FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (August 30, 2025) – Starting lineups are now available for tonight's match between the New England Revolution and Charlotte FC at Gillette Stadium. Catch the 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV in English and Spanish. Listen locally on 98.5 The Sports Hub (WBZ-FM), Más Latino 99.9 FM /1300 AM and the Más Latino app (Spanish), or Nossa Radio USA 1260 AM (Portuguese).
WHAT TO WATCH FOR VS. CHARLOTTE FC
TEAM NOTES
- The Revolution are seeking their third win in the last four games as they look to close the gap to the Eastern Conference playoff line.
- New England hosts Charlotte FC for their second meeting of the season, holding a 5-2-0 edge in the all-time series.
- The Revolution are 3-0-0 against Charlotte at Gillette Stadium.
- The Revolution earned a 1-0 victory at Charlotte FC back on April 26, one of just two home losses for The Crown this season.
- New England's next clean sheet will tie the club record (10), last achieved in 2007.
MATT TURNER | GOALKEEPER #30
- GK Matt Turner has helped the Revolution to two wins in his three MLS starts this season, including a five-save effort last weekend at Columbus.
- Turner (45) needs one more win to tie Bobby Shuttleworth (46) for the second-most victories in club history.
- Turner owns a career 1.32 goals against average in MLS, second best in club history just behind Matt Reis's mark of 1.31 (min. 4,500 minutes played).
IGNATIUS GANAGO | FORWARD #17
- F/W Ignatius Ganago tallied his second goal of the season last Saturday, the game-winning strike, in the 2-1 triumph at Columbus.
- Ganago, who also owns three assists on the year, will make his third consecutive start and his 19th appearance of the season.
- New England is 8-5-5 this season when the Cameroon international makes an appearance.
CARLES GIL | MIDFIELDER #10
- Last weekend, M Carles Gil became one of five players in MLS history to record five straight seasons with 10-or-more assists.
- With nine goals and 10 assists, both team highs, Gil is closing in on his third season with double digits in both categories (2019 & 2023).
- Gil leads MLS in shot-creating actions (173), passes into the penalty area (99), and progressive passes (321), while his 79 chances created are tied for second best.
MAMADOU FOFANA | DEFENDER #2
- D Mamadou Fofana was named to the MLS Team of the Matchday after recording his first assist of the season and five clearances against Columbus.
- Fofana makes his 26th start of the campaign. He has been in the Starting XI for all nine clean sheets this season.
- The Mali international has 100 combined tackles and interceptions this year, third best among MLS defenders.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES
- F Leo Campana, fresh off his 100th MLS appearance last weekend, suits up for his 11th consecutive start. The Ecuadorian striker has four goals in his last six games.
- D Ilay Feingold enters the match with three goals and four assists in his debut campaign.
- M Alhassan Yusuf ranks top-five among MLS midfielders with 167 possessions won (3rd) and 102 combined tackles and interceptions (4th).
- M Jackson Yueill earns his 10th appearance and sixth start of the regular season, his first selection since June 25 vs. Nashville. Tonight marks Yueill's 199th MLS regular season start, moving him within one of the 200 mark.
- Head Coach Caleb Porter looks to improve upon his 2-1-2 career record against Charlotte.
NEW ENGLAND - CHARLOTTE CONNECTIONS
- Revolution midfielder Carles Gil and Charlotte midfielder Ashley Westwood were teammates at English side Aston Villa from 2015-17.
- Revolution forward Leo Campana and Charlotte goalkeeper Drake Callender were teammates at Inter Miami CF from 2022-24, winning the Supporters' Shield together last season.
- Revolution goalkeeper Matt Turner and Charlotte defender Harry Toffolo played together at English Premier League club Nottingham Forest in 2023-24.
- Turner (2021) and Charlotte goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina (2024) are both past recipients of the Allstate MLS Goalkeeper of the Year award.
- Charlotte defender Tim Ream and Revolution midfielder Jackson Yueill represented the United States Men's National Team together from 2019-21.
- Yueill and Charlotte goalkeeper David Bingham briefly crossed paths in 2017 with San Jose Earthquakes.
- Revolution defender Peyton Miller and Charlotte FC forward Nimfasha Berchimas both represent the United States Under-20 National Team.
- Charlotte Assistant Coach Miles Joseph was born in West Springfield, Mass.