September 29, 2024 – MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
New England Revolution II News Release
MONTCLAIR, N.J. (September 29, 2024)- New England Revolution II (4-17-6; 22 pts.) fell to New York Red Bulls II (10-12-5; 39 pts.), 3-1, on Sunday evening at MSU Soccer Park. Forward Liam Butts netted his fourth goal of the season.
After New York opened the scoring in the 38th minute, New England equalized with a goal in the 44th minute. Despite forward Marcos Dias having three consecutive shots blocked by New York’s defense, Butts responded with a volley into the bottom left corner of the net, marking his second goal in as many matches. However, just before intermission, defender Tiago Suarez was shown a red card, forcing New England to play with 10 men for the remainder of the match.
Early in the second half, Red Bulls II converted from the penalty spot to capture the lead in the 49th minute and tallied again in the 56th minute. Dias, Butts, and Alex Monis all drove New England’s attack to end the night with four shots each. On the defensive end, goalkeeper JD Gunn made four saves in Sunday’s match.
Midfielder Eric Klein, who signed a professional contract with Revolution II two weeks ago, registered three key passes and logged the full 90 minutes in his 25th MLS NEXT Pro appearance. Fellow midfielder Patrick Leal, a Newton, Mass. native, made his return from injury as a late second-half substitute. Three Revolution products also featured in tonight’s contest, including Olger Escobar, Damario McIntosh, and Cristiano Oliveira all earning starts.
Revolution II host Columbus Crew 2 for their final match of the 2024 season next Sunday, October 6, at Mark A. Ouellette Stadium. The 5:00 p.m. ET kickoff is available to watch on Apple TV – MLS Season Pass.
MATCH NOTES
F Liam Butts, a Penn State product, found the scoresheet in two consecutive matches, recording his fourth goal of the season.
Butts, F Marcos Dias, and F Alex Monis paced New England’s attack with four shots each.
D Tiago Suarez marked his 50th MLS NEXT Pro appearance in Sunday’s contest.
M Patrick Leal, a Newton, Mass. native, made his return from injury as a late second-half substitute.
GK JD Gunn, made four saves between the posts for New England.
M Eric Klein led Revolution II with three key passes in his 25th league appearance, after inking his first professional contract with Revolution II on September 18.
GAME CAPSULE
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