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Published on May 8, 2026 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
New England Revolution News Release

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Revolution (6-3-1; 19 pts.) continue their four-game homestand on Saturday night as they welcome the Philadelphia Union (1-7-3; 6 pts.) to Gillette Stadium. Saturday’s match, the club’s annual Mental Health and Wellness Night, kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET and airs live on Apple TV in English and Spanish. Listen to Brad Feldman and Charlie Davies on 98.5 The Sports Hub. Tune into Rumba 97.7 FM for Spanish commentary, or 1260 AM Nossa Radio USA for Portuguese.

Winners of five consecutive home games, the Revolution carry a six-game unbeaten streak in MLS play into Saturday’s match. With a victory this weekend, New England would secure its best-ever home start with six straight wins to open the season, which would also match the second-longest home winning streak in club annals. New England’s five home wins are tied for second most in MLS this season entering Matchday 11.

New England has outscored opponents by a 13-2 margin across its first five home matches this season, including three shutouts. First-year Head Coach Marko Mitrović looks to tie the best 11-game start by a Revolution coach in club history with a victory on Saturday. His six wins are tied for the most by a Revolution manager in his first 10 matches at the helm.

Last weekend, the Revolution registered a dramatic 1-0 shutout win over Charlotte FC with a stoppage-time penalty kick from captain Carles Gil. The Spanish playmaker has found the scoresheet in four consecutive matches, including tallies in back-to-back games. Gil’s clutch finish last Saturday marked his club-record 19th penalty-kick goal, moving him into the top 10 in league history. Gil, who has collected consecutive selections to MLS Team of the Matchday, owns 68 goal contributions in 99 regular season home games entering his 100th league match at Gillette Stadium this weekend.

Defensively, New England has conceded just three goals over its last six matches. Goalkeeper Matt Turner has maintained his stellar form between the posts, collecting his third clean sheet of the campaign last Saturday. The U.S. international ranks fourth leaguewide with 49 saves, second in goals added (+7.26), and owns a 72.5 career save percentage, best in club annals. In central defense, Mamadou Fofana paces the backline with a team-best 18 interceptions and 14 tackles won, while his 32 clearances rank third in the…

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