Major League Soccer Regular season

St. Louis City 3 - 1 FT New England Revolution

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Futmetrix Verdict
58
FT
Sun, Mar 22
St. Louis City
3-1
New England Revolution
⚡ Intensity 45
⚖️ Balance 71
🏆 Stakes 50
🎲 Upset 0
St. Louis storm back to victory.

CITYPARK Erupts as St. Louis Overturn Early Deficit

Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 58/100. A dramatic, high-energy comeback at CITYPARK proved that sheer willpower can completely dismantle early momentum.

Early Shock at CITYPARK

The Stakes were unmistakably high as two struggling sides clashed, desperate to claw their way up the table. Both teams entered the night dwelling near the bottom of the standings, turning this early-season fixture into a vital proving ground. It was New England Revolution who drew first blood, silencing the home crowd just 14 minutes in. I. Feingold found a pocket of space and finished clinically, setting a tense tone for the hosts. The visitors edged possession overall, holding onto the ball to frustrate the crowd and slow the tempo. However, the high Intensity of the St. Louis press never wavered. Even while trailing early on, the home side looked persistently dangerous on the counter, turning a potentially grim evening into a brewing storm ready to break.

The St. Louis Surge

The Balance of power violently flipped before the halftime whistle. The home side methodically dismantled the New England advantage, ramping up the pressure starting in the 29th minute. D. Edelman stepped up and delivered a beautifully precise ball that S. Becher ruthlessly dispatched into the net. Suddenly, the momentum was completely with St. Louis City as the stadium roared back to life. The relentless waves of attack continued, and right on the stroke of halftime, they struck again. Rafael Santos spotted a run and set up C. Durkin, whose sharp finish ensured the hosts walked into the locker room holding a crucial 2-1 lead. It was a brutal one-two punch that completely erased the visitors' early confidence and entirely rewrote the script of the match.

Slamming the Door

New England tried to mount a serious response in the second half, pushing bodies forward to test the backline. They manufactured a slightly higher expected goals tally (1.21) than their hosts over the ninety minutes, but the Upset Factor vanished as Roman Bürki stood exceptionally tall. The veteran goalkeeper commanded his box with authority, making a key save to preserve the narrow lead when the pressure peaked. As the visitors committed desperate numbers into the attacking third, they inevitably left massive gaps at the back. M. Hartel exploited exactly that space in the 83rd minute, driving a dagger into the Revs' remaining hopes with a decisive third goal. St. Louis secured a vital three points, transforming an early nightmare into a thoroughly emphatic 3-1 victory on home soil.

Key Questions

How did St. Louis City complete the comeback from behind?

After Feingold's early opener, St. Louis surged back with first-half goals from Becher and Durkin, before Hartel sealed the 3-1 win late on.

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Match Statistics

Possession
49%
51%
St. Louis City 49%
New England Revolution 51%
Shots
11
8
St. Louis City 11
New England Revolution 8
Shots on Target
6
2
St. Louis City 6
New England Revolution 2
Expected Goals (xG)
1.12
1.21
St. Louis City 1.12
New England Revolution 1.21
Passes
466
500
St. Louis City 466
New England Revolution 500
Pass Accuracy
87%
89%
St. Louis City 87%
New England Revolution 89%
Corners
6
3
St. Louis City 6
New England Revolution 3
Fouls
11
12
St. Louis City 11
New England Revolution 12
Yellow Cards
3
2
St. Louis City 3
New England Revolution 2
Red Cards
0
0
St. Louis City 0
New England Revolution 0

Match Events

I. Feingold 14'
29' S. Becher (D. Edelman)
38' 🟨 Rafael Santos
45' C. Durkin (Rafael Santos)
HT
B. Ceballos 🟨 52'
L. Langoni G. Yow 🔄 59'
D. Turgeman L. Campana 🔄 59'
M. Fofana 🟨 66'
73' 🔄 Celio Pompeu S. Cordova
W. Sands D. Fagundez 🔄 73'
B. Raines P. Miller 🔄 73'
76' 🟨 Y. Damet
New England Revolution J. Yueill 🔄 79'
83' M. Hartel
88' 🟨 J. Orozco
89' 🔄 D. Polvara L. MacNaughton
90'+8 🔄 J. Orozco M. Mbacke
90'+10 🟨 R. Burki
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

St. Louis City

Goalkeepers
R. Burki
MAGNET
MAGNET
29
Activity
29
Activity
28
Passes
1
Duels
Defenders
J. Orozco
NPC
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
60%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
T. Baumgartl
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Polvara
NPC
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
58%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Midfielders
Rafael Santos
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
C. Wallem
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Durkin
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
D. Edelman
ENFORCER
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
10
Duels Won
91%
Win %
Forwards
Celio Pompeu
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
M. Hartel
CLOSER
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
S. Becher
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
B. Lundt
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
L. MacNaughton
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Totland
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Mbacke
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Perez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Joyner
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Cordova
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Jeong
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. McSorley
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

New England Revolution

Goalkeepers
M. Turner
MAGNET
MAGNET
35
Activity
35
Activity
33
Passes
2
Duels
Defenders
I. Feingold
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
B. Ceballos
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Fofana
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
W. Sands
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Midfielders
M. Polster
MAGNET
MAGNET
75
Activity
75
Activity
66
Passes
9
Duels
C. Gil
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
55%
Pass Acc
B. Raines
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Forwards
L. Langoni
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.3
Rating
D. Turgeman
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
A. Yusuf
MAGNET
MAGNET
60
Activity
60
Activity
51
Passes
9
Duels
BENCH
J. Gunn
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
E. Kohler
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Hughes
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Beason
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Miller
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Fagundez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Yueill
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Yow
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Campana
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
07/09/2024 New England Revolution 2 - 2 St. Louis City Major League Soccer Gillette Stadium
07/09/2024
Major League Soccer Gillette Stadium
St. Louis City Win
New England Revolution Win
Draw