1. This is the final time this season that NYCFC will be facing off against New England
2. The last time NYCFC made a trip to Foxborough, the Club won 1-0, with Frank Lampard scoring the lone goal
3. David Villa is currently tied atop the MLS Golden Boot race with 17 goals
4. Both teams have playoff implications coming into the match, with NYCFC looking to stay atop the Eastern Conference while New England is just four points from the final playoff spot
5. NYCFC leads Major League Soccer in goals scored
6. Both NYCFC (2nd) and New England (4th) are in the top 5 of MLS in shots attempted this season
7. Ronald Matarrita and Maxime Chanot return to the Club after international duty with Costa Rica
8. The all-time series between the teams is level at 2-2-1
9. Tommy McNamara and Andrea Pirlo have tallied nine assists each while Lee Nguyen leads New England with eight
