyn Rowe all attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and will be having a bit of a homecoming as they train at their alma mater on Friday prior to Saturday’s match.
As both teams look to make history at Banc of California Stadium this weekend, it will be a game that you won’t want to miss.
Overall Record vs. LAFC: 0-0-0 (First Meeting)
Away Record vs. LAFC: 0-0-0 (First Meeting)
HOW TO TUNE IN
WATCH
TV: NBC Sports Boston
Streaming: NBCSportsBoston.com, NBC Sports Boston mobile app
LISTEN
Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub (English), 1260 AM Nossa Radio USA (Portuguese)
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WATCH: The Playoff Picture: Breaking down the playoff race in the East
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WATCH: Rowe: "We're going to have to grind it out" in playoff race
WATCH: Mancienne confident as Revs head to LAFC: "We can beat anyone"
WATCH: Knighton: Key at LAFC "is winning that midfield battle"
WATCH: Friedel: "You have to go prove yourself again, and then again"
READ: Friedel backs young GK Turner after Knighton steps up at NYCFC
READ: 18-year-old Angking debuts: "One of the best nights of my life"
READ: Goal scorer Wright "was just waiting for a chance" to get first MLS start
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WATCH: Highlights: Wright's first MLS goal lifts Revs to gutsy 1-0 win
READ: Recap: Revs claw their way to massive 1-0 road win over NYCFC
SHOW YOUR COLORS
Break out your red and white kits!
The Revs will be wearing their secondary jerseys, which sport a classic half-and-half design on the front contrasted with a white back.
