It’s the New York City FC versus the New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium on August 23, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 4:30 PM ET
- Location: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA
- Streaming: Apple TV
How to Watch New York City FC vs. New England Revolution on August 23, 2026
You can watch the New England Revolution take on the New York City FC live on DIRECTV on Apple TV on August 23, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET.
New York City FC (7-5-8) at New England Revolution (10-3-7) — Match Preview
New York City FC arrive at Gillette Stadium carrying a 7-5-8 record to face a New England side that has been the steadier of the two clubs at 10-3-7 this season. New York City sit seventh in the Eastern Conference with 33 goals scored and 27 allowed for a +6 goal differential, while New England sit fourth with 29 goals for and 25 against for a +4 mark, a smaller margin built on tighter defending rather than firepower. Nicolás Fernández has been the headline story for the visitors, the midfielder has produced 13 goals across 18 appearances and gives New York City FC its most direct route to goal.
New England counters with Carles Gil pulling the strings from midfield, a player who has contributed 7 goals and 6 assists in 19 appearances and touches almost everything the Revolution build going forward. Maxi Morález has added support underneath Fernández, setting up 6 assists in just 14 appearances, while on the other side defender Peyton Miller has chipped in 4 goals of his own in 17 appearances, an uncommon return from the back line. Both teams enter healthy, with no injury absences listed for either side heading into this one. Availability reports may change closer to kickoff.
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What Time is the New York City FC vs. New England Revolution Match Today?
The New York City FC vs. New England Revolution match starts at 4:30 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch New York City FC vs. New England Revolution?
You can watch New York City FC vs. New England Revolution on Apple TV.
Players to Watch: New York City FC vs. New England Revolution
New York City FC
Nicolás Fernández — M. The midfielder leads New York City FC’s attack with 13 goals across 18 appearances, the most productive scoring rate of any player featured in this matchup. He has carried a disproportionate share of the club’s offense this season.
Maxi Morález — M. Morález operates as New York City FC’s primary creator, setting up teammates for 6 assists across just 14 appearances. His service from midfield gives the visitors a second route to goal beyond Fernández’s individual scoring.
Agustin Ojeda — F. The forward has found the net 5 times in 19 appearances, giving New York City FC another scoring option up front to pair with Fernández’s output and Morález’s playmaking.
New England Revolution
Carles Gil — M. Gil anchors New England’s midfield with 7 goals and 6 assists across 19 appearances, the kind of two-way production that has kept the Revolution’s attack balanced all season. Little moves forward for New England without passing through him first.
Dor Turgeman — F. Turgeman has scored 4 goals in 19 appearances, providing a forward target that complements Gil’s distribution underneath him.
Peyton Miller — D. Miller has contributed 4 goals from the back line across 17 appearances, an unusual scoring return for a defender that gives New England an added set-piece threat.
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