Revolution II Defeat Chicago Fire II, 1-0

August 14, 2022 – MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro) – New England Revolution II News Release

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – New England Revolution II (8-7-4, 29 pts.) defeated Chicago Fire II (4-10-5, 19 pts.), 1-0, on Sunday night at Gillette Stadium. Academy goalkeeper Max Weinstein earned his first professional clean sheet in his third appearance, making two saves, as Pierre Cayet notched his second goal of the season for the game-winner.

Weinstein was tested early, seeing his first shot against in the third minute. He went on to face a penalty kick in the 12th minute. The 18-year-old made the stop on the left-footed shot in the bottom left corner as the game remained scoreless through the first 45 minutes.

Chicago conceded a corner kick in the 52nd minute, allowing Jake Rozhansky to sail the ball in towards the net as Cayet scored his second of the season off a header from the center of the box to the bottom right corner. New England led the match with 12 total shots as Esmir Bajraktarevic, Ryan Lima, Ryan Spaulding, and Michel all recorded two shots each.

Revolution II returns to action on Sunday, August 21 when they head to Subaru Park to take on Philadelphia Union II. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET on MLSNEXTPro.com.

New England Revolution II 1, Chicago Fire II 0

August 14, 2022 – Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, Mass.)

Academy goalkeeper Max Weinstein recorded his first professional shutout in his third appearance with New England’s second team, making two saves including a penalty kick shot.

Defender Pierre Cayet scored his second goal of the season, heading the ball in off of a corner kick as he surpassed 3,000 minutes played with Revs II after logging the full 90.

Midfielder Michel made his 40th appearance with Revolution II while Academy graduate Meny Silva made his 35th appearance with New England’s second team.

Academy forwards Brandonn Bueno and Malcolm Fry each subbed in to the match, logging 10 and 20 minutes respectively.

Homegrown midfielder Esmir Bajraktarevic recorded two shots in his 70 minutes played.

GAME CAPSULE

Referee: Gary Gutierrez

Assistant Referee: Nicholas Seymour

Assistant Referee: Nicole Vesia

Fourth Official: Stephanie MacFarland

Weather: 77 and partly cloudy.

Scoring Summary:

NE- Pierre Cayet (Jake Rozhansky) 52′

Misconduct Summary:

CHI – Kendall Burks (Yellow Card) 42′

NE – Michel (Yellow Card) 72′

NE – Trevor Zwetsloot (Yellow Card) 76′

CHI – Carlo Ritaccio (Yellow Card) 77′

NE – Colby Quiñones (Yellow Card) 78′

CHI – Carlo Ritaccio (Yellow Card)…