2020 New England Revolution season
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New England Revolution 2020 soccer season
PresidentBrian Bilello
Head coachBruce Arena
| 2020 season | |||
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| Owner | Robert Kraft Jonathan Kraft (Kraft Group) | ||
| President | Brian Bilello | ||
| Head coach | Bruce Arena | ||
| Stadium | Gillette Stadium Foxborough, Massachusetts | ||
| MLS | Conference: 8th Overall: 15th | ||
| MLS Cup Playoffs | Conf. Final | ||
| U.S. Open Cup | Canceled | ||
| MLS is Back Tournament | Round of 16 | ||
| Biggest win | NE 3–1 MTL (Sept. 23) DC 0–2 NE (Sept. 27) PHI 0–2 NE (Nov. 24) ORL 1–3 NE (Nov. 29) | ||
| Biggest defeat | NE 0–2 NYC (Sept. 2) PHI 2–0 NE (Nov. 8) | ||
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The 2020 New England Revolution season was the team's 25th season of existence, and their 25th season in Major League Soccer, the top-flight of American soccer.
On March 12 it was announced that the 2020 Major League Soccer season had been temporarily suspended for 30 days due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[1] On April 17 the MLS announced that the suspension was extended until at least June 8.[2] On May 6, MLS allowed voluntary individual workouts on outdoor fields for the first time since the suspension.[3]
Current squad
- As of November 29, 2020[4]
| No. | Nationality | Name | Position(s) | Date of birth (age) | Previous club | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | ||||||
| 18 |  |
Brad Knighton | GK | (1985-02-06) February 6, 1985 (age 41) |  Vancouver Whitecaps FC |
– |
| 25 | |
Jeff Caldwell | GK | (1996-02-20) February 20, 1996 (age 30) | New York City FC |
– |
| 30 | |
Matt Turner | GK | (1994-06-24) June 24, 1994 (age 31) | Fairfield Stags |
– |
| Defenders | ||||||
| 2 | |
Andrew Farrell | CB | (1992-04-02) April 2, 1992 (age 33) | Louisville Cardinals |
– |
| 4 | |
Henry Kessler | CB | (1995-06-25) June 25, 1995 (age 30) | Virginia Cavaliers |
GA |
| 13 |  |
Michael Mancienne | DF | (1988-01-08) January 8, 1988 (age 38) | Nottingham Forest |
INT |
| 15 | |
Brandon Bye | LB/RB | (1995-11-29) November 29, 1995 (age 30) | Minneapolis City |
– |
| 16 | |
Seth Sinovic | LB | (1987-01-28) January 28, 1987 (age 39) | Sporting KC |
– |
| 19 |  |
Antonio Delamea Mlinar | CB | (1991-06-10) June 10, 1991 (age 34) | Olimpija Ljubljana |
– |
| 24 | |
DeJuan Jones | RB | (1997-06-24) June 24, 1997 (age 28) | Michigan State Spartans |
– |
| 28 |  |
Alexander Büttner | LB | (1989-02-11) February 11, 1989 (age 37) | Vitesse |
INT |
| 35 | |
Collin Verfurth | DF | (1996-03-08) March 8, 1996 (age 29) | Loudoun United |
– |
| Midfielders | ||||||
| 5 | |
Isaac Angking | MF | (2000-01-24) January 24, 2000 (age 26) | – | HG |
| 6 | |
Scott Caldwell | MF | (1991-03-15) March 15, 1991 (age 34) | Akron Zips |
HG |
| 8 | |
Matt Polster | MF | (1993-06-08) June 8, 1993 (age 32) |  Rangers F.C. |
– |
| 11 | |
Kelyn Rowe | MF | (1991-12-02) December 2, 1991 (age 34) | Real Salt Lake |
– |
| 14 |  |
Diego Fagúndez | CAM | (1995-02-14) February 14, 1995 (age 31) | – | HG |
| 22 |  |
Carles Gil | CAM | (1992-11-22) November 22, 1992 (age 33) | Deportivo de La Coruña |
DP |
| 26 | |
Tommy McNamara | MF | (1991-02-06) February 6, 1991 (age 35) | Houston Dynamo FC |
– |
| 27 |  |
Luis Caicedo | DM | (1996-05-18) May 18, 1996 (age 29) | Cortuluá |
INT |
| 29 |  |
Nicolas Firmino | MF | (2001-01-30) January 30, 2001 (age 25) | – | HG |
| 31 |  |
Kekuta Manneh | LW/RW | (1994-12-03) December 3, 1994 (age 31) | FC Cincinnati |
– |
| 42 | |
Lee Nguyen | MF | (1986-10-07) October 7, 1986 (age 39) | Inter Miami CF |
