New England Revolution
2020 season
OwnerRobert Kraft
Jonathan Kraft
(Kraft Group)
PresidentBrian Bilello
Head coachBruce Arena
StadiumGillette Stadium
Foxborough, Massachusetts
MLSConference: 8th
Overall: 15th
MLS Cup PlayoffsConf. Final
U.S. Open CupCanceled
MLS is Back TournamentRound of 16
Biggest winNE 3–1 MTL (Sept. 23)
DC 0–2 NE (Sept. 27)
PHI 0–2 NE (Nov. 24)
ORL 1–3 NE (Nov. 29)
Biggest defeatNE 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.

Season Review

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 United States Brad Knighton GK (1985-02-06) February 6, 1985 (age 39) Canada Vancouver Whitecaps FC –
25 United States Jeff Caldwell GK (1996-02-20) February 20, 1996 (age 27) United States New York City FC –
30 United States Matt Turner GK (1994-06-24) June 24, 1994 (age 29) United States Fairfield Stags –
Defenders
2 United States Andrew Farrell CB (1992-04-02) April 2, 1992 (age 31) United States Louisville Cardinals –
4 United States Henry Kessler CB (1995-06-25) June 25, 1995 (age 28) United States Virginia Cavaliers GA
13 England Michael Mancienne DF (1988-01-08) January 8, 1988 (age 36) England Nottingham Forest INT
15 United States Brandon Bye LB/RB (1995-11-29) November 29, 1995 (age 28) United States Minneapolis City –
16 United States Seth Sinovic LB (1987-01-28) January 28, 1987 (age 37) United States Sporting KC –
19 Slovenia Antonio Delamea Mlinar CB (1991-06-10) June 10, 1991 (age 32) Slovenia Olimpija Ljubljana –
24 United States DeJuan Jones RB (1997-06-24) June 24, 1997 (age 26) United States Michigan State Spartans –
28 Netherlands Alexander Büttner LB (1989-02-11) February 11, 1989 (age 35) Netherlands Vitesse INT
35 United States Collin Verfurth DF (1996-03-08) March 8, 1996 (age 27) United States Loudoun United –
Midfielders
5 United States Isaac Angking MF (2000-01-24) January 24, 2000 (age 24) – HG
6 United States Scott Caldwell MF (1991-03-15) March 15, 1991 (age 32) United States Akron Zips HG
8 United States Matt Polster MF (1993-06-08) June 8, 1993 (age 30) Scotland Rangers F.C. –
11 United States Kelyn Rowe MF (1991-12-02) December 2, 1991 (age 32) United States Real Salt Lake –
14 Uruguay Diego Fagúndez CAM (1995-02-14) February 14, 1995 (age 28) – HG
22 Spain Carles Gil CAM (1992-11-22) November 22, 1992 (age 31) Spain Deportivo de La Coruña DP
26 United States Tommy McNamara MF (1991-02-06) February 6, 1991 (age 33) United States Houston Dynamo FC –
27 Colombia Luis Caicedo DM (1996-05-18) May 18, 1996 (age 27) Colombia Cortuluá INT
29 Brazil Nicolas Firmino MF (2001-01-30) January 30, 2001 (age 23) – HG
31 The Gambia Kekuta Manneh LW/RW (1994-12-03) December 3, 1994 (age 29) United States FC Cincinnati –
42 United States Lee Nguyen MF (1986-10-07) October 7, 1986 (age 37) United States Inter Miami CF –
72 United States Damian Rivera MF (2002-12-08) December 8, 2002 (age 21) – HG
Forwards
7 Argentina Gustavo Bou FW (1990-02-18) February 18, 1990 (age 33) Mexico Tijuana DP
9 Poland Adam Buksa CF (1996-07-12) July 12, 1996 (age 27) Poland Pogoń Szczecin DP
10 United States Teal Bunbury FW (1990-02-27) February 27, 1990 (age 33) United States Sporting KC –
12 United States Justin Rennicks FW (1999-03-20) March 20, 1999 (age 24) United States Indiana Hoosiers HG
17 Canada Tajon Buchanan FW (1999-02-08) February 8, 1999 (age 25) United States Syracuse Orange GA
70 Ecuador Cristian Penilla FW (1991-05-02) May 2, 1991 (age 32) Mexico Pachuca INT

