FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Revolution (11-14-9; 42 pts.) defeated the Montreal Impact (11-12-12; 45 pts.), 3-0, before a crowd of 39,587 at Gillette Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Despite finishing the regular season level with the Philadelphia Union on points, the Revolution did not qualify for the MLS Cup Playoffs due to the goal differential tiebreaker. The attendance figure marks the second largest crowd for a Revolution game at Gillette Stadium.

Midfielder Diego Fagundez put New England on the board in the 14^th minute with a spectacular, curling free kick from distance. The Revs never looked back, finishing the match with a season-high 25 shots. Forward Juan Agudelo doubled the team’s lead in the 60^th minute with his seventh goal of the season, which secured him the Revolution’s Golden Boot award. Forward Kei Kamara topped off the afternoon with a tally in the 71^st minute, giving him 12 goals on the season, including seven with New England. Goalkeeper Cody Cropper made his first career MLS start while Brad Knighton served his red-card suspension. Cropper, a U.S. international who signed with the Revolution on Aug. 18, made two saves in the winning effort.

The Revolution also announced the club’s 2016 award winners prior to the match. Midfielder Kelyn Rowe was named Santander Most Valuable Player and Humanitarian of the Year. Defender Chris Tierney was voted Defender of the Year and goalkeeper Brad Knighton was named Players’ Player of the Year. Revolution Academy forward Justin Rennicks was named UnitedHealthcare Academy Player of the Year for the second consecutive season.

New England Revolution 3, Montreal Impact 0
October 23, 2016 – Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, Mass.)
Revs Defeat Montreal Impact to Close 2016 MLS Regular Season

• The Revolution defeated the Montreal Impact, 3-0, improving the club’s 2016 record to 11-14-9 (42 pts.). New England finishes the 2016 campaign with a 9-4-4 record in matches played at Gillette Stadium.
• The Revs wrapped up the season series with Montreal with a 2-1-0 record. The two sides split matches at Stade Saputo earlier this season prior to New England’s victory at Gillette Stadium.
• A crowd of 39,587 attended Sunday’s match, marking the second largest crowd ever for a Revolution game at Gillette Stadium. In addition, New England ended the regular season with an attendance average of 20,201, a new club record.

Revolution Announce Team Award Recipients

• The Revolution announced six team awards on Sunday afternoon: Santander Team MVP (Kelyn Rowe), Players’ Player of the Year (Brad Knighton), Defender of the Year (Chris Tierney), Humanitarian of the Year (Kelyn Rowe), Golden Boot (Juan Agudelo), and UnitedHealthcare Academy Player of the Year (Justin Rennicks).
• Midfielder Kelyn Rowe earned his third consecutive Humanitarian of the Year award for his efforts off the field in the New England community. The Santander Team MVP award, his first, was voted on by Revolution fans.
• Forward Juan Agudelo earned the club’s Golden Boot award courtesy of his seventh MLS goal in the 60^th minute. Agudelo tied with forward Kei Kamara for the team lead in goals, but won the award courtesy of his five assists (Kamara finished with two assists).
• Goalkeeper Brad Knighton was selected by his teammates as the Players’ Player of the Year after he led the Revs to six wins in MLS play and an additional three wins in the U.S. Open Cup.
• Defender Chris Tierney was named Defender of the Year by the media after he played in 28 games, starting 27, and posted two goals with three assists. The nine-year MLS veteran led all MLS defenders in chances created (48) and combined crosses and corners (198), while he tied for first in big chances created (six).
• Revolution Academy forward Justin Rennicks earned the UnitedHealthcare Academy Player of the Year award for a second consecutive season.

Agudelo Notches Seventh Goal; Claims Revolution Golden Boot

Forward Juan Agudelo recorded his seventh goal of the 2016 MLS regular season in the 60^th minute of tonight’s match. Seven goals ties Agudelo’s career best, which he also achieved in 2013 and 2015 with the Revolution.

Agudelo’s seven goals earned him the Revolution’s 2016 Golden Boot award, presented annually to the club’s leading scorer. He tied forward Kei Kamara for the team lead in goals, but earned the award courtesy of his five assists over Kamara’s two helpers.

The 23-year-old forward has notched 32 career MLS goals, 21 of which have come as a Revolution player.

