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Preview: Revs kick off 2018 campaign on the road against the Philadelphia Union

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – A new era officially begins on Saturday night when Brad Friedel leads the New England Revolution into Talen Energy Stadium for a season-opening meeting with the Philadelphia Union.

Kickoff is set for 7 p.m., with live coverage on WSBK myTV38, 98.5 The Sports Hub HD2, and WMVX 1570 AM Nossa Radio USA. The match will also be streamed live for local viewers on revolutionsoccer.net, while the club will host a pair of official watch parties at both The Banshee (934 Dorchester Avenue, Boston, MA 02125) and Brass Monkey (800 Allens Avenue, Providence, R.I., 02905).

Current Form: Both sides eager for a fresh start after frustrating 2017 seasons

New England and Philadelphia finished seventh and eighth, respectively, in the Eastern Conference last year, making them the first two teams below the playoff line.