Competitions

Exhibitions

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
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
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
February 19 Preseason 4 New England Revolution 0–2 Vancouver Whitecaps FC Portland, Oregon
20:00 EST Buchanan Yellow card 39' Report Dájome Yellow card 36'
Adnan Yellow card 64' 71'
Cavallini 68'
David Milinković Yellow card 69'		 Stadium: Providence Park
Referee: Ramy Touchan
February 22 Preseason 5 Portland Timbers 1–3 New England Revolution Portland, Oregon
20:00 EST Chará 29' Report Bye Yellow card 25'
Bou 42', 45+3' (pen.)
Buksa 51'
Kessler Yellow card 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 Qualification for the Playoffs first round
7 Nashville SC[a] 23 8 7 8 24 22 +2 32 1.39 Qualification for the Playoffs play-in round
8 New England Revolution 23 8 7 8 26 25 +1 32 1.39
9 Montreal Impact[b] 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[6]
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:
  1. ^ On June 10, 2020, Major League Soccer announced that Nashville SC would switch from the Western Conference to the Eastern Conference for the remainder of the 2020 season.[5]
  2. ^ Canadian clubs could not qualify for the 2021 CONCACAF Champions League through the MLS regular season or playoffs.
MLS is Back – Group C
Group C results
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[7]
Overall
2020 MLS overall standings
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[8]
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

