Revolution fall to Red Bull New York in 1-0 shutout
The Revs dropped to 0-2 on the season after getting shut out on the road against New York.
HARRISON, N.J. – The New England Revolution (0-2-0; 0 pts.) fell to Red Bull New York (2-0-0; 6 pts.), 1-0, on Saturday afternoon at Sports Illustrated Stadium. After the Eastern Conference rivals battled to a scoreless first half, a New York goal in the 53rd minute by forward Julian Hall provided the difference.
New York held the edge in possession in the first half, with New England’s best chance coming in the 34th minute through winger Griffin Yow. The 23-year-old broke free down the flank and struck a shot on frame that was deflected away by Red Bull’s goalkeeper. Yow finished the match with two shots on target.
The Revolution grew into the game in the second half, totaling six shots after intermission. However, it was the hosts who found the breakthrough eight minutes into the second half, with Hall heading home the opening goal following a corner kick. Forward Dor Turgeman nearly equalized minutes later, but his left-footed shot from a tight angle was saved by New York goalkeeper Ethan Horvath. The Israeli striker notched two shots in his second start, while Carles Gil led the team with three key passes.
In search of an equalizer, Revolution Head Coach Marko Mitrović deployed fresh legs in the midfield with Alhassan Yusuf and Jackson Yueill entering in the 64th minute. For Yueill, it was a season debut and his 225th MLS appearance. In the 82nd minute, Revolution II forward Jayden Da, a Boston native, came off the bench to record his MLS debut, while Homegrown forward Malcolm Fry also saw action as a late substitute.
Saturday’s matinee saw the season debuts of center backs Brayan Ceballos and Mamadou Fofana. The pair played all 90 minutes in their first action of the new campaign, while Will Sands earned his second consecutive start at outside back opposite Ilay Feingold. In net for New England, Matt Turner posted three saves on the day.
The Revolution are back in action for their 2026 home opener on Sunday, March 15 when FC Cincinnati visits Gillette Stadium. The 2:30 p.m. ET kickoff at Gillette Stadium airs on Apple TV (English and Spanish), 98.5 The Sports Hub (WBZ-FM), and 1260 AM Nossa Radio USA (Portuguese).
Match Notes
- Today’s match saw the season debuts of four players: D Brayan Ceballos, D Mamadou Fofana, M Jackson Yueill, and Revolution II F Jayden Da, a Boston, Mass. native who registered his MLS debut.
- Ceballos and Fofana returned to action in central defense today after missing the season opener.
- Yueill logged his 225th MLS regular season appearance.
- F/W Griffin Yow logged a game-high two shots on target in 82 minutes of action.
- F/W Luca Langoni made his first start of the season, his 40th MLS appearance.
- GK Matt Turner posted a three-save appearance in today’s match, including a strong denial in the 86th minute.
- F Malcolm Fry, a Homegrown Player from Massachusetts, appeared off the bench for the second consecutive match.
Note: Press release originally distributed by the New England Revolution, published with minor edits.