– |
| 72 | |
Damian Rivera | MF | (2002-12-08) December 8, 2002 (age 23) | – | HG |
| Forwards | ||||||
| 7 |  |
Gustavo Bou | FW | (1990-02-18) February 18, 1990 (age 36) |  Tijuana |
DP |
| 9 |  |
Adam Buksa | CF | (1996-07-12) July 12, 1996 (age 29) | Pogoń Szczecin |
DP |
| 10 | |
Teal Bunbury | FW | (1990-02-27) February 27, 1990 (age 36) | Sporting KC |
– |
| 12 | |
Justin Rennicks | FW | (1999-03-20) March 20, 1999 (age 26) | Indiana Hoosiers |
HG |
| 17 | |
Tajon Buchanan | FW | (1999-02-08) February 8, 1999 (age 27) | Syracuse Orange |
GA |
| 70 |  |
Cristian Penilla | FW | (1991-05-02) May 2, 1991 (age 34) | Pachuca |
INT |
Competitions
Exhibitions
LA Galaxy v New England Revolution
| February 10 Preseason 1 | LA Galaxy | 2–1 | New England Revolution | Carson, California |
| 14:00 EST | Zubak  8'Pavón 34' |
Report | Bou 42' |
Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park |
New England Revolution v Colorado Rapids
| February 12 Preseason 2 | New England Revolution | 3–1 | Colorado Rapids | Carson, California |
| 14:00 EST | Rivera 7', 19' Buchanan 53' |
Report Report |
Lewis 57' |
Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park |
New England Revolution v Minnesota United FC
| February 16 Preseason 3 | New England Revolution | 2–2 | Minnesota United FC | Portland, Oregon |
| 17:30 EST | Buksa 28' (Penilla) Bou 71' |
Report | Amarilla 23' (Molino), 35' (pen.) |
Stadium: Providence Park |
New England Revolution v Vancouver Whitecaps FC
| February 19 Preseason 4 | New England Revolution | 0–2 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | Portland, Oregon |
| 20:00 EST | Buchanan  39' |
Report | Dájome 36' Adnan 64' 71'Cavallini 68'David Milinković 69' |
Stadium: Providence Park Referee: Ramy Touchan |
Portland Timbers v New England Revolution
| February 22 Preseason 5 | Portland Timbers | 1–3 | New England Revolution | Portland, Oregon |
| 20:00 EST | Chará 29' |
Report | Bye 25' Bou 42', 45+3' (pen.)Buksa 51'Kessler 75' |
Stadium: Providence Park Referee: Lukasz Szpala |
MLS
Main article: 2020 Major League Soccer season
League tables
Eastern Conference
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | New York Red Bulls | 23 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 29 | 31 | −2 | 32 | 1.39 | MLS Cup First Round |
| 7 | Nashville SC[a] | 23 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 24 | 22 | +2 | 32 | 1.39 | MLS Cup Play-in Round |
| 8 | New England Revolution | 23 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 26 | 25 | +1 | 32 | 1.39 | |
| 9 | Montreal Impact | 23 | 8 | 13 | 2 | 33 | 43 | −10 | 26 | 1.13 | |
| 10 | Inter Miami CF | 23 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 25 | 35 | −10 | 24 | 1.04 |
Source: MLS
Rules for classification: 1) points per game; 2) total wins per match played; 3) total goal differential per match played; 4) total goals scored per match played; 5) fewest disciplinary points per match played; 6) away goal differential per away match played; 7) away goals scored per away match played; 8) home goal differential per home match played; 9) home goals scored per home match played; 10) coin toss or drawing of lots.
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) points per game; 2) total wins per match played; 3) total goal differential per match played; 4) total goals scored per match played; 5) fewest disciplinary points per match played; 6) away goal differential per away match played; 7) away goals scored per away match played; 8) home goal differential per home match played; 9) home goals scored per home match played; 10) coin toss or drawing of lots.
