FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (March 20, 2026) — New England Revolution II defender Chris Mbaï-Assem has been called up to the Central African Republic Men’s Senior National Team for a training camp in the nation's capital of Bangui during the March FIFA international window.
Mbaï-Assem, 20, earns his second senior international call-up after suiting up for Central African Republic in a FIFA World Cup Qualifier last September. The center back earned a start in his international debut against Madagascar on Sept. 4, 2025, logging 45 minutes in central defense.
To open the 2026 MLS NEXT Pro season, Mbaï-Assem has logged three straight 90-minute performances for a Revolution II backline that ranks among league leaders in fewest goals conceded (T-3rd – 2) and shots against (T-4th – 11). Mbaï-Assem also helped secure the team’s first clean sheet of the season in a scoreless draw with Toronto FC II on March 8.
New England, riding a three-game unbeaten streak, continues its five-match to open the season homestand on Sunday, hosting Connecticut United FC at Bryant University’s Beirne Stadium. The weekend contest kicks off at 2:00 p.m. ET and is available to watch live on MLSNEXTPro.com and the OneFootball platform, with Peyton Gallaher on the call.
