Major League Soccer Regular Season - 11
New England Revolution 1 - 0 FT Charlotte
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
N. Byrne 30'
HT
51' W. Sands
D. Schnegg 58'
W. Zaha 61'
63' M. Fofana
↓ D. Diani ↑B. Bronico 78'
↓ K. A. Calderon Vargas ↑L. Abada 78'
A. Westwood 82'
85' ↓ L. Langoni ↑D. Fagundez
↓ I. Toklomati ↑A. Goodwin 90'
90' ↓ G. Yow ↑M. Fry
90'+7 C. Gil
90'+9 C. Gil
90'+9 ↓ D. Turgeman ↑T. Beason
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
New England Revolution
Goalkeepers
Matt Turner
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
William Sands
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
43%
Pass Acc
Ethan Kohler
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Mamadou Fofana
MAGNET
92
Activity
92
Activity
88
Passes
4
Duels
Peyton Miller
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Brooklyn Raines
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alhassan Yusuf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Langoni
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Carles Gil
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7.6
Rating
Griffin Yow
NPC
90
Minutes
90
Minutes
16%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
Forwards
Dor Turgeman
NPC
99
Minutes
99
Minutes
12%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
BENCH
Donovan Parisian
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Tanner Beason
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrew Farrell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Fagúndez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jackson Yueill
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cristiano Oliveira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eric Klein
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Malcolm Fry
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcos Zambrano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Charlotte
Goalkeepers
Kristijan Kahlina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Nathan Byrne
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Morrison Agyemang
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Andrew Privett
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
David Schnegg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Ashley Westwood
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
7.9
Rating
Djibril Diani
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Kerwin Calderón Vargas
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Pep Biel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wilfried Zaha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Idan Toklomati
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Tyler Miller
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Will Cleary
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brandt Bronico
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aron John
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca De La Torre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Liel Abada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Archie Goodwin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodolfo Aloko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyger Smalls
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/30/2025 | New England Revolution | 1 - 2 | Charlotte | Major League Soccer | Gillette Stadium |
| 04/26/2025 | Charlotte | 0 - 1 | New England Revolution | Major League Soccer | Bank of America Stadium |
| 09/21/2024 | Charlotte | 4 - 0 | New England Revolution | Major League Soccer | Bank of America Stadium |
| 04/06/2024 | New England Revolution | 1 - 0 | Charlotte | Major League Soccer | Gillette Stadium |
| 09/30/2023 | New England Revolution | 2 - 1 | Charlotte | Major League Soccer | Gillette Stadium |
| 02/26/2023 | Charlotte | 0 - 1 | New England Revolution | Major League Soccer | Bank of America Stadium |
| 04/16/2022 | New England Revolution | 2 - 1 | Charlotte | Major League Soccer | Gillette Stadium |
| 03/19/2022 | Charlotte | 3 - 1 | New England Revolution | Major League Soccer | Bank of America Stadium |
08/30/2025
04/26/2025
09/21/2024
04/06/2024
09/30/2023
02/26/2023
04/16/2022
03/19/2022
New England Revolution Win
Charlotte Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +13
P: 9 GD: +8
P: 9 GD: +3
P: 10 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 10 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 9 GD: -3
P: 9 GD: -9
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 9 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +1
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 11 | 24 | 23 | 8 | +15 | |
| 2 | New England Revolution | 11 | 22 | 20 | 13 | +7 | |
| 3 | Inter Miami | 12 | 22 | 26 | 21 | +5 | |
| 4 | Chicago Fire | 11 | 17 | 20 | 14 | +6 | |
| 5 | DC United | 12 | 16 | 15 | 17 | -2 | |
| 6 | FC Cincinnati | 12 | 16 | 24 | 27 | -3 | |
| 7 | Charlotte | 12 | 15 | 20 | 21 | -1 | |
| 8 | New York Red Bulls | 12 | 15 | 19 | 28 | -9 | |
| 9 | Toronto FC | 12 | 14 | 20 | 24 | -4 | |
| 10 | CF Montreal | 11 | 12 | 16 | 23 | -7 | |
| 11 | New York City FC | 11 | 12 | 19 | 18 | +1 | |
| 12 | Columbus Crew | 11 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 0 | |
| 13 | Atlanta United FC | 12 | 10 | 13 | 20 | -7 | |
| 14 | Orlando City SC | 12 | 10 | 16 | 34 | -18 | |
| 15 | Philadelphia Union | 12 | 6 | 10 | 19 | -9 |
P: 11 GD: +15
P: 11 GD: +7
P: 12 GD: +5
P: 11 GD: +6
P: 12 GD: -2
P: 12 GD: -3
P: 12 GD: -1
P: 12 GD: -9
P: 12 GD: -4
P: 11 GD: -7
P: 11 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: 0
P: 12 GD: -7
P: 12 GD: -18
P: 12 GD: -9
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Stoppage-Time Penalty Rescues Revs at Gillette
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 53/100. A dramatic 97th-minute penalty shattered a stubborn defensive standoff, extending New England's unbeaten streak and cementing their spot near the top of the table.