Notes:
MLS is Back – Group C
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toronto FC | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 5 | +1 | 5 | Advanced to knockout stage |
| 2 | New England Revolution | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 5 | |
| 3 | Montreal Impact | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | −1 | 3 | |
| 4 | D.C. United | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | −1 | 2 |
Source: MLS[6]
Overall
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | New York Red Bulls | 23 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 29 | 31 | −2 | 32 | 1.39 |
| 14 | Nashville SC | 23 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 24 | 22 | +2 | 32 | 1.39 |
| 15 | New England Revolution | 23 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 26 | 25 | +1 | 32 | 1.39 |
| 16 | San Jose Earthquakes | 23 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 35 | 51 | −16 | 30 | 1.30 |
| 17 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 23 | 9 | 14 | 0 | 27 | 44 | −17 | 27 | 1.17 |
Source: MLS
Rules for classification: 1) points per game; 2) total wins per match played; 3) total goal differential per match played; 4) total goals scored per match played; 5) fewest disciplinary points per match played; 6) away goal differential per away match played; 7) away goals scored per away match played; 8) home goal differential per home match played; 9) home goals scored per home match played; 10) coin toss or drawing of lots.
Rules for classification: 1) points per game; 2) total wins per match played; 3) total goal differential per match played; 4) total goals scored per match played; 5) fewest disciplinary points per match played; 6) away goal differential per away match played; 7) away goals scored per away match played; 8) home goal differential per home match played; 9) home goals scored per home match played; 10) coin toss or drawing of lots.
Match results
Only matches numbered in the left column apply to the season standings
Montreal Impact v New England Revolution
| February 29 1 | Montreal Impact | 2–1 | New England Revolution | Montreal, Quebec |
| 13:00 EST | Quioto 37' Urruti 80' |
Report | Bunbury 13' |
Stadium: Stade Saputo Attendance: 21,006 Referee: Chris Penso |
New England Revolution v Chicago Fire
| March 7 2 | New England Revolution | 1–1 | Chicago Fire | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
| 13:30 EST | Buksa 28' Kessler 40'Jones 90+1' |
Report | Kappelhof 47' Bornstein 70' |
Stadium: Gillette Stadium Attendance: 15,289 Referee: Fotis Bazakos |
Montreal Impact v New England Revolution
| July 9 3 MLSiBT Group Stage | Montreal Impact | 0–1 | New England Revolution | Bay Lake, Florida |
| 20:00 EDT | Binks 72' |
Report | Bou 56' Mancienne 61' |
Stadium: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Attendance: 0 Referee: Guido Gonzalez |
D.C. United v New England Revolution
| July 17 4 MLSiBT Group Stage | D.C. United | 1–1 | New England Revolution | Bay Lake, Florida |
| 18:00 EDT | Gressel 16' Asad 45+1' Higuaín 72' Brillant 83' |
Report | Buksa 51' |
Stadium: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Referee: Joseph Dickerson |
| Note: Match postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic[7] | ||||
Toronto FC v New England Revolution
| July 21 5 MLSiBT Group Stage | Toronto FC | 0–0 | New England Revolution | Bay Lake, Florida |
| 9:00 EDT | Bradley 50' |
Report | Rowe 38' Caldwell 41' |
Stadium: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Referee: Jair Marrufo |
| Note: Match postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic[7] | ||||
Philadelphia Union v New England Revolution
| July 25 MLSiBT Round of 16 | Philadelphia Union | 1–0 | New England Revolution | Bay Lake, Florida |
| 10:30 p.m. EDT |
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Stadium: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Referee: Ismail Elfath |
New England Revolution v Philadelphia Union
| August 20 6 | New England Revolution | 0–0 | Philadelphia Union | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
| 19:30 EDT | Bye 25' Polster 44' |
Report | McKenzie 50' Elliott 53' |
Stadium: Gillette Stadium Referee: Robert Sibiga |
D.C. United v New England Revolution
