BRONX, N.Y. (April 13, 2024) – The New England Revolution (1-5-1; 4 pts.) fell to New York City FC (2-4-2; 8 pts.), 2-0, on Saturday night at Yankee Stadium. The Revolution dueled the hosts to a scoreless first half before conceding the winner in the 57th minute. New England goalkeeper Henrich Ravas registered four saves on the night, while forward Tomás Chancalay led the attack with a game-high four shots.
In the first half, Chancalay provided the best of New England’s scoring opportunities, including a 27th-minute volley that was saved by New York City goalkeeper Matt Freese. The Argentine had another shot skim the crossbar seconds later. Soon after, Revolution captain Carles Gil tried his luck from outside the box with a left-footed shot in the 28th minute, also saved by Freese. Forward Giacomo Vrioni was also involved in the attack throughout the night, contributing two shots on target.
New York City forward Agustín Ojeda broke the deadlock in the 57th minute to open the scoring for the hosts. New England applied pressure late and created several chances to even the score, including a shot from defender Ryan Spaulding in the 78th minute that took a deflection and nearly trickled over the goal line.
The Revolution’s best opportunity to equalize came on a header from Chancalay from Carles Gil’s pinpoint cross, but the powerful attempt was denied by Freese. Forward Julián Fernández put the game out of reach in stoppage time with a strike into the top-left corner past a diving Ravas, sealing the 2-0 win for the hosts.
New England continues its road swing next Saturday, April 20, with a trip north of the border to face Toronto FC. The 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff at BMO Field is available to watch on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV in English and Spanish. Listen to the Revolution’s local radio calls on 98.5 The Sports Hub (WBZ-FM), with Brad Feldman and Charlie Davies, and on 1260 AM “Nossa Radio USA” in Portuguese.
MATCH NOTES
- New England’s record against New York City FC moves to 10-8-6.
- The Revolution finished with five shots on target to New York City’s six, with Tomás Chancalay and Giacomo Vrioni each recording two shots on frame.
- Chancalay led the Revolution with four shot attempts in the contest.
- Goalkeeper Henrich Ravas recorded four saves in his 10th appearance across all competitions.
- Dave Romney logged 90 minutes in his 55th consecutive appearance for New England across all competitions.
- Nacho Gil made his third consecutive start in MLS play, logging 61 minutes.
- Ian Harkes marked his fifth straight MLS start with an 81-minute performance.
- Esmir Bajraktarević entered in the 61st minute to mark his 12th consecutive appearance to open the season.
GAME CAPSULE
New England Revolution 0 at New York City FC 2
April 13, 2024 – Yankee Stadium (Bronx, N.Y.)
Referee: Pierre-Luc Lauzierre
Assistant Referees: Cory Richardson (AR1); Brian Dunn (AR2)
Fourth Official: Luis Arroyo
Video Assistant Referee: Carol Anne Chenard
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Kelsey Harms
Weather: 52 degrees and clear
Scoring Summary:
NYC – Agustin Ojeda 1 (Hannes Wolf 1) 57’
NYC – Julian Fernandez 1 (Kevin O’Toole 1) 90+3’
Misconduct Summary:
NE – Tomás Chancalay (Yellow Card- Hard Foul) 22’
NE – Ian Harkes (Yellow Card- Hard Foul) 43’
NYC – Matt Freese (Yellow Card- Dissent) 45+6’
NE – Henry Kessler (Yellow Card- Hard Foul) 77’
NYC – Keaton Parks (Yellow Card- Hard Foul) 78’
New England Revolution: Henrich Ravas; DeJuan Jones (Ryan Spaulding 26’), Dave Romney, Henry Kessler, Nick Lima (Andrew Farrell 81’); Ian Harkes (Tommy McNamara 81’), Matt Polster; Tomás Chancalay, Carles Gil ©, Nacho Gil (Esmir Bajraktarević 62’); Giacomo Vrioni
Substitutes Not Used: Earl Edwards Jr., Emmanuel Boateng, Noel Buck, Mark-Anthony Kaye, Bobby Wood
New York City FC: Matt Freese; Birk Risa, James Sands, Thiago Martins ©, Mitja Ilenic; Santiago Rodriguez (Andres Perea 90+1’), Hannes Wolf (Julian Fernandez 63’), Keaton Parks; Monsef Bakrar (Alonso Martinez 83’), Kevin O’Toole, Agustin Ojeda (Malachi Jones 63’)
Substitutes Not Used: Luis Barraza, Strahinja Tanasijevic, Andres Jasson, Tayvon Gray, Justin Haak
