June 5, 2024 – MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
New England Revolution II News Release
COLUMBUS, Ohio. – New England Revolution II (3-6-2; 13 pts.) conclude a two-game road-swing, visiting Columbus Crew 2 (4-5-2; 15 pts.) on Thursday night at Lower.com Field. The Matchweek 13 contest kicks off at 6:00 p.m. ET with Kylen Mills calling the action on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
New England heads to Columbus following a 1-0 loss to Chattanooga FC last Saturday. After dominating much of the match, recording 17 shots to Chattanooga’s 10, Revolution II went down a man following a second yellow card issued to Homegrown defender Tiago Suarez in the 72nd minute. Chattanooga capitalized, netting the game-winning goal in the 80th minute. Saturday’s match saw the professional debut of U-19 Academy forward Braedon Smith, who entered the game as a second-half substitute in the 56th minute to become the 33rd Revolution Academy player to make his professional debut with New England’s second team.
Cranston, R.I. native Gevork Diarbian recorded a career-high eight shots in his sixth start of the year while Victor Souza logged the full 90 minutes in his 40th MLS NEXT Pro appearance since signing with the club last season. Academy standout Damario McIntosh continues to lead the club’s MLS NEXT products with 763 minutes played across ten appearances in 2024. A total of six current or former Revolution Academy players saw action on Saturday with Diarbian, McIntosh, Eric Klein, Malcolm Fry, and Max Weinstein all earning starts with Smith appearing off the bench.
Revolution II and Crew 2 are set to meet for the first time following the 2023 MLS NEXT Pro Eastern Conference Final, where Columbus secured a 1-0 victory at Gillette Stadium. The two sides last met in regular season action on May 25, 2023, with New England earning a 2-0 shutout win. Columbus’ second team is coming off a 3-1 loss to Philadelphia Union II on June 2.
Matchweek 13: Revolution II visit Columbus Crew 2 on Thursday
Date: Thursday, June 6, 2024
Kickoff: 6:00 p.m. ET
Location: Lower.com Field (Columbus, Ohio)
BROADCAST INFORMATION
Streaming: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
Talent: Kylen Mills
WHAT TO WATCH FOR AGAINST COLUMBUS CREW 2:
Revolution II and Crew 2 facing off for the first time since the 2023 MLS NEXT Pro Eastern Conference Final. Marcos Dias recording his 50th MLS NEXT Pro start and adding to his team-leading five goals and five assists this season. The Brazilian forward owns the second most goal…
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