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FOXBOROUGH, MA— The New England Revolution II (4-4-15, 19 pts.) were drew 1-1 versus Chicago Fire FC II (8-8-7, 37 pts.) but defeated them 4-2 in penalties on Saturday afternoon.
The match kicked off at 7:30 p.m. ET. at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
Tonight's starting XI against Chicago. pic.twitter.com/86EYfrLsc1
— New England Revolution II (@NERevolution2) August 31, 2024
The team started their lineup in a 4-3-3 formation with goalkeeper JD Gunn starting in the net with a backline of (left back) Malcolm Fry, (center backs) Santiago Suarez and Sage Kinner along with (right back) Colby Quiñones. The midfield roles were manned by Eric Klein (left), Luka Borovic (central). and Lucas Maciel (right). The forward roles were manned by Gevork Diarbian (left), Joshua Bolma (right) and Marcos Dias starting the match as the lone striker.
First team players Malcolm Fry, Santiago Suarez, and Joshua Bolma started the match today.
Saturday’s starters. pic.twitter.com/ss9uWM3WTp
— New England Revolution II (@NERevolution2) August 31, 2024
The match kicked off with New England starting from the center circle and advancing the ball into Chicago’s defensive third.
Entering the 3rd minute, Chicago took the early lead.
Oh-my-mari Glasgow. 🫢
Roll the highlight film. #cf97 pic.twitter.com/ixouUtDt84
— Chicago Fire FC II (@ChicagoFireFCII) August 31, 2024
After receiving a pass from goalkeeper JD Gunn, Eric Klein made a bad pass that was intercepted. The ball then progressed to forward #55 Omari Glasgow, who fired it past Gunn to make it 1-0.
New England had their first chance in the 5th minute when Malcolm Fry’s effort was saved away by goalkeeper #70 Patrick Los.
In the 26th minute, Chicago midfielder #66 Chase Nagle was issued a yellow card.
Entering the 27th minute, New England leveled the scoreline.
Lucky number seven!
Dias now owns seven goals on the year. pic.twitter.com/omawfz44rI— New England Revolution II (@NERevolution2) August 31, 2024
Forward Marcos Dias made two interceptions, took the ball and elected for a low-driven long-shot with his left foot into the bottom right corner.
New England’s next chance came in the 34th minute when Joshua Bolma’s close range effort from 8 yards went high over the net.
In the 40th minute, Chicago forward #55 Omari Glasgow was issued a yellow card.
Chicago’s next chance came in the 42nd minute when forward #48 Dawid Poręba’s effort was saved by goalkeeper JD Gunn. The rebound that fell to midfielder #45 Harold Osorio then was sent over the bar.
After the initial 45+4 minutes, the match entered halftime with the scoreline level at 1-1.
Level at the half. pic.twitter.com/38baoiWUfy
— New England Revolution II (@NERevolution2) August 31, 2024
Prior to the start of the second half, both teams made changes. Revolution II head coach Richie Williams replaced midfielder Lucas Maciel with defender Damario McIntosh while Chicago Fire II head coach Ludovic Taillandier replaced defender #56 Bryce Richards with midfielder #50 Christian Koffi.
The second half kicked off with Chicago building out of the back to start the half.
In the 58th minute, Revolution II head coach Richie Williams made his second change by replacing defender Colby Quinones with midfielder #35 Cristiano Oliveira.
Just two minutes later, in the 60th minute, Chicago Fire II head coach Ludovic Taillandier made his second change by replacing midfielder #45 Harold Osario with forward #44 Jason Shokalook.
Endless fashion here at home. pic.twitter.com/sUXgCVtL7y
— New England Revolution II (@NERevolution2) August 31, 2024
Chicago had the first chance of the second half when a header was denied by goalkeeper JD Gunn in the 62nd minute.
Marcos Dias had the first major chance for New England is the 70th minute when his right-footed curling effort struck the post.
In the 79th minute, Revolution II defender Sage Kinner was issued a straight red card. New England would play the remaining 11 minutes with 10-men.
Less than a minute later, Chicago Fire II head coach Ludovic Taillandier made his third change by replacing midfielder #35 Sergio Oregel with midfielder #53 Peter Soudan.
We might be Fire but these kits are cold 🥶#cf97 | #FireII pic.twitter.com/Iolwrap0fG
— Chicago Fire FC II (@ChicagoFireFCII) August 31, 2024
Entering the 82nd minute Chicago had a major chance when forward #44 Jason Shokalook struck the bar from close range.
In the 85th minute, Chicago defender #41 Jean Diouf was issued a yellow card.
In the 89th minute, Revolution II defender Malcolm Fry and Chicago midfielder #50 Christian Koffi were both issued yellow cards.
In the 90+1 minute, Revolution II head coach Richie Williams made his third and fourth change by replacing Joshua Bolma and Gevork Diarbian with Grant Emerhi and Andrej Bjelajac.
In the 90+2 minute, Chicago defender #41 Jean Diouf was issued a second yellow card. Chicago played the remainder of the match with 10-men.
In the 90+11 minute, Revolution II head coach Richie Williams made his final change by replacing Malcolm Fry with Jacob Akanyirige.
After the 90+12 minutes, the match concluded with a 1-1 draw.
We are entering a penalty shootout.
CHI 1 | #NERevsII 1
— New England Revolution II (@NERevolution2) September 1, 2024
Final. pic.twitter.com/FHN3q5HW3m
— New England Revolution II (@NERevolution2) September 1, 2024
The Chicago’s first penalty kick taker was #48 Dawid Poręba. His right-footed shot was saved in the bottom left corner by JD Gunn.
The Revolution’s first penalty kick taker was Marcos Dias, His right footed shot was converted into the top left corner past #70 Patrick Los to take the 1-0 lead.
Chicago’s second penalty kick taker was #53 Peter Soudan. His right-footed shot went into the bottom left corner to level it 1-1.
The Revolution’s second penalty kick taker was Santiago Suarez. His right footed went into the bottom right corner past #70 Patrick Los to make it 2-1.
Next up for Chicago was #50 Christian Koffi. His right footed shot into the right corner was finished to make it 2-2.
The Revolution’s third penalty kick taker was Eric Klein stepped up to take the third penalty kick, and his right footed shot into the bottom left corner was buried to make it 3-2 to New England.
Next up for Chicago was #55 Omari Glasgow. His right footed shot was saved in the middle left of the net to keep New England ahead 3-2.
The Revolution’s fourth penalty kick taker was Jacob Akanyirige. His right footed shot went into the bottom right corner to win it 4-2 for New England.
A point earned in Foxborough.#cf97 | #FireII pic.twitter.com/UZzzjEuonc
— Chicago Fire FC II (@ChicagoFireFCII) September 1, 2024
With the result, New England remain in 15th in the MLS NEXT Pro Eastern Conference Standings. They have the worst record in the league (29 teams in MLS NEXT Pro).
Richie Williams and the New England Revolution II (4-4-15, 19 pts.) remain home to face Eastern Conference side Toronto FC II (8-4-10, 28 pts.). The match will kick off at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts at 6:00 p.m. EST on Sunday, September 8th. For more MLS NEXT Pro content, you can find it on MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app.