| August 25 7 | D.C. United | 1–2 | New England Revolution | Washington, D.C. |
| 20:00 EDT | Birnbaum 66' Kamara 72' (pen.) Felipe 90+10' |
Report | Bou 26' Bunbury 38' Caldwell 83' Buksa 90+5' |
Stadium: Audi Field Referee: Guido Gonzales Jr. |
New England Revolution v New York Red Bulls
| August 29 8 | New England Revolution | 1–1 | New York Red Bulls | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
| 20:00 EDT | Bou 41' |
Report | Fernandez 35' Parker  90+2' |
Stadium: Gillette Stadium Referee: Jair Marrufo |
New England Revolution v New York City FC
| September 2 9 | New England Revolution | 0–2 | New York City FC | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
| 20:00 EDT | Bunbury 40' Rowe 76' |
Report | Parks 33' Mancienne 60' (o.g.) Héber 72' Callens 83' |
Stadium: Gillette Stadium Referee: Armando Villarreal |
Chicago Fire FC v New England Revolution
| September 6 10 | Chicago Fire FC | 1–2 | New England Revolution | Chicago, Illinois |
| 19:00 EDT | Herbers 22' |
Report | Bunbury 3', 54' Fagúndez 35' |
Stadium: Soldier Field Referee: Robert Sibiga |
Philadelphia Union v New England Revolution
| September 12 11 | Philadelphia Union | 2–1 | New England Revolution | Chester, Pennsylvania |
| 7:30 PM EDT | Fontana 65', 73', 90+5' Martínez 20' Gaddis 36' Bedoya 50' McKenzie 90' |
Report | Polster 8'  56' Buchanan 81' |
Stadium: Subaru Park Referee: Guido Gonzales, Jr. |
New England Revolution v New York City FC
| September 19 12 | New England Revolution | 0–0 | New York City FC | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
| 4:30 PM EDT | Report | Ring 22' Scally 47'Parks 54'Thórarinsson 64'Callens 67'Castellanos 80' |
Stadium: Gillette Stadium Referee: Ramy Touchan |
New England Revolution v Montreal Impact
| September 23 13 | New England Revolution | 3–1 | Montreal Impact | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
| 7:30 PM EDT | Farrell 41' Kessler 45+2' Bou 49' Fagúndez 65' |
Report | Binks 53' Lappalainen 86' |
Stadium: Gillette Stadium Referee: Fotis Bazakos |
DC United v New England Revolution
| September 27 14 | DC United | 0–2 | New England Revolution | Washington, D.C. |
| 7:00 PM EDT | Brillant 45+5' Mora 50' Moreno 81' |
Report | Bou 86' Buksa 90', 90+1' |
Stadium: Audi Field Referee: Alex Chilowicz |
New England Revolution v Nashville SC
| October 3 15 | New England Revolution | 0–0 | Nashville SC | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
| 7:30 PM EDT | Report | Anibaba 80' |
Stadium: Gillette Stadium Referee: David Gantar |
New England Revolution v Toronto FC
| October 7 16 | New England Revolution | 0–1 | Toronto FC | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
| 7:30 PM EDT | McNamara 40' Kessler 48'Bye 63'Buksa  68'Bunbury 90+3' |
Report | Akinola 29' Auro 71'Laryea 84' |
Stadium: Gillette Stadium Referee: Nima Saghafi |
New York City FC v New England Revolution
| October 11 17 | New York City FC | 1–2 | New England Revolution | New York, New York |
| 4:30 PM EDT | Callens 90+3' |
Report | Bunbury 3' Nguyen 45', 80' (pen.) Caldwell 58' Rowe 76' Jones 83' |
Stadium: Yankee Stadium Referee: Armando Villarreal |
Montreal Impact v New England Revolution
| October 14 18 | Montreal Impact | 2–3 | New England Revolution | Harrison, New Jersey |
| 7:30 PM | Sejdič 27' Binks 83'Tabla 90+2' |
Report | Manneh 13' Bunbury 20' Buksa 52', 57' McNamara 87' |
Stadium: Red Bull Arena Referee: Joseph Dickerson |
New England Revolution v Philadelphia Union
| October 19 19 | New England Revolution | 1–2 | Philadelphia Union | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
| 7:30 PM EDT | Buchanan 80' Polster 90+2' |
Report | Farrell 34' (o.g.) Santos 57' Fontana 69' Monteiro 87' |
Stadium: Gillette Stadium Referee: Rubiel Vazquez |
Nashville SC v New England Revolution
| October 23 20 | Nashville SC | 1–1 | New England Revolution | Nashville, Tennessee |
| 9:52 PM EDT | McCarty 62' Anunga 66' Zimmerman 74' |
Report | Buksa 77' Manneh 89' |
Stadium: Nissan Stadium Attendance: 3,727 Referee: Robert Sibiga |
| Note: Kickoff delayed from 8:30 to 9:52 by lightning in area.[8] | ||||
New York Red Bulls v New England Revolution
| October 28 21 | New York Red Bulls | 1–0 | New England Revolution | Harrison, New Jersey |
| 7:00 PM EDT | Long 89' |
