Major League Soccer Gameweek 21
New England Revolution 1 - 1 FT New York City FC
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
27' C. Gil (C. Gil)
36' D. Turgeman (P. Miller)
↓ J. Shore ↑K. Parks 40'
↓ T. Gray ↑M. Ilenic 40'
J. Sands (Talles Magno) 45'+1
HT
↓ Talles Magno ↑Luighi 46'
K. Parks 61'
64' ↓ J. Yueill ↑J. Siqueira
↓ A. Perea ↑Raul Gustavo 68'
↓ B. Traore ↑K. O'Toole 68'
69' J. Harrison
70' ↓ M. Polster ↑C. Baker
81' ↓ J. Harrison ↑D. Fagundez
81' ↓ D. Turgeman ↑W. Harris
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
New England Revolution
Goalkeepers
Matt Turner 
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
22%
Pass Acc
Defenders
Matthew Polster 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Ethan Kohler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
88
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mamadou Fofana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
88
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Will Sands
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
88
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Carles Gil 
MAGNET
71
Activity
71
Activity
63
Passes
8
Duels
Jackson Yueill
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Alhassan Yusuf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
88
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Jack Harrison
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Dor Turgeman 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Peyton Miller 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
9.3
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
Cody Baker
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrew Farrell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Fagundez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Griffin Yow
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Judah Siqueira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcos Zambrano-Delgado
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
New York City FC
Goalkeepers
Matthew Freese 
PENALTY HERO
1
Pens Saved
1
Pens Saved
4
Saves
7.9
Rating
Defenders
Tayvon Gray
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
40
Total Mins
40
Entry
Maxwell Murray
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
88
Total Mins
Started
Entry
James Sands 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
7.3
Rating
Nico Cavallo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
88
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Axel Ojeda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
88
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Shore
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
40
Total Mins
40
Entry
Andrés Perea
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Bénie Traoré
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Forwards
Nicolás Fernández Mercau
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
42%
Pass Acc
Talles Magno
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
BENCH
Tomás Romero
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Greg Ranjitsingh
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Mitja Ilenic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
48
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Raul Gustavo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin O'Toole
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Keaton Parks
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
48
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Pierre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luighi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
43
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Malachi Jones
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/23/2026 | New England Revolution | 1 - 1 | New York City FC | Major League Soccer | Gillette Stadium |
| 04/19/2025 | New England Revolution | 2 - 0 | New York City FC | Major League Soccer | Gillette Stadium |
| 03/15/2025 | New York City FC | 2 - 1 | New England Revolution | Major League Soccer | Yankee Stadium |
| 08/09/2024 | New England Revolution | 1 - 1 (PEN 6-7) | New York City FC | Leagues Cup | Gillette Stadium |
| 05/25/2024 | New England Revolution | 0 - 1 | New York City FC | Major League Soccer | Gillette Stadium |
| 04/13/2024 | New York City FC | 2 - 0 | New England Revolution | Major League Soccer | Yankee Stadium |
| 06/03/2023 | New York City FC | 0 - 0 | New England Revolution | Major League Soccer | Yankee Stadium |
| 04/01/2023 | New England Revolution | 1 - 1 | New York City FC | Major League Soccer | Gillette Stadium |
| 09/05/2022 | New England Revolution | 3 - 0 | New York City FC | Major League Soccer | Gillette Stadium |
| 07/09/2022 | New York City FC | 4 - 2 | New England Revolution | Major League Soccer | Yankee Stadium |
08/23/2026
04/19/2025
03/15/2025
08/09/2024
05/25/2024
04/13/2024
06/03/2023
04/01/2023
09/05/2022
07/09/2022
New England Revolution Win
New York City FC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 18 GD: +23
P: 18 GD: +10
P: 17 GD: +6
P: 16 GD: +7
P: 18 GD: +7
P: 16 GD: 0
P: 19 GD: -11
P: 17 GD: +5
P: 17 GD: -3
P: 16 GD: -3
P: 18 GD: -5
P: 17 GD: -15
P: 18 GD: -7
P: 17 GD: -5
P: 16 GD: -9
League Standings
P: 25 GD: +29
P: 25 GD: +15
P: 25 GD: +10
P: 25 GD: +9
P: 24 GD: +10
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 25 GD: +7
P: 25 GD: +6
P: 24 GD: -7
P: 25 GD: -15
P: 24 GD: -7
P: 25 GD: -8
P: 25 GD: -7
P: 25 GD: -14
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
New England Revolution
New York City FC
New England Revolution
New York City FC
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
A Tale of Two Halves: Freese's Heroics Secure NYCFC a Hard-Fought Point
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 39/100. A breathless first half of penalty drama and quick-fire goals ultimately fizzled into a tactical stalemate that benefits the gritty visitors far more than the high-flying hosts.
