US EditionRIFC, Revolution Postpone Home Openers After Blizzard
Historic winter storm delayed delivery of Gillette Stadium's new natural grass field, forcing New England Revolution to move home opener to March 15 against FC Cincinnati.
- On Friday, the New England Revolution announced they postponed their March 7 home opener against the Houston Dynamo because the field won't be ready and now plan to play their first home match on March 15 against FC Cincinnati.
- In Foxborough, the storm dropped about 2 feet of snow, delaying harvesting and delivery of Gillette Stadium's new natural grass, the team said Friday.
- With infrastructure work finished, the Gillette Stadium field crew completed preparations for turf installation, following the old surface's removal after the Patriots' send-off rally, the team said.
- Fans face uncertainty as a rescheduled date for Houston has not been announced, but tickets will be honored; the team travels to the New York Red Bulls on Saturday.
- The Boston Legacy will be the first team to test Gillette's new surface in their NWSL opener at 12:30 p.m. on March 14, while RIFC moved its Loudoun game to Oct. 14 with ticket swaps offered.
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Major League Soccer's New England Revolution postpone their home opener because field won't be ready
Major League Soccer’s New England Revolution has postponed their March 7 home opener because Gillette Stadium’s new grass field is not ready.
Revolution, Rhode Island FC postpone home openers amid continued fallout from massive snowstorm - The Boston Globe
Both teams were scheduled to play on March 7, with Gillette Stadium's transition to grass delayed by the substantial storm. Each now plan to play the following weekend.
New England Revolution Postpone Home Opener After Historic Blizzard
The New England Revolution have postponed their March 7 home opener against the Houston Dynamo after a historic blizzard left the playing surface at Gillette Stadium unfit for competition. Club officials determined that the field would not be ready in time following the severe winter storm, which brought significant snowfall and challenging conditions to the […] The post New England Revolution Postpone Home Opener After Historic Blizzard appeare…
Rhode Island FC Cancels Home Opener
Due to the onslaught of snow that New England has received, Rhode Island FC announced that the March 7 home opener vs. Loudoun United FC has been postponed to Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 7:30 p.m.The game vs. Loudoun was rescheduled to prioritize safety and allow for an optimal experience at Centreville Bank Stadium, according to the club. Rhode Island FC will now begin its 2026 campaign on Saturday, March 14 at 4 p.m. against Sporting Club Jacksonvil…
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