1. Game Story
In the early morning of July 10th, Beijing time, New York City will face the visiting New England Revolution at Yankee Stadium.
Both teams were very successful last season. The New England Revolution were invincible in the regular season and eventually won the regular season championship. Core Gill was elected MVP, while New York City regained its form in the playoffs and won the MLS Cup.
This season, New York City's performance is pretty decent, currently with 8 wins, 5 draws and 4 losses, ranking in the top four with 29 points. In the last game, New York City was tied 2-2 by Atlanta United. Interim head coach Nick Cushing adjusted the starting lineup in this game, allowing Castellanos to score twice.
New England Revolution Although they had a poor start, they have recently won 10 consecutive unbeaten games, which is also the longest unbeaten record in the MLS this season.
Previously, the New England Revolution spent 3.8 million euros to sign Juventus forward Virioni. This move was aimed at enhancing the team's offensive capabilities and replacing the departing Polish international Buxar. Last season, Virioni was loaned to the Austrian Super League team Tyrol, playing 30 games and contributing 21 goals and 5 assists.
Cushing said in an interview: "We are not worried about the team's offensive problems in the weekend game. The offensive philosophy has been deeply rooted in our bones. We need extra energy to focus on defense." He also said, "We can do everything after six days of rest. A lot of things, the players' feet will be more flexible. "The home team's desire for goals and victory is evident.
New England Revolution midfielder Gill said in an interview: "We know that New York is very strong, but if there is a chance, we must take away three points. We need more wins."
2. Player News
New York City forward card Stranos scored twice in the last game, bringing his tally of goals this season to 10. He is in hot form. Counting last season, he has scored 32 goals in one and a half years.
In the New England Revolution, the team's top scorer Buxar had already joined Ligue 1 , but the newly introduced Brazilian winger Borrero performed eye-catchingly. He scored 2 goals and 1 assist not long after joining, and has gradually integrated into the team.
New England Revolution center back Kessler also returned to the starting lineup in the last game. This was his first start after recovering from injury. Due to playing time restrictions, he was substituted at halftime. And he should have more performance time in this game.
Since national goalkeeper Turner has joined Premier League giant Arsenal , the New England Revolution bought Serbian goalkeeper Petrovic. In the 5 games he started, the team won 2 and drew 3, and was elected once in the match. optimal.
In New York City, main midfielder Keaton Parks will continue to miss the game due to a calf injury; main central defender Thiago Martins is doubtful due to an ankle injury.
New York City predicted starting lineup:
Johnson, Dienerholm, Callens, Chano, Amundsson, Acevedo, Alfred Morales, Andrade, Mark West Morales , Magno, Castellanos
New England Revolution predicted starting lineup:
Petrovic, Jones, Kessler, Farrell, Bouye, Krafum, Marcel, Trausterson, Gill, Leggett, Ball
3. Look ahead
New York City scored 33 goals with 1 game less. It is the most powerful team in the Eastern Conference. It is unstable and can easily capsize, but the upper limit of powerful dialogue is very high. The New England Revolution is undefeated in 10 rounds, and with the frontcourt combination of Gil + Ball, it is not difficult to score goals. Although the current trends of the two sides are different, it is not easy for New York City to retreat at home. Let's start with the number of goals. New York City has scored more than 3 goals in the last 4 games. This game is expected to continue this record. It is expected that both sides will score at least 3 goals in total.
