Major League Soccer Regular Season - 4
New England Revolution 6 - 1 FT FC Cincinnati
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
16' Luca Langoni
G. Valenzuela (Evander) 19'
Bryan Ramirez 24'
25' B. Ceballos (L. Langoni)
28' Brayan Ceballos
31' D. Turgeman (L. Langoni)
Ayoub Jabbari 38'
45' B. Ceballos (L. Langoni)
HT
↓ B. J. Ramirez Leon ↑E. Echenique 46'
↓ O. Nwobodo ↑K. Denkey 46'
↓ A. Jabbari ↑T. Barlow 46'
53' A. Yusuf
59' Matt Polster
↓ M. Robinson ↑M. Miazga 61'
73' ↓ L. Langoni ↑G. Yow
73' ↓ I. Feingold ↑E. Kohler
↓ K. Smith ↑A. Powell 82'
86' ↓ M. Polster ↑P. Miller
87' G. Yow
88' ↓ C. Gil ↑D. Fagundez
88' ↓ A. Yusuf ↑J. Yueill
89' P. Miller (D. Turgeman)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
New England Revolution
Goalkeepers
M. Turner 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
I. Feingold 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
48%
Pass Acc
B. Ceballos 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
9.5
Rating
M. Fofana 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
W. Sands 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
M. Polster 
MAGNET
84
Activity
84
Activity
73
Passes
11
Duels
B. Raines
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Langoni
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
3
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
C. Gil
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
A. Yusuf 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
D. Turgeman
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
D. Parisian 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
E. Kohler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Hughes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Beason
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Miller 
CLUTCH HERO
89
Goal Time
89
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.7
Rating
D. Fagundez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Yueill
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Yow
CLUTCH HERO
87
Goal Time
87
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.6
Rating
M. Fry
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
FC Cincinnati
Goalkeepers
R. Celentano 
SIEVE
25%
Save %
25%
Save %
6
Conceded
2
Saves
Defenders
N. Hagglund
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Robinson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
A. Chirila
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
K. Smith 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
6
Duels Won
75%
Win %
O. Nwobodo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
T. Anunga 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
G. Valenzuela 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.6
Rating
B. J. Ramirez Leon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
A. Jabbari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Evander
MAGNET
52
Activity
52
Activity
47
Passes
5
Duels
BENCH
E. Louro
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Miazga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Flores
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Powell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Bucha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Gidi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Echenique
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
53
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Denkey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
53
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Barlow
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
53
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/23/2026 | New England Revolution | 1 - 1 | FC Cincinnati | Friendlies Clubs | |
| 06/14/2025 | New England Revolution | 0 - 1 | FC Cincinnati | Major League Soccer | Gillette Stadium |
| 04/05/2025 | FC Cincinnati | 1 - 0 | New England Revolution | Major League Soccer | TQL Stadium |
| 06/22/2024 | FC Cincinnati | 1 - 2 | New England Revolution | Major League Soccer | TQL Stadium |
| 03/17/2024 | New England Revolution | 1 - 2 | FC Cincinnati | Major League Soccer | Gillette Stadium |
| 02/15/2024 | FC Cincinnati | 5 - 2 | New England Revolution | Friendlies Clubs | TBC |
| 07/01/2023 | FC Cincinnati | 2 - 2 | New England Revolution | Major League Soccer | TQL Stadium |
| 04/29/2023 | New England Revolution | 1 - 1 | FC Cincinnati | Major League Soccer | Gillette Stadium |
01/23/2026
06/14/2025
04/05/2025
06/22/2024
03/17/2024
02/15/2024
07/01/2023
04/29/2023
New England Revolution Win
FC Cincinnati Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: +6
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -7
P: 2 GD: -1
League Standings
P: 10 GD: +15
P: 10 GD: +6
P: 11 GD: +3
P: 10 GD: +8
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 11 GD: -3
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 11 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: 0
P: 11 GD: -11
P: 11 GD: -6
P: 11 GD: -16
P: 10 GD: -9
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Revs Run Riot in Seven-Goal Gillette Massacre
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 87/100. Our verdict: A staggering comeback that turned early doubt into an absolute rout ahead of the October return leg.
