Venue: Gillette Stadium — Foxborough, Massachusetts
Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET
Surface: Artificial turf
Capacity: 65,878 (MLS configuration ~20–25k)
Venue Profile — Gillette Stadium
Gillette Stadium is one of MLS’s most difficult away environments:
Artificial turf favors New England’s vertical, high‑tempo style
Large pitch dimensions reward teams with strong wide play
Wind exposure can affect long‑ball distribution
Revs’ home form is historically strong, especially mid‑summer
Toronto has traditionally struggled in Foxborough.
Weather Forecast — Foxborough, MA
Temperature: 79–82°F
Humidity: 55–65%
Wind: 10–14 mph
Conditions: Clear skies, breezy
Impact: Turf plays fast; wind may disrupt Toronto’s buildup
Team Form & Statistical Profile
Toronto FC (3‑6‑6)
Record: 3 wins, 6 draws, 6 losses Last 5 Matches: D‑L‑D‑W‑L Goals For: 17 Goals Against: 24 Home Record: 2‑3‑2
Team Identity
Heavy reliance on Federico Bernardeschi
Struggles in midfield control
Vulnerable in transition
Inconsistent defensive structure
Often competitive at home but rarely dominant
New England Revolution (8‑5‑1)
Record: 8 wins, 5 draws, 1 loss Last 5 Matches: W‑W‑D‑W‑L Goals For: 25 Goals Against: 14 Away Record: 3‑2‑1
Team Identity
Strong possession and midfield control
Elite chance creation through Carles Gil
Compact defensive shape
Dangerous on counter‑press
One of the most balanced teams in MLS 2026
Injury Reports
Toronto FC
Richie Laryea (RB): Out — knee
Jonathan Osorio (MF): Day‑to‑day — ankle
Shane O’Neill (CB): Out — hamstring
Deandre Kerr (FW): Questionable — groin
Sean Johnson (GK): Day‑to‑day — shoulder
New England Revolution
Carles Gil (MF): Day‑to‑day — calf tightness
Giacomo Vrioni (FW): Out — ankle
Henry Kessler (CB): Out — ACL recovery
Brandon Bye (RB): Out — knee
Tomas Chancalay (FW): Questionable — thigh strain
New England’s injuries are notable, but Toronto’s defensive absences are more impactful.
Projected Starting Lineups
Toronto FC (4‑3‑3)
GK: Luka Gavran
DEF: Franklin – Rosted – Long – Petretta
MID: Longstaff – Osorio* – Coello
FWD: Bernardeschi – Prince Owusu – Insigne
(*If Osorio sits, Coello drops deeper and Kerr starts wide)
New England Revolution (4‑2‑3‑1)
GK: Henrich Ravas
DEF: Lima – Farrell – Romney – Jones
MID: Polster – McNamara
AM: Gil* – Chancalay* – Esmir Bajraktarevic
FW: Wood
(*If Gil sits, Bajraktarevic moves central and Buck starts wide)
Key Player vs Player Matchups
1. Lorenzo Insigne (TOR) vs DeJuan Jones (NE)
Insigne is Toronto’s most dangerous attacker; Jones is New England’s best defensive fullback.
Insigne thrives cutting inside
Jones’ pace helps neutralize inside‑out wingers
Toronto’s attack depends heavily on Insigne’s creativity
Edge: Jones — matchup favors New England.
2. Bernardeschi (TOR) vs Romney (NE)
Bernardeschi is Toronto’s primary chance creator.
Romney is New England’s most reliable CB
Bernardeschi’s set‑piece threat is significant
Toronto needs Bernardeschi to break NE’s compact shape
Edge: Bernardeschi — but only slightly.
3. Carles Gil (NE) vs Michael Bradley’s replacement (TOR)
Gil is the Revolution’s engine.
Toronto struggles defending creative midfielders
Gil’s passing range can exploit Toronto’s defensive gaps
If Gil plays 60+ minutes, NE’s chance creation spikes
Edge: Gil — decisive if healthy.
Recent Team Trends
Toronto FC
1‑2‑2 in last five
Scoring 1.2 goals per match
Conceding 1.6 goals per match
Home form inconsistent
Struggle against top‑half teams
New England Revolution
3‑1‑1 in last five
Scoring 1.8 goals per match
Conceding 1.0 goals per match
Strong away form
Elite midfield control metrics
Series History
All‑time MLS meetings: New England leads 16‑10‑13
At BMO Field: Toronto leads 7‑5‑6
Last 5 meetings: NE 3‑1‑1
Toronto has not beaten NE since 2023
Betting Trends
Toronto home ML: 3‑7 in last 10
New England away ML: 5‑3 in last 8
Over 2.5 goals:
Toronto home: 6 of last 10
NE away: 7 of last 10
BTTS:
Toronto: 8 of last 10
NE: 6 of last 10
MATCH ODDS
Toronto FC + 275
New England Revolution + 100
Draw + 270
Over 2.5 – 130 Under 2.5 + 110
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, July 21, 2026
