June 29, 2024 – Major League Soccer (MLS)
New England Revolution News Release
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Revolution (6-11-1; 19 pts.) fell to the Columbus Crew (9-4-5; 33 pts.), 5-1, on Saturday night at Gillette Stadium. Midfielder Emmanuel Boateng scored the lone goal for New England in his 200th MLS appearance and 100th career start, before the visitors scored five unanswered goals to end the Revolution’s winning streak at four games.
New England’s high press produced several scoring opportunities early in the match and led to the opening goal in the ninth minute, as Boateng intercepted a pass between the Columbus center backs and chipped Crew goalkeeper Patrick Schulte for his second tally of the season. However, Columbus quickly rallied to level the score in the 19th minute through Cucho Hernandez. The Revolution had multiple chances to add a second goal, with Giacomo Vrioni registering shots on target in the 18th and 39th minutes. Vrioni ended the night with six shots, a new single-game high for the Albanian.
The visitors took the lead through Max Arfsten’s goal in the 43rd minute, and doubled the advantage in first-half stoppage time off the foot of Diego Rossi. After the intermission, the Revolution immediately threatened to pull one back as Vrioni saw another shot attempt sail just over the crossbar. The match remained tightly contested until Columbus scored on a corner kick in the 73rd minute, with Rudy Camacho heading home Rossi’s cross. Rossi and Crew forward Cucho Hernández each tallied one goal and two assists in tonight’s showing.
Revolution defender Brandon Bye played his second straight game in his return from a knee injury last August, seeing 26 minutes of action. Matt Polster wore the captain’s armband for New England, as Carles Gil missed the match with an injury. Polster was supported by Boateng and Ian Harkes in the midfield, while in the backline, central defender Dave Romney suited up for his 200th MLS career start.
New England returns to action with a midweek match on Wednesday, July 3 against Atlanta United FC. The 7:45 p.m. ET kickoff at Gillette Stadium airs nationally on FOX Sports 1, and is available to watch free on the Apple TV app in English and Spanish. Listen to the Revolution’s local radio call on 98.5 The Sports Hub (WBZ-FM), and in Portuguese on 1260 AM “Nossa Radio USA”. After Wednesday’s home match, fans will be treated to a fireworks display to celebrate Independence Day.
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