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FOXBOROUGH, MA– New England Revolution II were defeated 1-0 versus Chicago Fire FC II on Sunday afternoon.
The match kicked off at 6:00 p.m. ET at Gillette Stadium.
New England Revolution II Starting Lineup versus Chicago Fire FC II
New England starting lineup: 4-2-3-1 |Donovan Parisian, Hesron Barry, Victor Souza, Gabriel Dahlin, Damario McIntosh, Cristiano Oliveira, Eric Klein, Marcos Dias, Gevork Diarbian, Malcolm Fry, Liam Butts
New England substitutes:| Alex Monis, Jayden Da, JD Gunn, Javaun Mussenden, Joe Buck, Damorney Hutchinson, Michael Tsicoulias, Sharod George, Chris Mbaï-Assem
Chicago Fire FC II starting lineup: 4-3-3 |David Molenda, Geni Kanyane, Jean Diouf, Christopher Cupps, Trip Fleming, David Poreba, Jason Shokalook, Sam Williams, Dylan Borso, Damian Nigg, Jason Shokalook
Chicago Fire FC II substitutes:| Owen Pratt, Josue Pfrommer, Juan Miguel Zapata, Hugo Berg, Emir Herrera, Milan Napoe, Robert Turdean
Starting XI versus Chicago Fire FC II.
The match kicked off with Chicago starting from the center circle as they elected to advance the ball swiftly into New England’s defensive third.
Chicago had the first chance of the match when a freekick delivery toward the penalty area in the 15th minute was headed wide and out of bounds by Jean Diouf.
Jason Shokalook had the next chance of the match for Chicago in the 24th minute when he blitzed past Gabe Dahlin and took a shot that was comfortably saved by goalkeeper Donovan Parisian.
New England’s first chances of the match came in the 30th minute when a corner kick delivery into the box was met with a volley attempt by Cristiano Oliveira that was deflected by Sam Williams and led to a header by Gevork Diarbian. The ball was saved by goalkeeper David Molenda and pin-balled inside the 18-yard-box until it was ultimately cleared.
New England Revolution II defender Gabriel Dahlin looks to make a pass during an MLSNP playoff game versus Chicago Fire FC II. Image Courtesy of New England Revolution II.
Gevork Diarbian had the next chance for New England in the 36th minute when his effort was sent over the crossbar.
In the 42nd minute, Revolution forward Liam Butts was issued a yellow card.
Just three minutes later, in the 45th minute, Revolution midfielder Eric Klein was issued a yellow card for fouling David Poreba.
After the initial 45+1 minutes, the match entered halftime with the scoreline level at 0-0.
Halftime between New England Revolution II & Chicago Fire FC II.
The second half began with New England starting from the center circle as they elected to build out of the back on the right flank.
Victor Souza had the best chance of the match in the 49th minute when his headed effort from a corner kick went just over the bar.
Liam Butts had the next chance for New England in the 55th minute when his strike towards goal was met with a diving save by goalkeeper David Molenda.
Christopher Cupps had the next chance for Chicago in the 58th minute when his headed effort was blocked by Victor Souza.
In the 61st minute, Chicago Fire midfielder Sam Williams was issued a yellow card for fouling Liam Butts.
Revolution II forward Liam Butts attempts a shot during an MLSNP playoff game. Image Courtesy of New England Revolution.
Trip Fleming had a headed effort in the 68th minute for Chicago Fire that went over the bar.
David Poreba had the next chance just 3 minutes later when his close-range effort was met with a great save by goalkeeper Donovan Parisian.
In the 80th minute, Revolution defender Victor Souza was issued a yellow card. Following the card, Revolution II head coach Richie Williams made his first two changes of the match by replacing Cristiano Oliveira & Malcolm Fry with Alex Monis & Javaun Mussenden.
Entering the 86th minute, Chicago Fire FC II took the lead.
The goal that sent us to our second straight conference semis! #cf97 pic.twitter.com/buGmVIkeYG
— x-Chicago Fire FC II (@ChicagoFireFCII) October 20, 2025
Following a delivery into the area by Dylan Borso the ball was headed home by David Poreba to make it 1-0 to Chicago Fire FC II.
Following the goal, Revolution II head coach Richie Williams made his third and fourth changes of the match by replacing Liam Butts & Hesron Barry with Damorney Hutchinson & Sharod George.
Just two minutes later, in the 88th minute, Chicago Fire FC II midfielder Geni Kanyane was issued a yellow card for time wasting.
Less than a minute later, Chicago Fire FC II midfielder Damian Nigg was issued a yellow card for time wasting.
In the 90th minute, Chicago Fire FC II head coach Mike Matkovich made his first change by replacing David Poreba with Josue Pfrommer.
After the 90+3 minutes, the match concluded with Chicago Fire FC II holding on for the 1-0 victory.
Full Time between New England Revolution II & Chicago Fire FC II.
With the result, New England have been eliminated from the MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs
New England Revolution II shift their focus to the 2026 campaign. For more MLS NEXT Pro content, you can find it on MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app.
