The New England Revolution will face Nashville SC this Saturday, marking an important encounter as they aim to shift the narrative following two years without playoff appearances. In their previous regular season meetings in 2025, the Revolution managed a draw on the road and suffered a narrow defeat at home. They also began the prior season against Nashville, securing a scoreless tie at GEODIS Park, but lost 3-2 at Gillette Stadium after conceding a late penalty. Overall, New England holds a balanced record of 3 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses against Nashville across all competitions, with a modest away record of 1-2-2.
This match will be significant as it marks the first game for Revolution head coach Marko Mitrović, who is tasked with revitalizing the team. The Revolution’s roster remains mostly unchanged from last season but includes five new signings aimed at strengthening the squad. Notable additions include JD Gunn and Cristiano Oliveria, who have been promoted from Revolution II, and young talents such as midfielder Brooklyn Raines, defender Ethan Kohler, and winger Griffin Yow.
Nashville SC enters this match with notable recent success, having finished sixth in the Eastern Conference last season and winning the 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. Although they did not advance beyond the first round of the MLS Cup Playoffs, they have retained positive momentum with the acquisition of Cristian Espinoza, formerly of the San Jose Earthquakes. He joins current stars Sam Surridge and Hany Mukhtar, significantly enhancing Nashville’s attacking options.
Following this weekend’s match, New England will play one more away game against Red Bull New York on February 28, before returning home to host Houston Dynamo FC for their home opener on March 7. The Revolution’s upcoming matches present an opportunity for the team to establish a solid foundation under their new coach and strive for success in the 2026 season.