The following are the NFL transactions for Monday, November 8. Transactions will be published each day after they are circulated to NFL clubs. This public version will include waiver requests, assignments via waivers, terminations, free agent signings, reserve list and practice squad additions and deletions, and trades.
New England Revolution to Host Eastern Conference Semifinal on Tuesday, Nov. 30 at Gillette Stadium
Pay-as-We-Play playoff packages on sale now; Revolution own homefield advantage throughout Audi 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Revolution will begin the Audi 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs in the Eastern Conference Semifinal Round on Tuesday, November 30 with a 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff at Gillette Stadium (FS1 and FOX Deportes). The top-seeded Revolution will host the winner of the Round One matchup between the Eastern Conference’s fourth and fifth seeds, New York City FC (No. 4) and Atlanta United FC (No. 5), which is slated for Sunday, Nov. 21.
As the Supporters’ Shield winners, the Revolution have earned a bye in the first round and secured homefield advantage throughout the Audi 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs, including the 2021 MLS Cup final should New England reach the championship match. If the Revolution advance to the Eastern Conference Final, the match will be hosted at Gillette Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 4 or Sunday, Dec. 5. If New England reaches MLS Cup, the final will take place at Gillette Stadium on Saturday, December 11 (3:00 p.m. ET – ABC, UniMás).
Pay-as-We-Play playoff ticket packages for the Audi 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs, including MLS Cup, are on sale now. The Revolution’s Pay-as-We-Play playoff packages offer savings up to 27 percent off box office prices. Visit RevolutionSoccer.net/Tickets, call 1-877-GET-REVS, or email tix@revolutionsoccer.net today to purchase tickets today.
The New England Revolution won the 2021 Supporters’ Shield by posting the best regular season in MLS history. New England finished the year with 73 points, a new league mark, with a league-record 2.15 points per game. The club’s .750 winning percentage tied the best in league history, while the Revs also matched the club’s best-ever home record with a 12-2-3 mark in Foxborough. New England won the Eastern Conference by a 19-point margin, the largest in league history, while the team’s 12-point lead in the Supporters’ Shield standings tied the largest gap in MLS annals.
Here is a complete look at the Audi 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs schedule:
Audi 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs Schedule
Round One (Six Games)
Saturday, Nov. 20 Doubleheader
2:30 p.m. ET Philadelphia Union (2) vs. New York Red Bulls (7)
(Univision / TUDN / local English-language broadcast / MLSsoccer.com / MLS App / TSN / TVA Sports)
5 p.m. ET Sporting Kansas City (3) vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC (6)
(UniMás / TUDN / local English-language broadcast / MLSsoccer.com / MLS App / TSN / TVA Sports)
Sunday, Nov. 21 Doubleheader
3 p.m. ET New York City FC (4) vs. Atlanta United (5)
(ABC / ESPN Deportes / TSN / TVA Sports)
5:30 p.m. ET Portland Timbers (4) vs. Minnesota United FC (5)
(ESPN / ESPN Deportes / TSN / TVA Sports)
Tuesday, Nov. 23
8 p.m. ET Nashville SC (3) vs. Orlando City SC (6)
(FS1 / FOX Deportes / TSN / TVA Sports)
10:30 p.m. Seattle Sounders FC (2) vs. Real Salt Lake (7)
(FS1 / FOX Deportes / TSN / TVA Sports)
Conference Semifinals (Four Games)
(The No. 1 seed will play the winner of No. 4 vs. No. 5. The winner of No. 2 vs. No. 7 will play the winner of No. 3 vs. No. 6, with the higher-seeded club hosting)
Thursday, Nov. 25 (Thanksgiving Day)
4:30 p.m. ET Colorado Rapids (1) vs. Winner of Portland Timbers (4) vs. Minnesota United FC (5)
(FOX / FOX Deportes / TSN / TVA Sports)
Sunday, Nov. 28 Doubleheader
3 p.m. ET To be confirmed following Round One matches
(ABC / ESPN Deportes / TSN / TVA Sports)
5:30 p.m. ET To be confirmed following Round One matches
(ESPN / ESPN Deportes / TSN / TVA Sports)
Tuesday, Nov. 30
7:30 p.m. ET New England Revolution (1) vs. Winner of New York City FC (4) vs. Atlanta United (5)
(FS1 / FOX Deportes / TSN / TVA Sports)
Conference Finals (Two Games)
Saturday, Dec. 4
6:30 p.m. ET (FS1 / FOX Deportes / TSN / TVA Sports)
Sunday, Dec. 5
3 p.m. ET (ABC / ESPN Deportes / TSN / TVA Sports)
MLS Cup (One Game)
Saturday, Dec. 11
3 p.m. ET (ABC / UniMás / TUDN / TSN / TVA Sports)
New England Revolution Re-Sign Gustavo Bou through 2023 MLS Season
Bou ranks second in MLS in combined goals and assists since joining New England in 2019
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Revolution have re-signed forward Gustavo Bou to a two-year contract extension through the 2023 Major League Soccer season. Bou will continue to occupy a Designated Player and international roster slot.