Early Shocks and Swift Responses
Cincinnati struck first. In the 19th minute, Gerardo Valenzuela silenced the Gillette Stadium crowd. But New England refused to crumble. The hosts controlled possession (56%) and quickly tilted the Balance back in their favour. B. Ceballos found the equalizer on 25 minutes, assisted by L. Langoni. The floodgates swung wide open just six minutes later when D. Turgeman slotted home to flip the script entirely. A staggering first-half turnaround was capped off on the stroke of half-time as Ceballos bagged his second. Three goals in 26 minutes transformed a nervous opening into a dominant display of firepower. The Intensity of this first leg was evident immediately. Instead of sitting back, the hosts pushed high, turning the penalty area into a shooting gallery.
Seeing Red and Losing Grip
Coming out for the second half, the visitors needed a lifeline. Instead, they found a trap door. A. Yusuf stretched the lead to 4-1 by the 53rd minute. The Stakes of this two-leg tie suddenly felt overwhelmingly heavy for the away side. Frustration boiled over. On 69 minutes, Valenzuela—their early hero—saw straight red for a rash foul. That dismissal snapped any lingering hope of damage limitation. Cincinnati had to survive with ten men, but the Revs smelled blood. The tactical setup from New England relentlessly targeted the gaps left by the sending off. Goalkeepers on both ends were busy, combining for 9 saves on the night, but the visitors simply couldn't plug the leaks in their defensive structure.
Substitutes Twist the Knife
As legs tired, New England's bench added fresh misery. The Upset Factor completely evaporated as the hosts turned the screw. G. Yow stepped onto the pitch and found the back of the net in the 87th minute. Barely two minutes later, fellow substitute P. Miller buried the sixth, finishing a clever setup from Turgeman. A combined 30 shots told the story of a relentless attacking exhibition. New England takes a massive 6-1 advantage into the second leg. Cincinnati now faces an apocalyptic task back home this October. They must chase a five-goal deficit in a tie that looks entirely out of reach. For the Revs, this was a statement performance that sets the standard for their regular season ambitions.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Gerardo Valenzuela impact the match?
His 69th-minute dismissal shattered Cincinnati's structure. Reduced to ten men while already trailing 4-1, they completely collapsed and conceded two late goals to substitutes.
What made Brayan Ceballos the Man of the Match?
The defender was an unexpected attacking force, scoring a vital first-half brace that sparked New England's massive and decisive comeback.
What caused the 7-goal thriller?
High offensive tempo, clinical finishing from New England, and a late red card combined to create a 30-shot spectacle with 17 on target.
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.
First Leg Fireworks Expected at Gillette Stadium
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 42/100. An incredibly tight matchup awaits as these Eastern Conference foes look to draw first blood before their October return leg.
The Setup
Taking the pitch on March 15, 2026, at Gillette Stadium, the Revolution desperately need a home advantage to kickstart their campaign. Both sides suffer from a modest Form rating—New England sitting at 11th with a single win, while Cincinnati clings to 9th. However, an off-the-charts Balance rating highlights how evenly matched this first leg truly is. With dead-even win probabilities, the Stakes feel magnified despite being early in the season. The visitors boast serious quality, reflected in a solid Stars rating driven by Evander and K. Denkey pulling the strings. But the hosts have enough bite through L. Langoni and A. Yusuf to keep things honest across the ninety minutes.
Key Battle
With no single individual matchup defining the tie, the clash will be won in the engine room. The Revolution's midfield must disrupt Cincinnati's transition game, ensuring the visitors cannot easily feed their attacking talismans. Whichever unit dictates the tempo will establish a vital foothold ahead of the second leg.
Our Expected Result
We expect a cautious, tactical draw. Neither side will want to throw away the tie in the first leg. Expect Cincinnati to sit deep, absorb pressure, and look to strike on the counter, leaving it all to play for when they head home in October.