On Saturday May 21st, Cincinnati FC plays host to New England Revolution in a meeting of these two Major League Soccer teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 24 degrees, which is great football weather. Cincinnati FC is fresh off their 2-1 win against Chicago Fire. Rafael Czichos struck first for Cincinnati FC on an own goal in the 33rd minute, then Jhon Durán got the equalizer for Chicago Fire in the 83rd minute on a feed from Xherdan Shaqiri. With 19 points in their last 10 matches Cincinnati FC should be reasonably happy with their performance, while in their last match, 11th placed New England Revolution, recorded a 2-2 draw against Atlanta United. Almada scored the first goal for Atlanta United in the 15th minute, then Adam Buksa got the equalizer for New England Revolution in the 30th minute on a feed from Carles Gil de Pareja Vicent . New England Revolution is looking for direction having earned 11 points in their last 10 matches.
This match will be the first time these two teams face eachother this season. Last season New England Revolution won the head to head battle with 2 wins.
Adam Buksa has been on a hot streak lately. In the last 5 games, the attacker has scored 6 goals for New England Revolution. Cincinnati FC is glad to have Luciano Acosta in top form. In the last 5 matches the midfielder has scored four goals.