New York Red Bulls head up north to New England to play the Revolution on Saturday afternoon in a game that many consider to be a trap. While the Revs have been abysmal this season, having no goals from any fielded player, Gillette Stadium is one of the most difficult places for New York to travel in their history. Overall the team has only won eight times since they two started playing in 1996.
“We have to be ready with our energy level and with our intensity,” said Schwarz in the lead up to the game. “It’s tough to play there. We had this experience last year in New England on turf. We have to be ready for this game and not to think too much about the games before. More focused to have these moments when it’s kicked off at 2:30 on Saturday.”
The Red Bulls have started the season strong with eight points after five games. The team has only lost one game and have only allowed multiple goals in just one match against Orlando two weeks ago. The team has also controlled possession better than in years past while creating more chances for star players like Emil Forsberg.
On the flip side, New England is in dire straits. Head coach Caleb Porter is under pressure to turn around a team that isn’t lacking talent. Players like Carles Gil, Luca Langoni and Max Urruti have been successful in MLS previously. For whatever reason, the team isn’t creating chances and is being dominated by nearly every team that they’ve faced in 2025.
“We have to go out and do it,” said defender Sean Nealis. “Go out and earn it. Looking back to last year we went up there, they were kind of in the same boat. Struggling a little bit and then they ended up beating us hp there. It was a deflating blow for us. So we have to go up there and go earn it. Go all together and showcase our talent.
photo by Matt Kremkau