ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, Columbus, OH
Kickoff: 4:30 p.m. ET
TV/Streaming: Apple TV (MLS Season Pass)
Note on schedule: The match was moved from Saturday, August 29 (originally 7:30 p.m. ET) to Sunday due to the Columbus Crew’s return travel from a Leagues Cup quarterfinal in California. Tickets for the original date remain valid.
Venue
ScottsMiracle-Gro Field (formerly Lower.com Field; capacity ~20,000). Modern soccer-specific stadium and home of the Crew, known for a strong home atmosphere despite the team’s struggles this season.
Weather Forecast
Pleasant late-summer conditions expected. Highs around 87–89°F under partly cloudy skies, with lows in the upper 60s to low 70s. Light south/southwest winds (5–10 mph) and low precipitation chance (under 10%). Comfortable for outdoor play with minimal weather interference.
Current Rosters & Key Notes
New England Revolution (coach Marko Mitrović): Creative hub Carles Gil remains central. Attack features Dor Turgeman (recent goal contributor), Peyton Miller, Jack Harrison (quick to multiple assists), Luca Langoni (when available), and Leonardo Campana. Midfield includes Matt Polster, Alhassan Yusuf, and others. Goalkeeper Matt Turner provides experience. Defenders such as Mamadou Fofana, Tanner Beason, and Will Sands feature prominently.
Columbus Crew SC (interim/recent coaching context under Laurent Courtois or current staff): Designated players and attackers include Dániel Gazdag, Brais Méndez, and Wessam Abou Ali (when fit). Other options: Mohamed Farsi, Sean Zawadzki, Malte Amundsen, and goalkeeper Patrick Schulte. The squad has depth but has dealt with consistency issues and absences.
Exact starting XIs released closer to kickoff; both sides may rotate given schedules and travel.
Injury Reports
New England Revolution:
Several lower-body issues noted in recent reports (e.g., Luca Langoni, Ilay Feingold, Leonardo Campana previously listed out or limited).
Brooklyn Raines recently served a suspension and is available.
Other depth or fitness concerns (e.g., recent arrivals like Tylon Smith not yet match-ready). Monitor final updates.
Columbus Crew:
Wessam Abou Ali (knee).
Sekou Bangoura (ankle).
Rudy Camacho (foot).
Jamal Thiaré (lower leg).
Additional absences have impacted attacking depth and consistency.
Key Player Matchups
Carles Gil (NE) vs. Columbus midfield/defense: Gil’s vision, set pieces, and chance creation are the Revs’ primary engine; limiting him is critical for the Crew.
Dor Turgeman / Peyton Miller / Jack Harrison (NE attack) vs. Crew back line (Zawadzki, Amundsen, etc.): New England’s recent road scoring form (including a 3-0 win at D.C.) tests Columbus’s defensive structure.
Dániel Gazdag / Brais Méndez (CLB) vs. New England midfield and fullbacks: Creative outlets for a Crew side seeking goals at home.
Goalkeepers: Turner’s experience vs. Schulte in a match that could hinge on finishing efficiency.
Recent Team Forms
New England Revolution: Solid overall (strong home record earlier; recent 1-1 draw vs. NYCFC after a 3-0 road win at D.C. United). Competitive in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Good away results mixed with occasional dips.
Columbus Crew: Struggling (near bottom of the East; winless streak extended in MLS play recently, compounded by Leagues Cup exit). Possession-oriented but defensive vulnerabilities and finishing issues have persisted. Home form has not fully offset the overall record.
Series History
Long-standing Eastern Conference rivalry with Columbus holding the historical edge (roughly 39–43 wins to New England’s 29, with many draws across all competitions; goals favor Crew). Recent meetings: New England 2-1 win at Gillette in April 2026; Revs also won 2-1 at Columbus in 2025. Columbus has periods of dominance at home, but New England has taken points in recent visits.
Betting Trends
Trends favor the stronger-record visitor on the road against a struggling home side, though Columbus’s home venue and possession style can keep games competitive.
MATCH ODDS
New England Revolution + 235
Columbus Crew SC + 110
Draw + 270
Over 3 + 100 Under 3 – 135
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, August 28, 2026
