SMITHFIELD, R.I. (August 16, 2026) – New England Revolution II (11‑5‑6; 42 pts.) fell to Eastern Conference rival Philadelphia Union II (9-10-4; 33 pts.), 4-3, on Sunday night at Bryant University’s Beirne Stadium. Tonight’s back-and-forth affair was highlighted by a goal-and-assist performance from Homegrown midfielder Cristiano Oliveira, the first of his professional career. Forward/winger Myles Morgan netted his team-high 11th goal of the season, while defender Gabe Dahlin added his second of the campaign.

Philadelphia took the lead 10 minutes into the contest, capitalizing on a corner kick moments after goalkeeper Max Weinstein produced back-to-back saves. On the first chance of the match, Weinstein made a quick-reaction stop to deny a volley headed toward the near post. The Academy graduate then came up with another key save on the rebound, punching the follow-up effort over the crossbar. However, the visitors converted on the ensuing corner kick, as Jordan Griffin headed home the opening goal.

Revolution II wasted no time finding the equalizer, scoring five minutes later. Academy forward Matthew Jean Baptiste forced a turnover to spark the attack, leading to a sequence built entirely through Academy products. Midfielder Logan Azar found forward/winger Makai Wells on the left flank, and Wells, who signed to an MLS NEXT Pro contract last weekend, delivered a low cross to Morgan. The Canada native redirected the one‑touch finish for his fourth goal in three matches. Wells earned his first professional assist, while Azar, a 2026 MLS NEXT All-Star, collected his second of the season.

Union II regained the lead in the 27th minute through Kellan LeBlanc, who chipped his effort into the top‑left corner. After Revolution II were reduced to 10 men with Wells receiving a second yellow card in second‑half stoppage time, New England found a late equalizer through Oliveira. Academy defender Aarin Prajapati initiated the play with a line‑splitting pass to fellow Academy product Levi Katsell, who lofted a cross to Oliveira for a diving‑header finish. Prajapati recorded his second assist in as many matches, while Katsell registered his first professional helper. However, the visitors reclaimed the advantage just before intermission, with LeBlanc bagging a brace.

New England leveled the match for a third time in the 66th minute. Oliveira, a Somerville, Mass. native, slipped a pass to Dahlin, who shifted the ball to his right foot and fired a long‑range strike into the right‑side netting. The Swedish defender tallied his second goal in his last four matches, while Oliveira tied Carlos Zambrano for the team lead in assists this season, with his sixth. Oliveira also finished with a career‑high 10 shot attempts and four shots on target, while Morgan posted a career‑best nine shots, including five on frame.

Revolution II generated another chance in the 82nd minute, when midfielder Javaun Mussenden, returning from international duty with the United States Under‑19 National Team, was fouled in the box. Morgan stepped to the spot, but his penalty attempt was denied by Philadelphia’s goalkeeper. Moments later, Union II striker Stas Korzeniowski capped the scoring in the 84th minute to secure all three points for the visitors.

Revolution II embark on a two-match week, starting with a road contest at Inter Miami CF II on Wednesday, August 19. The 7:00 p.m. ET kickoff from Inter Miami CF Stadium will stream live on MLSNEXTPro.com and the OneFootball platform.

MATCH NOTES

• Despite tonight’s result, Revolution II recorded their second‑highest shot total of the season, outshooting Union II, 28-13, and holding a 12-7 advantage in shots on target.
• F/W Myles Morgan scored in his third consecutive game tonight, his sixth goal in the last 10 games. In his debut season with Revolution II, the Canada native leads the team with 11 goals, a mark tied for fourth in the league.
• Morgan now ranks third in Revolution II history for goals scored in a single season (11).
• M Cristiano Oliveira recorded a goal-and-assist performance tonight, the first of his career. The Somerville, Mass. native notched his first goal of the season and marked his sixth assist of the campaign, tying M Carlos Zambrano for the team lead.
• Oliveira and Morgan both recorded career-high shots, with the Academy product tallying 10 and Morgan following with nine. The pair also set new career-best marks in shots on frame, with Morgan notching five and Oliveira tallying four.
• D Gabe Dahlin netted his second goal of the season, the second tally of his MLS NEXT Pro career. Donning the captain's armband tonight, the center back notched his sixth goal contribution this season, and his second goal in the last four matches.
• F/W Makai Wells recorded his first professional helper tonight. The 17-year-old, who inked his name on his first professional contract last week, registered one shot and one key pass in tonight's contest.
• Academy products D Aarin Prajapati, M Logan Azar, and M Levi Katsell each recorded an assist. Prajapati has notched a helper in consecutive matches, while Azar and Katsell earned the second and first assists of their MLS NEXT Pro careers, respectively.
• D Keegan Hughes made his MLS NEXT Pro season debut tonight, earning the start along Revolution II's defensive line before exiting the match with an injury in the ninth minute.

GAME CAPSULE
Revolution II Match #22
New England Revolution II 3 vs. Philadelphia Union II 4
August 16, 2026 – Beirne Stadium (Smithfield, R.I.)

Referee: Colby Johnson
Assistant Referee: Amilcar Sicaju
Assistant Referee: Sarieni Vasquez
Fourth Official: Danielle Cornetta

Weather: 74 degrees and clear

Scoring Summary:  
PHI - Jordan Griffin (Unassisted) 10'
NE - Myles Morgan 11 (Makai Wells 1, Logan Azar 2) 15'
PHI - Kellan LeBlanc (Stas Korzeniowski, Malik Jakupovic) 27'
NE - Cristiano Oliveira 1 (Levi Katsell 1, Aarin Prajapati 2) 45'+16
PHI - Kellan LeBlanc (Unassisted) 45'+16
NE - Gabe Dahlin 2 (Cristiano Oliveira 6) 66'
PHI - Stas Korzeniowski (Unassisted) 84'

Misconduct Summary:
NE - Carlos Zambrano (Yellow Card) 11'
NE - Makai Wells (Yellow Card) 45'
NE - Makai Wells (Second Yellow Card) 45'+4
PHI - Isaiah Mendoza (Yellow Card) 45'+13
PHI - Finn Sundstrom (Yellow Card) 62'
NE - Cristiano Oliveira (Yellow Card) 68'
NE - Javaun Mussenden (Yellow Card) 89'
PHI - Mamoutou Berthe (Yellow Card) 90'+5
NE - Logan Azar (Yellow Card) 90'+7

New England Revolution II: Max Weinstein; Jake Shannon, Keegan Hughes (Levi Katsell 9', Sharod George 90'), Gabe Dahlin (C); Makai Wells, Logan Azar, Javaun Mussenden, Carlos Zambrano (Aarin Prajapati 45'+1), Cristiano Oliveria; Myles Morgan, Matthew Jean Baptiste (Shuma Sasaki 90')

Substitutes Not Used: Zach LaPierre, Ryker Fauth, Sharod George, Shuma Sasaki, Daniel Dixon, Schinieder Mimy, Josh Macedo

Philadelphia Union II: Robert Pierce Holbrook; Jordan Griffin, Finn Sundstrom, Rafael Uzcategui (C) (Isaiah Mendoza 45'+12), Matheus De Paula (Oliver Pratt 53'); Oscar Benitez Cobo (Mamoutou Berthe 77'), Kaiden Moore; Willyam Ferreira (Sal Olivas 77'), Kellan LeBlanc; Stas Korzeniowski, Malik Jakupovic

Substitutes Not Used: Abram Judy, Tyler Gladstone, John Ruf, Theo Reed