FOXBOROUGH, MA– The New England Revolution II’s 2023 MLS Next Pro schedule has been officially released.
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Following a long-anticipated wait, the 2023 MLS NEXT Pro schedule was released shortly after 2:00p.m. on Tuesday, March 14th.
The league announced that matches will begin Friday, March 24th and that the 2023 MLS NEXT Pro season will feature 27 clubs this season including seven new MLS affiliates.
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Following the schedule drop, MLS NEXT Pro released the new conference alignment. The New England Revolution II feature in the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference along with NYCFC II, Philadelphia Union II, Toronto FC II, New York Red Bulls II, and Crown Legacy FC (Charlotte FC).
The club is set to play in 28 matches beginning on March 26th to September 24th’s decision day where seven teams from each conference will qualify for the MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs.
Between #NERevs and #NERevsII, there's a 15-day stretch from June 10-24 when you could attend six home games at @GilletteStadium.
6/10: Revs vs. Inter Miami
6/11: Revs II vs. Fire II
6/14: Revs II vs. NYCFC II
6/17: Revs vs. Orlando
6/23: Revs II vs. TFC II
6/24: Revs vs. TFC https://t.co/FXJ0so5ETw— Jeff Lemieux (@jeff_lemieux) March 14, 2023
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Along with the schedule and conference alignment, MLS NEXT Pro also announced a brand-new playoff format implemented to begin this season.
The 2023 season will feature and expanded playoffs format that will include a “pick-your-opponent” element in the first two rounds.
The club(s) with the most regular season points on each respective conference will be the #1 seeds and will earn a first-round bye, which automatically will qualify them for the Conference Semifinals.
In the Conference Quarterfinals, the #2 and #3 seeds of each respective conference will then choose their opponents and host their match. The two teams that are not selected by the higher seeded opponents will then play each other, with the highest seeded team hosting the match.
In the Conference Semifinals, the team with the most overall points in the conference (#1) seed will choose their opponent from the two remaining lowest seeded teams and host the match. The second highest seed will host the remaining team.
The Conference Final will be played with the team with the most regular season points (highest seed) hosting the team with the lowest points (lower seed).
The MLS NEXT Pro Cup will be hosted by the team with the most regular season points (highest seed).
This is the type of absurdity that will make MLS NEXT Pro a league of choice https://t.co/jRwApoipTz
— Seth (@SethMan31) March 14, 2023
For Revolution II fans, the team’s general admission tickets go on sale on Friday, March 24th beginning at $10 per match or $98 for a full-season plan including all 14 home games. Revolution Season Members have access to discounted Revolution II tickets. Fans can visit Revolutionsoccer.net/tickets for more information.
The New England Revolution II will kick off their 2023 MLS NEXT Pro campaign on the road as the squad travels to face Atlanta United II on March 26th at 7:30 p.m. All MLS, MLS NEXT Pro matches will be available through the new MLS Streaming Service on the Apple TV app.
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