ATLANTA – Call it a dress rehearsal.
Sunday afternoon’s Decision Day showdown at Mercedes-Benz Stadium saw the New England Revolution suffer a 3-1 loss to defending champion Atlanta United FC, but the real prize won’t be on the line until Saturday, October 19, when the Revs will return to the Peach State for a rematch – same opponent, same venue – in Round One of the Audi 2019 MLS Cup Playoffs.
In the league’s new postseason format, every round is single elimination. The winner on October 19 will advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The loser’s season will come to an end.