Major League Soccer Gameweek 22
Columbus Crew 1 - 3 FT New England Revolution
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Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Bournemouth
3-0
AC Milan
⚡ Intensity
75
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
3
🎲 Upset
0
Two penalties, one red card, total control
Futmetrix Verdict
26
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Sturm Graz
1-0
Marseille
⚡ Intensity
22
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
11
🎲 Upset
60
Diakité struck; Marseille never answered
Futmetrix Verdict
56
FT
Thu, Oct 22
OFI
0-2
Bayer Leverkusen
⚡ Intensity
49
⚖️ Balance
22
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
0
Hofmann strikes, Lilo refuses to fold
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
8' B. Mendez (M. Farsi)
25' T. Karumanchi
M. Polster (M. Fofana) 32'
D. Turgeman (C. Gil) 41'
HT
62' ↓ J. Martinez ↑G. Tapia
62' ↓ T. Karumanchi ↑C. Ruvalcaba
D. Turgeman 74'
A. Yusuf 78'
C. Gil (P. Miller) 79'
↓ D. Turgeman ↑W. Harris 87'
↓ J. Harrison ↑I. Feingold 89'
90' ↓ B. Mendez ↑L. Giaccone
90'+2 ↓ E. Bailly ↑A. Herrera
90'+2 ↓ A. Gomes ↑D. Chambost
↓ C. Gil ↑D. Fagundez 90'+4
↓ A. Yusuf ↑J. Yueill 90'+4
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Columbus Crew
Goalkeepers
Patrick Schulte 
MAGNET
54
Activity
54
Activity
54
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Steven Moreira 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eric Bailly 
NPC
91
Minutes
91
Minutes
51%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
Sean Zawadzki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Malte Amundsen 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Mohamed Farsi 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.3
Rating
Tarun Karumanchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
André Gomes
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
55%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
Taha Habroune
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Brais Méndez 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Josef Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
BENCH
Nicholas Hagen 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Evan Bush
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Cesar Ruvalcaba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brooks Lennon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcelo Herrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amar Sejdić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dylan Chambost
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lautaro Giaccone
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gonzalo Tapia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
New England Revolution
Goalkeepers
Matt Turner 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
16%
Pass Acc
Defenders
Matthew Polster
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Ethan Kohler
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Mamadou Fofana
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
38%
Pass Acc
Will Sands 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Brooklyn Raines 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Jack Harrison
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
Carles Gil 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Alhassan Yusuf 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
6
Duels Won
75%
Win %
Peyton Miller 
SNAKEBITTEN
4
On Target
4
On Target
0
Goals
1.2
xG Wasted
Forwards
Dor Turgeman 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
John Gunn
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ilay Feingold
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tanner Beason
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cody Baker
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jackson Yueill
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Fagundez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Judah Siqueira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Griffin Yow
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wilson Harris
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/18/2026 | New England Revolution | 2 - 1 | Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer | Gillette Stadium |
| 08/23/2025 | Columbus Crew | 1 - 2 | New England Revolution | Major League Soccer | Lower.com Field |
| 03/02/2025 | New England Revolution | 0 - 1 | Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer | Gillette Stadium |
| 10/12/2024 | Columbus Crew | 4 - 0 | New England Revolution | Major League Soccer | Lower.com Field |
| 06/29/2024 | New England Revolution | 1 - 5 | Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer | Gillette Stadium |
| 10/04/2023 | New England Revolution | 1 - 2 | Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer | Gillette Stadium |
| 04/15/2023 | Columbus Crew | 1 - 1 | New England Revolution | Major League Soccer | Lower.com Field |
| 07/23/2022 | Columbus Crew | 0 - 0 | New England Revolution | Major League Soccer | Lower.com Field |
| 05/07/2022 | New England Revolution | 2 - 2 | Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer | Gillette Stadium |
| 09/18/2021 | New England Revolution | 1 - 1 | Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer | Gillette Stadium |
04/18/2026
08/23/2025
03/02/2025
10/12/2024
06/29/2024
10/04/2023
04/15/2023
07/23/2022
05/07/2022
09/18/2021
Columbus Crew Win
New England Revolution Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 19 GD: +27
P: 19 GD: +12
P: 17 GD: +13
P: 19 GD: +9
P: 17 GD: +6
P: 18 GD: +5
P: 17 GD: -4
P: 20 GD: -13
P: 17 GD: -3
P: 17 GD: -3
P: 19 GD: -5
P: 19 GD: -11
P: 17 GD: -15
P: 18 GD: -7
P: 17 GD: -11
League Standings
P: 30 GD: +41
P: 30 GD: +22
P: 30 GD: +8
P: 30 GD: +8
P: 30 GD: +8
P: 30 GD: +13
P: 30 GD: -12
P: 30 GD: -17
P: 29 GD: -10
P: 30 GD: -9
P: 30 GD: -1
P: 30 GD: +2
P: 29 GD: -14
P: 30 GD: -14
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Columbus Crew
New England Revolution
Columbus Crew
New England Revolution
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Revolution Storm Lower.com Field After Early Crew Strike
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 70/100. New England orchestrated a relentless away performance, overcoming an early setback to dismantle Columbus with a devastating offensive showcase.