Early Pressure and Penalty Drama
Gillette Stadium was buzzing as the New England Revolution looked to cement their strong position in the league. They edged possession at 53 percent and applied serious offensive heat right out of the gate. The Stakes were high, and the home side seemed destined to draw first blood when a penalty was awarded in the 27th minute. The stadium held its collective breath as C. Gil stepped up to the spot. However, Matthew Freese had other plans. The New York City FC goalkeeper guessed right, producing an early moment of absolute brilliance to deny the penalty and keep the visitors anchored in a match that was rapidly turning into a shooting gallery. It was a massive psychological boost for a struggling New York unit.
The First-Half Rollercoaster
Undeterred by the penalty disappointment, New England kept the Intensity dialed up to maximum. Their relentless pressing finally cracked the away defense in the 36th minute. A brilliant play orchestrated by P. Miller carved open the backline, perfectly teeing up D. Turgeman to smash home the opener. The Balance of the match seemed entirely tilted toward the home side as the half-time whistle approached. But soccer is a game of fine margins. Deep into first-half stoppage time, NYCFC found their lifeline. Talles Magno slipped a precision pass to J. Sands, who capitalized on a momentary defensive lapse to level the score at 1-1. The sudden equalizer completely shifted the momentum heading into the locker rooms.
Stalemate in Foxborough
The second half transformed into a gritty, tactical chess match. New England leaned heavily on set-piece pressure, racking up dead-ball situations and peppering the box with ten total corners on the night. Yet, they found no way past Freese, whose heroic four-save performance earned him top honors for the visitors. Despite the home side generating a dominant expected goals tally of 2.32, the final product was missing. The Upset was avoided by New England, but dropping two points at Gillette Stadium feels like a missed opportunity in their pursuit of the top spot. Meanwhile, NYCFC will view this hard-fought 1-1 draw as a golden point on the road, showcasing real defensive grit against a superior opponent.
Key Questions
Was the penalty miss by Peyton Miller the turning point?
Actually, C. Gil missed the 27th-minute penalty, not Miller. Freese's heroic save on Gil's attempt was crucial in keeping NYCFC alive early on.
What made Peyton Miller the Man of the Match?
Miller dominated the midfield with an outstanding 9.3 rating, providing the pinpoint assist that set up New England's opening goal.
How did New England Revolution complete the comeback from behind?
New England actually scored first in this match. It was NYCFC who completed the comeback to equalize right before halftime through James Sands.
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.
Eastern Conference Top Four Collision
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 68/100. A four-point gap separates these playoff hopefuls, making this clash at Gillette Stadium an essential proving ground for top-four ambitions.
The Setup
The New England Revolution are desperately clinging to fourth place, but their staggering Form rating exposes a vulnerable side stumbling through a dismal patch of draws and defeats (LLDWD). Enter New York City FC, currently sitting seventh but possessing the attacking firepower to close the gap. An off-the-charts Balance rating highlights how perfectly matched these two sides truly are. While the overall Stakes might appear modest, securing a home-field advantage for the playoffs ensures both teams will treat this like a heavyweight prize fight.
Key Battle
A solid Stars metric guarantees individual brilliance will decide the outcome. New England will lean heavily on the vision of Carles Gil to carve open the visiting defense and break their attacking slump. He faces a monumental shootout against NYCFC's red-hot forward Nicolás Fernández. If Gil can control the tempo, the hosts have a lifeline; if Fernández gets space in transition, the visitors will punish them instantly.
Our Prediction
With win probabilities practically neck-and-neck, a decisive blow is hard to foresee. New York City FC might edge the possession, but New England's home advantage levels the playing field. Expect a tense 1-1 draw where neither team fully commits to a risky, all-out attacking game script.