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
March 7 2 New England Revolution 1–1 Chicago Fire Foxborough, Massachusetts
13:30 EST Buksa 28'
Kessler Yellow card 40'
Jones Yellow card 90+1'		 Report Kappelhof Yellow card 47'
Bornstein 70'		 Stadium: Gillette Stadium
Attendance: 15,289
Referee: Fotis Bazakos
July 9 3 MLSiBT Group Stage Montreal Impact 0–1 New England Revolution Bay Lake, Florida
20:00 EDT Binks Yellow card 72' Report Bou 56'
Mancienne Yellow card 61'		 Stadium: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Attendance: 0
Referee: Guido Gonzalez
July 17 4 MLSiBT Group Stage D.C. United 1–1 New England Revolution Bay Lake, Florida
18:00 EDT Gressel Yellow card 16'
Asad Yellow card 45+1'
Higuaín 72'
Brillant Yellow card 83'		 Report Buksa 51' Stadium: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Referee: Joseph Dickerson
Note: Match postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic[9]
July 21 5 MLSiBT Group Stage Toronto FC 0–0 New England Revolution Bay Lake, Florida
9:00 EDT Bradley Yellow card 50' Report Rowe Yellow card 38'
Caldwell Yellow card 41'		 Stadium: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Referee: Jair Marrufo
Note: Match postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic[9]
July 25    MLSiBT Round of 16 Philadelphia Union 1–0 New England Revolution Bay Lake, Florida
10:30 p.m. EDT
Stadium: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Referee: Ismail Elfath
August 20 6 New England Revolution 0–0 Philadelphia Union Foxborough, Massachusetts
19:30 EDT Bye Yellow card 25'
Polster Yellow card 44'		 Report McKenzie Yellow card 50'
Elliott Yellow card 53'		 Stadium: Gillette Stadium
Referee: Robert Sibiga
August 25 7 D.C. United 1–2 New England Revolution Washington, D.C.
20:00 EDT Birnbaum Yellow card 66'
Kamara 72' (pen.)
Felipe Yellow card 90+10'		 Report Bou 26'
Bunbury 38'
Caldwell Yellow card 83'
Buksa Yellow card 90+5'		 Stadium: Audi Field
Referee: Guido Gonzales Jr.
August 29 8 New England Revolution 1–1 New York Red Bulls Foxborough, Massachusetts
20:00 EDT Bou 41' Report Fernandez 35'
Parker Red card 90+2'		 Stadium: Gillette Stadium
Referee: Jair Marrufo
September 2 9 New England Revolution 0–2 New York City FC Foxborough, Massachusetts
20:00 EDT Bunbury Yellow card 40'
Rowe Yellow card 76'		 Report Parks Yellow card 33'
Mancienne 60' (o.g.)
Héber 72'
Callens Yellow card 83'		 Stadium: Gillette Stadium
Referee: Armando Villarreal
September 6 10 Chicago Fire FC 1–2 New England Revolution Chicago, Illinois
19:00 EDT Herbers 22' Report Bunbury 3', 54'
Fagúndez Yellow card 35'		 Stadium: Soldier Field
Referee: Robert Sibiga
September 12 11 Philadelphia Union 2–1 New England Revolution Chester, Pennsylvania
7:30 PM EDT Fontana Yellow card 65', 73', 90+5'
Martínez Yellow card 20'
Gaddis Yellow card 36'
Bedoya Yellow card 50'
McKenzie Yellow card 90'		 Report Polster Yellow card 8' Yellow-red card 56'
Buchanan 81'		 Stadium: Subaru Park
Referee: Guido Gonzales, Jr.
September 19 12 New England Revolution 0–0 New York City FC Foxborough, Massachusetts
4:30 PM EDT Report Ring Yellow card 22'
Scally Yellow card 47'
Parks Yellow card 54'
Thórarinsson Yellow card 64'
Callens Yellow card 67'
Castellanos Yellow card 80'		 Stadium: Gillette Stadium
Referee: Ramy Touchan
September 23 13 New England Revolution 3–1 Montreal Impact Foxborough, Massachusetts
7:30 PM EDT Farrell Yellow card 41'
Kessler 45+2'
Bou 49'
Fagúndez 65'		 Report Binks Yellow card 53'
Lappalainen 86'		 Stadium: Gillette Stadium
Referee: Fotis Bazakos
September 27 14 DC United 0–2 New England Revolution Washington, D.C.
7:00 PM EDT Brillant Yellow card 45+5'
Mora Yellow card 50'
Moreno Yellow card 81'		 Report Bou 86'
Buksa 90', Yellow card 90+1'		 Stadium: Audi Field
Referee: Alex Chilowicz
October 3 15 New England Revolution 0–0 Nashville SC Foxborough, Massachusetts
7:30 PM EDT Report Anibaba Yellow card 80' Stadium: Gillette Stadium
Referee: David Gantar
October 7 16 New England Revolution 0–1 Toronto FC Foxborough, Massachusetts
7:30 PM EDT McNamara Yellow card 40'
Kessler Yellow card 48'
Bye Yellow card 63'
Buksa soccer ball with red X 68'
Bunbury Yellow card 90+3'		 Report Akinola 29'
Auro Yellow card 71'
Laryea Yellow card 84'		 Stadium: Gillette Stadium
Referee: Nima Saghafi
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 Yellow card 45', 80' (pen.)
Caldwell Yellow card 58'
Rowe Yellow card 76'
Jones Yellow card 83'		 Stadium: Yankee Stadium
Referee: Armando Villarreal
October 14 18 Montreal Impact 2–3 New England Revolution Harrison, New Jersey
7:30 PM Sejdič 27'
Binks Yellow card 83'
Tabla 90+2'		 Report Manneh 13'
Bunbury 20'
Buksa 52', Yellow card 57'
McNamara Yellow card 87'		 Stadium: Red Bull Arena
Referee: Joseph Dickerson
October 19 19 New England Revolution 1–2 Philadelphia Union Foxborough, Massachusetts
7:30 PM EDT Buchanan 80'
Polster Yellow card 90+2'		 Report Farrell 34' (o.g.)
Santos Yellow card 57'
Fontana 69'
Monteiro Yellow card 87'		 Stadium: Gillette Stadium
Referee: Rubiel Vazquez
October 23 20 Nashville SC 1–1 New England Revolution Nashville, Tennessee
9:52 PM EDT McCarty Yellow card 62'
Anunga Yellow card 66'
Zimmerman 74'		 Report Buksa 77'
Manneh Yellow card 89'		 Stadium: Nissan Stadium
Attendance: 3,727
Referee: Robert Sibiga
Note: Kickoff delayed from 8:30 to 9:52 by lightning in area.[10]
October 28 21 New York Red Bulls 1–0 New England Revolution Harrison, New Jersey
7:00 PM EDT Long 89' Report Caldwell Yellow card 43'
Buksa Yellow card 48'
Fagúndez Yellow card 57'
Buchanan Yellow card 75'
Nguyen Yellow card 85'		 Stadium: Red Bull Arena
Referee: Alan Kelly
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 Yellow card 14', 22'
Yow 26'
Canouse Yellow card 29'
Rivas 75'		 Stadium: Gillette Stadium
Referee: David Gantar
November 8 23 Philadelphia Union 2–0 New England Revolution Chester, Pennsylvania
3:30 PM EST Santos 42'
Burke 69'
Martínez Yellow card 86'		 Report Farrell Yellow card 31'
Bunbury Yellow card 55'
Caldwell Yellow card 90+6'		 Stadium: Subaru Park
Attendance: 2,775
Referee: Drew Fischer