Tactical Trench Warfare
The Intensity at Gillette Stadium was palpable right out of the gate as New England Revolution looked to break down a resilient Charlotte side. The hosts immediately imposed their will on the contest, dictating the tempo and recording controlled possession of 56 percent. However, they consistently struggled to find the killer pass in the final third. Charlotte deployed a highly compact defensive shape, willingly absorbing the pressure while waiting for the perfect counter-attacking opportunity. The sheer Stakes of maintaining their position in second place clearly weighed heavily on New England. Despite firing an impressive 14 total shots during their sustained spells of pressure, the home side found clear-cut chances remarkably hard to come by against a perfectly drilled opposition backline that absolutely refused to bend.
Midfield Chess Match
The true Balance of the match was largely dictated in the center of the park, where tactical discipline reigned supreme. Ashley Westwood delivered an absolute masterclass in midfield for the visitors, recording two key passes and constantly disrupting the hosts' attacking rhythm. Whenever the Revolution managed to bypass the initial midfield block, they were met with organized frustration. At the other end of the pitch, when Charlotte did finally manage to break through the lines and test the target, Matt Turner was there to aggressively slam the door shut. The American international registered three crucial saves to keep his team securely in the contest, ensuring the razor-thin margin for error remained intact as the clock relentlessly ticked toward the ninety-minute mark.
The Final Twist
Just as the Upset factor seemed to be growing exponentially with Charlotte moments away from securing a hard-fought road point, absolute disaster struck for the visitors deep in stoppage time. A crucial penalty awarded in the dying moments completely shifted the entire narrative of the evening. Up stepped Carles Gil in the 97th minute, carrying the weight of the stadium on his shoulders. The talismanic playmaker showed absolute ice in his veins, calmly dispatching the spot-kick to seal a dramatic 1-0 victory. This result keeps New England sitting comfortably in second place and extends their unbeaten form to five matches, proving their championship grit. Meanwhile, Charlotte leaves empty-handed and frustrated, despite putting together a valiant defensive effort that nearly paid off.
Key Questions
How dramatic was the late winner by Ashley Westwood?
Ashley Westwood didn't score; he anchored Charlotte's midfield. The late drama actually came from Carles Gil, who buried a 97th-minute penalty to win it for New England.
What does this mean for New England Revolution's season?
The gritty victory keeps New England in second place, extending their unbeaten streak to five matches and proving they can grind out results when tested.
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.
Top Four Ambitions Collide as Revolution Host Charlotte
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 86/100. Our verdict is simple: this is a vital top-four six-pointer that will severely test New England's flawless home record.
The Setup
The race for playoff positioning is heating up in Major League Soccer. New England Revolution welcome Charlotte to Gillette Stadium with a Form rating that signals pure dominance. The hosts are perfect on their own turf, netting goals for fun and riding an impressive five-match unbeaten streak. Meanwhile, the visitors are struggling to find consistency but bring enough firepower to make the Balance of this contest incredibly tight. With just two points separating them in the top five, the Stakes could not be higher for a regular season encounter.
Key Battle
The midfield engine room will dictate the tempo. Carles Gil is pulling the strings for the hosts, turning his elite Stars rating into tangible attacking output. He will be up against Charlotte's creative hub, Pep Biel. If Biel can find pockets of space and exploit New England's aggressive high line, the visitors have a genuine chance of causing an upset.
Our Prediction
We expect a high-scoring thriller. New England's attacking momentum at home is nearly impossible to ignore. Charlotte will undoubtedly find the back of the net given the spaces left behind, but the home side's relentless pressure will ultimately secure a narrow victory.