Early Shock and Awe
The match ignited immediately at Lower.com Field as Columbus Crew stunned the high-flying visitors with a brilliantly executed sequence. Just eight minutes in, M. Farsi carved through the defensive lines to set up B. Mendez, who buried the early opener to give the struggling hosts a dream start. The Balance shifted wildly in those opening stages, but New England Revolution refused to panic. Although Columbus edged possession with 52 percent of the ball, the visitors dictated the true tempo and unleashed a relentless attacking siege. By the 32nd minute, their suffocating pressure paid off when M. Fofana found M. Polster in space to level the game, rewarding the Revolution's massive high-volume shooting strategy and setting the stage for a dramatic turnaround.
The Turgeman Turnaround
The true turning point arrived just before the half, shifting all momentum toward the away side. With the game tied, New England's offensive Intensity reached staggering levels, completely overwhelming the Columbus midfield. The visitors fired an incredible 21 shots to Columbus's mere seven, turning the field into a veritable shooting gallery. In the 41st minute, their mastermind stepped up to deliver the fatal blow. C. Gil threaded a perfect, defense-splitting pass to D. Turgeman, who clinically dispatched the go-ahead goal. This ruthless surge completely altered the trajectory of the game. Despite incredible goalkeeper heroics from the Crew—racking up eight total saves to keep the deficit manageable—they simply could not withstand the sheer volume of high-quality chances. The Revolution's aggressive Upset mentality away from home brutally exposed the structural defensive frailties that have haunted Columbus throughout this difficult campaign.
Gil Seals the Three Points
Entering the final stretch, the Crew desperately sought a lifeline in front of their home supporters, but their attack severely lacked creative ideas, registering just a single shot on target all night. A potential nail in the coffin was initially delayed when VAR intervened to rule out a second goal for Turgeman in the 74th minute due to a tight offside call. However, the visitors' supreme attacking mechanics could not be contained for long. Five minutes later, P. Miller teed up C. Gil, who capped off a spectacular display with a decisive goal of his own to silence the crowd. This convincing 3-1 victory cements New England's powerful grip on the second spot in the standings, continuing their impressive league form. For Columbus, lingering near the bottom of the table, this second-half breakdown serves as another stark reminder of the massive gap between them and the true title contenders.
Key Questions
What made Carles Gil the Man of the Match?
The midfielder completely controlled the final third, delivering the crucial assist for Turgeman's go-ahead goal before securing the victory with his own brilliant strike late on.
How did Columbus Crew complete the comeback from behind?
Columbus actually failed to mount a comeback. They scored the opening goal in the eighth minute, but New England dominated the remainder of the match to win 3-1.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Columbus Crew Seek Salvation Against High-Flying Revs
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 43/100. Despite a massive chasm in the league standings, Columbus are surprisingly tipped to defend their home turf against a stumbling New England side.
The Setup
On August 29, 2026, the Columbus Crew welcome the New England Revolution to ScottsMiracle-Gro Field for a fixture that defies standard logic. The league table tells a tale of two very different seasons. The Revs sit comfortably in 4th place with 34 points, while the Crew languish down in 14th. Yet, an intriguing Balance rating suggests this will not be a walkover for the visitors. The Crew are actually slight favorites on paper. New England's recent Form has been patchy at best, securing just one win in their last four outings. While the Stakes sit on the lower end for a standard regular-season encounter, Columbus desperately need a springboard to salvage their campaign and claw their way up the Eastern Conference.
Key Battle
This match will be decided entirely in the transition game. The Columbus backline has leaked 36 goals this season and must figure out how to handle New England's aggressive runners. The Revs rely heavily on central progression to unlock stubborn defenses. If the home midfield can disrupt those critical passing lanes and force the visitors out wide into less dangerous areas, Columbus can control the tempo. It is a classic clash of defensive organization against central attacking flair.
Our Prediction
Our take is a tight, perhaps frustrating draw. Columbus have home advantage and the motivation to reverse their poor start, but their defensive fragility is hard to ignore against top-half opposition. We expect New England to strike first through quick interplay, before the Crew claw their way back into the tie late in the second half. A 1-1 split feels like the most logical outcome.