Official Site of the Revolution · Aug 23, 2019
Preview | Playoff implications abound as Revs host Fire in six-point showdown
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – A classic MLS rivalry will be renewed on Saturday night at Gillette Stadium, where the New England Revolution will host the Chicago Fire in a match with massive playoff implications.
The sixth-place Revs (9-9-8, 35 pts.) and 10th-place Fire (8-11-9, 33 pts.) are separated by just two points in the Eastern Conference standings, making this weekend’s showdown another six-pointer. A win would send New England five points clear of Chicago with two games in hand.
Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m., with NBC Sports Boston televising the match and streaming the action live for authenticated subscribers on NBCSportsBoston.com and the NBC Sports mobile app.