Bou will be available to media in a virtual press conference today, Tuesday, November 9 at 11:30 a.m. ET. Spanish-English interpretation will be provided. Please click here to participate.
“Gustavo has been an essential part of our team since his arrival in 2019 and he has proven to be among the league’s most prolific attacking players,” said Revolution Sporting Director and Head Coach Bruce Arena. “We are pleased to extend Gustavo’s tenure here in New England and look forward to his continued contributions to our team.”
Since arriving in New England in July 2019, Bou has totaled 29 goals and 14 assists across 62 regular season appearances. Entering the Audi 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs, he has also tallied three goals with one assist across five postseason starts. Bou’s total of 43 direct goal involvements in the regular season rank second among all MLS players since his Revolution debut, while his 25 goals from open play pace the league. The Argentinian’s 24 combined goals and assists in 2021 are tied for fourth in MLS, as Bou contributed 15 goals and nine assists this season en route to New England’s first Supporters’ Shield title and the MLS single-season points record. The league’s Player of the Month for July, Bou’s 15 goals finished tied for ninth in the MLS Golden Boot race.
New England will begin the Audi 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs on Tuesday, November 30 (7:30 p.m. ET) in the Eastern Conference Semifinal round at Gillette Stadium (opponent to be announced). Pay-as-We-Play playoff ticket packages for the Audi 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs, including MLS Cup, are on sale now. The Revolution’s Pay-as-We-Play playoff packages offer savings up to 27 percent off box office prices. Visit RevolutionSoccer.net/Tickets, call 1-877-GET-REVS, or email tix@revolutionsoccer.net today to purchase tickets today.
TRANSACTION: New England Revolution re-signed Gustavo Bou to a two-year contract extension through the 2023 Major League Soccer Season on November 9, 2021. Bou will continue to occupy a Designated Player and International roster slot.
NHL Morning Skate – Nov. 9, 2021
* Alex Ovechkin notched his third outing with three-plus points in 2021-22, including his 741st career goal to move into a tie for fourth place on the NHL’s all-time list.
NBA Preview: Portland Trail Blazers at Los Angeles Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers and Portland Trail Blazers have met so frequently in the early part of the schedule that it almost seems like a playoff series, with a third meeting set to go down Tuesday in L.A.
NBA Preview: Atlanta Hawks at Utah Jazz
After losing big while watching Stephen Curry go off for 50 points with nine 3-pointers, 10 assists and seven rebounds on Monday night, the Atlanta Hawks don’t catch a break on Tuesday.
NBA Preview: Milwaukee Bucks at Philadelphia Sixers
Even though his team is running out of players, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers realizes he must get creative.
108th Grey Cup Playoff Scenarios – Week 15
TORONTO – Below are the 108th Grey Cup playoff scenarios for Week 15:
Esports Technologies to Host a CS:GO Tournament at SiGMA
Esports Technologies will host an exclusive Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Tournament during the SiGMA expo held at the Malta Fairs & Conventions Center from November 15 through November 19. The event, aptly dubbed, Sigma Esports Technologies Cup, will pit retired or highly-regarded legends of the game against some of the most talented present-day competitors. The event will be held at the Sigma Esports Village’s dedicated arena.