Report | Caldwell 43' Buksa 48' Fagúndez 57' Buchanan 75' Nguyen 85' |
Stadium: Red Bull Arena Referee: Alan Kelly |
New England Revolution v D.C. United
| November 1 22 | New England Revolution | 4–3 | D.C. United | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
| 7:30 PM EST | Buksa 30' Canouse 54' (o.g.) Bunbury 67', 84' |
Report | Asad 14', 22' Yow 26' Canouse 29' Rivas 75' |
Stadium: Gillette Stadium Referee: David Gantar |
Philadelphia Union v New England Revolution
| November 8 23 | Philadelphia Union | 2–0 | New England Revolution | Chester, Pennsylvania |
| 3:30 PM EST | Santos 42' Burke 69'Martínez 86' |
Report | Farrell 31' Bunbury 55'Caldwell 90+6' |
Stadium: Subaru Park Attendance: 2,775 Referee: Drew Fischer |
MLS Cup Playoffs
Main article: 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs
New England Revolution v Montreal Impact
| November 20 Play-in Round | New England Revolution | 2–1 | Montreal Impact | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
| 6:30 PM EST | Bou 6', 90+5' McNamara 20' Gil 38' |
Report | Corrales 43' Quioto 61' |
Stadium: Gillette Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Jair Marrufo |
Philadelphia Union v New England Revolution
| November 24 First round | Philadelphia Union | 0–2 | New England Revolution | Chester, Pennsylvania |
| 8:00 PM EST | Przybyłko 36' Wagner 73' |
Report | Buksa 26' Buchanan 30' Polster 88' |
Stadium: Subaru Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Joseph Dickerson |
Orlando City SC v New England Revolution
| November 29 Conf. Semifinal | Orlando City SC | 1–3 | New England Revolution | Orlando, Florida |
| 3:00 PM EST | Urso 33', 75' Carlos 47' Dike 53' Pereyra 60' Nani 62', 74' |
Report | Gil 17' Bou 25', 86' Buksa 28' |
Stadium: Exploria Stadium Attendance: Not reported Referee: Alex Chilowicz |
Columbus Crew SC v New England Revolution
| December 6 Conf. Final | Columbus Crew SC | 1–0 | New England Revolution | Columbus, Ohio |
| 4:00 PM EST | Artur 59' Pedro Santos 90+3' |
Report | Stadium: Mapfre Stadium Attendance: 1,500 Referee: Armando Villarreal |
U.S. Open Cup
Main article: 2020 U.S. Open Cup
Due to their final standings for the 2019 season, the Revolution were scheduled to enter the competition in the Fourth Round, to be played May 19–20.[9] The ongoing coronavirus pandemic, however, forced the U.S. Soccer Federation to cancel the tournament on August 17, 2020.[10]
References
- ↑ "MLS suspends 2020 season for 30 days in wake of coronavirus pandemic". mlssoccer.com. Archived from the original on March 13, 2020. Retrieved March 13, 2020.
- ↑ "MLS postponement extended until at least June 8 due to ongoing impact of COVID-19 pandemic". MLSSoccer.com. April 17, 2020. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
- ↑ "MLS players cleared to start voluntary individual workouts on May 6". mlssoccer.com. May 1, 2020. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
- ↑ "New England Revolution Roster". Major League Soccer. November 29, 2020. Retrieved November 29, 2020.
- ↑ "Nashville SC moves to Eastern Conference for remainder of 2020 season". MLSsoccer.com. Major League Soccer. June 10, 2020. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
- ↑ "MLS is Back Group Stage Standings". Major League Soccer. Archived from the original on August 29, 2020. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- 1 2 "MLS suspends 2020 season for 30 days due to coronavirus impact". mlssoccer.com. March 12, 2020. Archived from the original on March 13, 2020. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
- ↑ "Nashville SC vs. New England Revolution will kick off at 9:52 pm ET after weather delay". MLSSoccer.com. October 23, 2020. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
- ↑ "Restructured Competition Format For 2020 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Provides Opportunity For More "David vs. Goliath" Matchups In 107th Edition Of U.S. Soccer's National Championship". U.S. Soccer Federation. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
- ↑ "2020 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Cancelled Due to COVID-19" (Press release). United States Soccer Federation. August 17, 2020. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
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