MLS Cup Playoffs

Main article: 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs
November 20 Play-in Round New England Revolution 2–1 Montreal Impact Foxborough, Massachusetts
6:30 PM EST Bou Yellow card 6', 90+5'
McNamara Yellow card 20'
Gil 38'		 Report Corrales Yellow card 43'
Quioto 61'		 Stadium: Gillette Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Jair Marrufo
November 24 First round Philadelphia Union 0–2 New England Revolution Chester, Pennsylvania
8:00 PM EST Przybyłko Yellow card 36'
Wagner Yellow card 73'		 Report Buksa 26'
Buchanan 30'
Polster Yellow card 88'		 Stadium: Subaru Park
Attendance: 0
Referee: Joseph Dickerson
November 29 Conf. Semifinal Orlando City SC 1–3 New England Revolution Orlando, Florida
3:00 PM EST Urso 33', Yellow card 75'
Carlos Yellow card 47'
Dike Yellow card 53'
Pereyra Red card 60'
Nani Yellow card 62', soccer ball with red X 74'		 Report Gil 17'
Bou 25', 86'
Buksa Yellow card 28'		 Stadium: Exploria Stadium
Attendance: Not reported
Referee: Alex Chilowicz
December 6 Conf. Final Columbus Crew SC 1–0 New England Revolution Columbus, Ohio
4:00 PM EST Artur 59'
Pedro Santos Yellow card 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.[11] The ongoing coronavirus pandemic, however, forced the U.S. Soccer Federation to cancel the tournament on August 17, 2020.[12]

References

  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ "MLS players cleared to start voluntary individual workouts on May 6". mlssoccer.com. May 1, 2020. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
  4. ^ "New England Revolution Roster". Major League Soccer. November 29, 2020. Retrieved November 29, 2020.
  5. ^ "Nashville SC moves to Eastern Conference for remainder of 2020 season". MLSsoccer.com. Major League Soccer. June 10, 2020. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  6. ^ "Conference Standings – 2020". Major League Soccer. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
  7. ^ "MLS is Back Group Stage Standings". Major League Soccer. Archived from the original on August 29, 2020. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
  8. ^ "Supporters' Shield Standings – 2020". Major League Soccer. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
  9. ^ a b "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.
  10. ^ "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.
  11. ^ "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.
  12. ^ "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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