MLS is Back Tournament: Analyzing the New England Revolution’s draw

Gustavo Bou and the Revolution opened their 2020 MLS season against Montreal. (Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Exact dates and times will follow, but the New England Revolution now know which teams await when they descend on Florida for the MLS is Back Tournament in July and August.

The Revs were drawn into Group C on Wednesday, when former Boston College and Brooks striker Charlie Davies (Manchester, N.H.) hosted the Major League Soccer live draw.

Bouts against Toronto FC, Montreal Impact and D.C. United are ahead, with New England forming one of five four-team groups. One Eastern Conference group has six teams, highlighted by an all-Florida opener between Orlando City and Inter Miami.

As games near this summer, here’s a quick rundown of what to know about New England’s opponents. We’ve also included local connections across the entire tournament, with plenty to catch on MLS broadcast partners.