FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (July 22, 2023) – The New England Revolution dueled the New York Red Bulls to a 0-0 draw on Saturday night at Red Bull Arena in the first match of the Leagues Cup 2023 group stage. The Revolution bring one point home to New England after falling in the shootout, 4-2.
New York nearly broke through for the opening goal moments after the 20-minute mark, as Dante Vanzeir fired a low shot into the waiting hands of Revolution goalkeeper Djordje Petrović. The Serbian stood tall again in the 40th minute with another crucial save from point-blank range, this time denying Frankie Amaya.
Petrović finished the 90 minutes with three saves to preserve his second straight shutout performance and the team’s eighth of the year between the regular season and Leagues Cup. He then added one stop in the shootout. Petrović was aided by stalwarts Dave Romney and Andrew Farrell in central defense, and DeJuan Jones back in action at left back for the first time since featuring for the U.S. Men’s National Team at the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup.
New England held a slight edge in possession as the Revolution battled through New York’s high press. The visitors managed to produce seven shots on the night to New York’s 11. Forward Gustavo Bou registered a shot on target with a long-range effort that was saved in the 69th minute, one of his team-high four attempts on the night.
Midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye, acquired last week in a trade from Toronto FC, earned the start for his Revolution debut. The Canadian international played 90 minutes in his first action with the club.
New England will finish play in the Leagues Cup 2023 group stage on Wednesday, July 26 against LIGA MX side Atlético de San Luis at Gillette Stadium. New York and San Luis will then meet on Matchday 3 of group play on July 30 to decide which of the two teams in the group will advance to the Round of 32 knockout stage. Wednesday’s home match at Gillette Stadium kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET. Watch every Leagues Cup match on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV in English or Spanish.
POSTGAME NOTES
- The Revolution are 5-1-2 in their last eight matches.
- New England now leads the all-time series with New York, 40-35-21, in all competitions.
- The Revolution are now 3-4-5 away from home in the regular season and Leagues Cup.
- Midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye, the MLS regular season leaders in tackle won, started in the midfield for his Revolution debut.
- Forward Gustavo Bou recorded a team-high four shots, with one on target.
- Homegrown Player Noel Buck made the start in his first action since June 17 (injury).
- Midfielder Ian Harkes has made four consecutive appearances, and three straight starts, since joining New England in early July.
- Defender DeJuan Jones saw his first action with the club since featuring at the Concacaf Gold Cup with the U.S. Men’s National Team.
GAME CAPSULE
Leagues Cup 2023 – Group Stage Matchday 1
New England Revolution 0 (2), New York Red Bulls 0 (4)
July 22, 2023 – Red Bull Arena (Harrison, N.J.)
Referee: Pierre-Luc Lauziere
Assistant Referees: Arfa Lyes (AR1), Stefan Tanaka-Freundt (AR2)
Fourth Official: Kwinsi Williams
Video Assiwtant Referee: Benjamin Whitty
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Diego Montaño Robles
Weather: 81 degrees and partly cloudy
Misconduct Summary:
NE – Bobby Wood (Yellow Card – Foul) 26’
NY – Cameron Harper (Yellow Card – Foul) 47’
New England Revolution: Djordje Petrović; DeJuan Jones, Dave Romney, Andrew Farrell, Brandon Bye; Ian Harkes, Mark-Anthony Kaye, Noel Buck (Emmanuel Boateng 64’), Carles Gil ©; Gustavo Bou, Bobby Wood (Giacomo Vrioni 73’)
Substitutes Not Used: Earl Edwards Jr., Jacob Jackson, Esmir Bajraktarević, Joshua Bolma, Omar Gonzalez, Jack Panayotou, Justin Rennicks, Damian Rivera, Ryan Spaulding, Ben Sweat
New York Red Bulls: Carlos Coronel; John Tolkin, Sean Nealis ©, Hassan Ndam, Cameron Harper (Kyle Duncan 54’); Daniel Edelman, Franuel Amaya (Peter Stroud 82’); Luquinhas (Dru Yearwood 67’), Omir Fernandez (Ronald Donkor 67’); Thomas Barlow (Elias Manoel 67’), Dante Vanzeir
Substitutes Not Used: Ryan Meara, Aidan Strokes; Matthew Nocita, Wikelman Carmona
Full statistics available HERE.
