Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5' | New England Revolution | Goal — C. Gil | 1-0 | |
| 26' | Minnesota United FC | Goal — K. Yeboah | 1-1 | |
| 49' | New England Revolution | Goal — L. Langoni (assist: D. Turgeman) | 2-1 | |
| 70' | New England Revolution | Brooklyn Raines | 2-1 | |
| 71' | Minnesota United FC | Nicolás Romero | 2-1 | |
| 71' | New England Revolution | Substitution — L. Langoni on, M. Polster off | 2-1 | |
| 72' | Minnesota United FC | Substitution — N. Romero on, D. Padelford off | 2-1 | |
| 72' | Minnesota United FC | Substitution — M. Boxall on, O. Gene off | 2-1 | |
| 72' | Minnesota United FC | Substitution — K. Yeboah on, M. Dieng off | 2-1 | |
| 81' | New England Revolution | Substitution — B. Ceballos on, G. Yow off | 2-1 | |
| 83' | Minnesota United FC | Substitution — N. Triantis on, M. Gonzalez off | 2-1 | |
| 87' | New England Revolution | Substitution — D. Turgeman on, T. Beason off | 2-1 | |
| 90+3' | New England Revolution | Griffin Yow | 2-1 |
New England Revolution edged past Minnesota United 2-1 at Gillette Stadium on Saturday, 16 May 2026, in a game that swung back and forth before the hosts found a way through. The two sides went in level at 1-1 at half-time after trading early chances, and Minnesota looked the sharper side for long spells, edging the shots tally 12-11 and forcing the Revolution keeper into a couple of important saves. Corners told a similar story, 11-8 in the visitors' favor, but they had nothing to show for the extra pressure once the second half got going. New England made their moments count when it mattered, grabbing the winner and holding on despite seeing less of the ball, finishing with 46 percent possession to Minnesota's 54. It wasn't a polished performance, but three points is three points, and the win lifts the Revolution's confidence going into the next stretch of fixtures. Minnesota will feel they did enough to leave with something, especially after matching their hosts shot for shot, but soft moments at the back cost them again.
The Matchup
New England Revolution beat Minnesota United FC 2-1 at Gillette Stadium, and the numbers from the match back up how the game played out. New England Revolution also had the better share of the ball, holding 46% possession, which usually goes hand in hand with the extra control a winning side tends to show. The shot count told a similar story, with 11 attempts from New England Revolution against 12 from Minnesota United FC over the course of the game. Minnesota United FC had their moments and did not make it easy from start to finish, but ultimately came up short on the day. Small margins like this one tend to add up over a season, and results such as this are often what separates teams in the table further down the line. Here is a closer look at exactly how the two sides compared, statistically.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
New England Revolution vs Minnesota United FC Lineups
Looking Ahead
New England Revolution does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. Their next test comes away at Real Salt Lake, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when Real Salt Lake vs New England Revolution going to play at 27 September 2026 in Major League Soccer 2026.
Minnesota United FC, meanwhile, will already be turning their attention to what comes next. They are next in action away at Seattle Sounders, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Seattle Sounders vs Minnesota United FC going to play at 27 September 2026 in Major League Soccer 2026.