Revolution stay unbeaten for seventh straight game after 2-2 draw against FC Cincinnati
CINCINNATI, Ohio (July 1, 2023) – The New England Revolution (10-3-7; 37 pts.) played FC Cincinnati (13-2-5, 44 pts.) to a 2-2 draw on Saturday night at TQL Stadium. New England secured a point to extend the unbeaten streak to seven matches, while becoming the first visiting team to register a point at TQL Stadium this season. Forward Gustavo Bou played a role in both of New England’s goals tonight, netting his fourth tally of the season after forcing an FC Cincinnati own goal.
After FC Cincinnati netted the opening goal via Dominique Badji’s tally in the 11th minute, New England scored twice within a 10-minute window to claim the lead. Bou’s long-distance shot in the 15th minute was saved by FC Cincinnati goalkeeper Roman Celentano, but the rebound deflected off of Badji into the net for the game-tying goal. Nine minutes later, Bou scored his fourth goal of the season on a left-footed shot from the center of the box to give New England a 2-1 advantage. Bou played 86 minutes in tonight’s match and led the Revolution’s attack with a team-high three shots, two on target.
Midfielder Carles Gil, who logged three chances created, eclipsed the 10,000 MLS minutes played mark tonight. However, a yellow card for Gil will see the midfielder suspended for next Saturday’s match at the New York Red Bulls. In the backline, right back Brandon Bye suited up for his 150th MLS appearance, while left back Ryan Spaulding made his second consecutive start since returning to the club from loan. Bye registered a game-high five clearances. Goalkeeper Djordje Petrović, a 2023 MLS All-Star selection, made five saves.
Tonight’s match marked the fourth time in the last eight years that the top two teams in MLS played against one another 19 or more games into a season. With the result, New England remains unbeaten, 4-0-3, over its last seven meetings against FC Cincinnati. The Revolution are also undefeated, 2-0-1, in three games played at TQL Stadium. New England’s away record shifts to 3-3-4 following tonight’s draw, as the Revolution become the first team to earn a result away at Cincinnati, spoiling the Orange and Blue’s perfect home record, now 10-0-1.
The Revolution return to action next weekend with a visit to the New York Red Bulls on Saturday, July 8. The 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff at Red Bull Arena airs on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV in English and Spanish, and airs locally on the radio at 98.5 The Sports Hub or 1260 AM Nossa Radio in Portuguese.
