Match Preview: New England Revolution vs Philadelphia Union

• Who: New England Revolution vs Philadelphia Union
• What: MLS Match Day 15, Regular Season
• When: Saturday May 18, 2024
• Watch: Apple T.V./MLS Season Pass
• Whistle: Ref: Flip Dujic, AR1: Diego Blas, AR2: Felisha Mariscal, 4th Calin Radosav, VAR: Chris Penso, AVAR: Joshua Patlak
• Where: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts

New England Revolution Scouting Report
Last 5 Matches: L-W-L-L-L

First year coach Caleb Porter’ s team comes into Saturday game losers of 4 out the last 5 matches. This would seem to be the perfect team to get the Union back to the win column, but don’t expect an easy game. Carles Gil, the designated player leads the Revolution offense. Gil, the 2021 MLS MVP has amassed a consistent scoring record in New England despite not having much of a relationship with Giacomo Vrioni. Gil is one of four players in Revolution history to record 100 goal contributions in regular season history. Recently signed goalkeeper Henrich Ravas serves as the Rev’s Number 1. Ravas who is 6’5 was acquired from Polish side Widzew Lodz.

Scouting Report: Philadelphia Union

Last 5 Match Results: L-L-D-L-L

The Union come in having lost 4 out of the last 5 games. They have excelled in falling quickly behind, administering furious comebacks but falling just short. Replacing injured Goalkeeper Andre Blake has been difficult and Blake will miss Saturday’s game. Julian Carranza coming off a solid performance against New York City will be counted on to deliver on Saturday. Philadelphia needs three points and cannot afford to take this game or any other for granted.

Players to watch, New England Carles Gil and Philadelphia Midfielder Jose Martinez. Union need to clamp down on the dangerous Gil.

Prediction: Union 2 Revolution 1.

Lines: New England plus 170. Draw + 240. Union +140