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FOXBOROUGH, MA – New England Revolution (14-4-9, 46 pts.) were defeated 3-0 versus Real Salt Lake (9-5-13, 32 pts.) on Saturday evening.
The match kicked off at 9:30 p.m. ET at America First Field to a crowd of 20,000.
Starting XI versus Real Salt Lake.
New England starting lineup: 4-3-3 | Matt Turner, Will Sands, Ethan Kohler, Mamadou Fofana, Matt Polster, Jackson Yueill, Joshua Wynder, Carles Gil (C), Luca Langoni, Dániel Gazdag, Wilson Harris
New England substitutes:| Donovan Parisian, Cody Baker, Tanner Beason, Diego Fagundez, Javaun Mussenden, Tylon Smith, Makai Wells, Marcos Zambrano
Real Salt Lake starting lineup: 5-4-1 | Rafael Cabral, Dominic Marczuk, DeAndre Yedlin, Philip Quinton, Kobi Henry, Sam Junqua, Morgan Guilavogui, Stijn Spierings, Noel Caliskan, Aiden Hezarkhani, Sergi Solans
Real Salt Lake substitutes:| Mason Stajduhar, Max Kerkvliet, Jason Shokalook, Emeka Eneli, Taylor Booth, Colin Guske, Lineker Rodrigues, Liam O’Gara, KK Ream
Starting XI versus Real Salt Lake.
Real Salt Lake opened the second half on the front foot, quickly looking to advance the ball and apply pressure in New England’s midfield.
In just the 2nd minute, Real Salt Lake took the lead.
19-year-old Aiden Hezarkhani slams it ‼️
Salt Lake has the lead within two minutes.
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Dominic Marczuk drove a low cross into the box that Mamadou Fofana failed to clear. The loose ball fell to Aiden Hezarkhani, who slotted it past Matt Turner to give Real Salt Lake the lead.
Joshua Wynder registered New England’s first attempt in the sixth minute, sending a shot from distance just wide of the left post.
Wynder threatened again in the 12th minute, finding space inside the box before sending a left-footed shot wide of the left post.
Morgan Guilavogui created Real Salt Lake’s next chance in the 19th minute, testing Matt Turner with a right-footed shot from a tight angle. Turner made the save to keep New England within a goal.
Carles Gil looked to bring New England level in the 23rd minute, but his left-footed shot from outside the box drifted wide of the left post.
SANDY, UTAH – SEPTEMBER 26: Midfielder Carles Gil #10 (C) of the New England Revolution shoots on net during the first half against Real Salt Lake at America First Field on September 26, 2026 in Sandy, Utah. (Photo by Tyler Tate/Getty Images)
Less than a minute later, Real Salt Lake responded through Dominic Marczuk, whose left-footed shot was blocked and cleared before it could reach Matt Turner.
Daniel Gazdag tested Rafael Cabral in the 29th minute, directing a right-footed shot toward the bottom-right corner. The Real Salt Lake goalkeeper got down to make the save.
Sergi Solans had a golden opportunity to double Real Salt Lake’s lead in the 31st minute, breaking through on goal with only Matt Turner to beat. His right-footed shot went straight at the goalkeeper, who made the save.
In the 45th minute, Revolution midfielder Carles Gil was issued a yellow card for dissent.
Following one minute of first-half stoppage time, Real Salt Lake entered the halftime break with a 1-0 advantage.
Halftime between New England Revolution & Real Salt Lake.
New England emerged from the halftime break on the front foot, quickly advancing the ball and applying pressure in Real Salt Lake’s defensive third.
In the 46th minute, Real Salt Lake midfielder Morgan Guilavogui was issued a yellow card for fouling midfielder Carles Gil.
Sergi Solans had yet another amazing opportunity to double Real Salt Lake’s lead in the 48th minute when he broke through on goal, got by Mamadou Fofana and attempted to place a shot into the bottom left corner that was met with a spectacular save by goalkeeper Matt Turner.
Luca Langoni had a chance to pull New England closer in the 51st minute, but his right-footed effort was blocked and cleared before it could reach goal.
SANDY, UTAH – SEPTEMBER 26: Forward Luca Langoni #41 of the New England Revolution reacts to missing a shot during the first half against Real Salt Lake at America First Field on September 26, 2026 in Sandy, Utah. (Photo by Tyler Tate/Getty Images)
Less than a minute later, Wilson Harris had a golden chance to pull a goal back for New England, meeting a pass from Carles Gil with a first-time shot that struck the outside of the left post.
In the 56th minute, Revolution head coach Marko Mitrović made his first two substitutions, bringing on Griffin Yow and Cody Baker for Wilson Harris and Luca Langoni, respectively.
Less than a minute later, Carles Gil looked to cut into Real Salt Lake’s lead, but his left-footed shot sailed high and wide.
In the 60th minute, Revolution defender Joshua Wynder was issued a yellow card for a harsh foul on Sergi Solans.
Entering the 62nd minute, Real Salt Lake doubled its lead.
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Midfielder Noel Caliskan played Sergi Solans into the box, where the forward held off Joshua Wynder and slotted a shot into the bottom-right corner to double Real Salt Lake’s lead.
Two minutes later, Joshua Wynder had a massive chance to pull one back for New England when his headed effort from a corner kick was met with a diving stop by goalkeeper Rafael Cabral.
In the 68th minute, Revolution head coach Marko Mitrović made his third change of the match by replacing Joshua Wynder with Javaun Mussenden. This is Mussenden’s MLS debut.
Real Salt Lake head coach Pablo Mastroeni made his first substitution in the 74th minute, bringing on Colin Guske for Aiden Hezarkhani.
68' | Substitution
➡️ Javaun Mussenden
⬅️ Josh WynderIt's an MLS debut for Academy product Javaun Mussenden 👏#RSLvNE | 2-0 pic.twitter.com/wXmbMBY7xP
— New England Revolution (@NERevolution) September 27, 2026
Less than a minute later, Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Rafael Cabral was issued a yellow card for time wasting.
Jackson Yueill nearly pulled a goal back for New England in the 76th minute, but Rafael Cabral dove to deny his left-footed effort.
Ethan Kohler had another opportunity two minutes later, sending a header wide for a goal kick.
Real Salt Lake then extended its lead in the 80th minute.
Sergi Solans again 💫
Salt Lake in front 3-0. pic.twitter.com/b2jSCN5duF
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Morgan Guilavogui squared the ball across the box to Sergi Solans, who finished into the bottom-right corner for his second goal of the match.
Cody Baker had a chance to pull one back for New England in the 84th minute, but his close-range header went wide of the left post.
Both teams made substitutions in the 85th minute. Revolution head coach Marko Mitrović brought on Diego Fagundez and Marcos Zambrano for Matt Polster and Carles Gil, respectively. Real Salt Lake head coach Pablo Mastroeni replaced two-goal scorer Sergi Solans with Lineker Rodrigues.
Real Salt Lake head coach Pablo Mastroeni made another substitution in the 89th minute, bringing on Jason Shokalook for Morgan Guilavogui.
Following five minutes of second-half stoppage time, the final whistle sounded as Real Salt Lake held on for the comfortable 3-0 victory.
Full Time between New England & Real Salt Lake.
Marko Mitrović and the New England Revolution (14-4-9, 46 pts.) return home to face Western Conference side Seattle Sounders FC (9-8-9, 35 pts.). The match is set to kickoff at Gillette Stadium on Saturday, October 10th at 7:30 p.m. ET on MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app.
