Revolution II Prepares for Homestand after Road setback, Faces Columbus Crew 2 Again
FOXBOROUGH, MA – July 26, 2024 – New England Revolution II returns to gillette Stadium this weekend to begin a two-game homestand, aiming to recapture winning form after a narrow 1-0 defeat against Carolina Core FC on July 20th at Truist Point in Concord, North Carolina.The team will first face Columbus Crew 2, a familiar opponent this season, on Saturday, July 27th at 7:00 PM ET.Despite the recent loss, Revolution II boasts a strong record at home, having secured points in seven of their eight matches at Gillette stadium this season, with a 5-1-2 record. Thay’ve also achieved consecutive shutout victories in Foxborough, demonstrating a growing defensive solidity. This homestand offers a crucial possibility to solidify their position in the MLS NEXT Pro Eastern Conference standings.
A Look Back: Recent Performance & Key Matchups
The loss to Carolina Core FC ended a four-game winning streak for New England, but the team remained competitive throughout the match, conceding the decisive goal late in the contest. Looking at the bigger picture, Revolution II has earned points in six of their last eight games, dating back to May 31st, showcasing consistent performance.
This weekend’s match marks the third encounter between Revolution II and Columbus Crew 2 this season. New England secured a 2-1 victory in their moast recent meeting on July 5th in Ohio, fueled by goals from homegrown forward Malcolm Fry and 2025 MLS NEXT All-Star Cristiano Oliveira. Oliveira,a Somerville,Massachusetts native,also found the back of the net against Columbus on April 23rd,establishing himself as a key threat in this rivalry.
Player Spotlight: Offensive Firepower & Defensive Stability
Malcolm Fry, a Groton, Massachusetts native, has quickly become a pivotal player as returning from injury, registering four goals and three assists in just eight matches. He’s recorded two games with both a goal and an assist, demonstrating his impact on the attack. He shares the team lead in combined goals and assists with forward Marcos Dias, who has three goal-and-assist performances.
Dias, a Brazilian playmaker, currently leads MLS NEXT Pro with 62 key passes this season, surpassing the previous record of 58 set by San Jose Earthquakes II’s Justin Rasmussen in 2023. He is also tied for third in the league with six assists, just one shy of tying Revolution II’s all-time assist record of 15 held by Jake Rozhansky.Leading the scoring charts for Revolution II is Liam butts, with eight goals this season, including one against Columbus.The Penn State product has been in excellent form, contributing three goals and two assists in his last four matches. New addition Sharod George, who joined the club on July 17th, will be looking to continue his integration into the team, having made two appearances already.
Defensively,goalkeeper Donovan parisian,selected by New England in the 2025 MLS SuperDraft,has been instrumental in securing two shutouts in his last three performances. Revolution II’s defense as a whole has been strong, achieving six clean sheets this season, tied for third-most in MLS NEXT Pro alongside Toronto FC II and St. Louis CITY SC 2.
Looking Ahead:
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Specific Date/Time of Match: Added July 27th, 7:00 PM ET.
Location of Carolina Core FC Match: Added Truist Point, Concord, NC.
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Statistical Context: Added information about Justin Rasmussen’s key pass record and the teams tied with Revolution II for clean sheets.
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Angle Focus:
The article focuses on the team’s resilience after a loss, highlighting their strong home form and the contributions of key players. It aims to present a balanced view,acknowledging the recent setback while emphasizing the team’s overall positive trajectory