FOXBOROUGH, MA– The New England Revolution II have announced that they have signed midfielder Cristiano Oliveira to an MLS NEXT Pro professional contract for the 2025 campaign.

He will occupy a Senior roster slot.

Cristiano Oliveira is a 16-year-old, 5’7, 145lb midfielder from Somerville, Massachusetts.

Oliveira, 16, signs with New England Revolution II after a successful MLS NEXT fall season and tenure of call-ups with the Revolution II during the 2024 MLS NEXT Pro campaign. Oliveira joined the Revolution Academy in 2021 and tallied 6 goals in 9 appearances in the 2023 MLS NEXT spring season with the U-15s and 3 goals in 11 appearances with the U-17s.

Oliveira is now the 14th Revolution Academy product to sign with New England’s second team.

In the 2023 MLS NEXT fall season, Oliveira led the Under-17s with 12 goals and 2 assists.

During the 2024 MLS NEXT Pro campaign, Oliveira made 10 appearances (544 minutes) where he registered 2 assists.

He has received 3 call-ups to the United States across the U-15 and U-16 Youth National teams.

Richie Williams and the New England Revolution II are looking to prepare before the start of their 2025 MLS NEXT Pro campaign. For all MLS content, you can find it on the MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app.

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