Nguyen Ties Career High with 10^th Assist

Midfielder Lee Nguyen posted his 10^th assist of the 2016 MLS regular season on forward Juan Agudelo’s 60^th minute goal. With that assist, Nguyen tied his career high of 10 assists, which he also recorded in 2015.

Nguyen has posted 33 career assists, all of which have come as a Revolution player. He is now tied with Shalrie Joseph for the fourth most assists in club history. Nguyen now trails only Chris Tierney (35), Joe-Max Moore (35), and Steve Ralston (73) for the all-time record.

Fagundez Scores in Second Straight Match; Finishes 2016 with Six Goals

Midfielder Diego Fagundez scored his sixth goal of the 2016 MLS regular season and the 34^th of his MLS career on a free kick just outside the 18-yard box in the 13^th minute. The goal briefly moved Fagundez into a tie for the team lead with six goals, though he finished tied for third on the team behind Juan Agudelo and Kei Kamara (seven goals each).

The goal was Fagundez’s third goal outside the 18-yard box this season, tied for the fifth most among MLS players in the 2016 regular season.

The Leominster, Mass. native scored for a second consecutive match after tallying in the 43^rd minute at Chicago on Oct. 16.

Kamara Caps Scoring with 12^th MLS Goal, Seventh with New England

Forward Kei Kamara scored the Revolution’s final goal of the 2016 season in the 71^st minute of the match, giving him 12 goals in MLS play and seven with New England this season.

Kamara finished the year tied for the team high in goals, but placed second in the Golden Boot race to forward Juan Agudelo, who won the award with five assists to Kamara’s two.

Revs Record Season-High 25 Shots

The Revolution fired 25 shots in tonight’s contest, surpassing the club’s previous single-match high of 24 shots vs. New York City FC on Sept. 10.

Forward Juan Agudelo, forward Kei Kamara, midfielder Diego Fagundez, and midfielder Lee Nguyen each recorded four shots in the match. Agudelo, Kamara, and Fagundez all found the back of the net, while Nguyen had an assist.

Cropper Makes MLS Debut, Makes Two Saves in Shutout Win

Goalkeeper Cody Cropper made his MLS debut by starting in net for the Revolution. The MLS newcomer recorded two saves and posted a shutout in the Revs’ 3-0 victory.

The first-year Revolution player and Maple Grove, Minn. native made his debut after appearing in the 18-man matchday roster on five prior occasions, four of them for MLS matches.

Caldwell Returns to the Scoresheet with Assist

Midfielder Scott Caldwell recorded his third assist of the 2016 MLS regular season on forward Juan Agudelo’s 60^th minute goal.

The Revolution Academy product and Braintree, Mass. native now has 12 career MLS assists, all of which have come with the Revolution.

Revolution Make Pair of Changes to Starting XI

Revolution Head Coach Jay Heaps made two changes to the starting lineup from New England’s most recent match on Oct. 16 against Sporting Kansas City. Goalkeeper Cody Cropper replaced goalkeeper Brad Knighton, while midfielder Gershon Koffie replaced defender Darrius Barnes.

GAME HIGHLIGHTS

• 14^th minute (GOAL) – Midfielder Diego Fagundez scores the Revolution’s opening goal with a wicked, curling free kick from distance that banks into the net off the far post. Fagundez won the free kick by drawing a foul from Montreal’s Wandrille Lefevre (WATCH).

• 17^th minute (SHOT) – Forward Juan Agudelo nearly puts New England ahead by two goals shortly after Fagundez’s goal with a powerful, right-footed shot that forces a quick reaction and save from Impact goalkeeper Evan Bush (WATCH).

• 20^th minute (CHANCE) – The Revs come within inches of doubling their lead as midfielder Gershon Koffie smashes a volley from outside of the box that forces a diving save from Evan Bush. Forward Kei Kamara picks up the rebound on the net’s doorstep, but hits the crossbar with his shot attempt (WATCH).

• 57^th minute (SAVE) – Goalkeeper Cody Cropper, making his first career MLS start, makes a spectacular save, fully extending to his right to make a finger-tip save on a close-range shot attempt from Impact forward Anthony Jackson-Hamel.

• 60^th minute (GOAL) – Forward Juan Agudelo reels in a pass from midfielder Scott Caldwell and slaloms through Montreal’s backline before beating Evan Bush with a clinical, curling left-footed shot (WATCH).

• 71^st minute (GOAL) – After hitting the woodwork twice earlier in the match, forward Kei Kamara finally finds the back of the net, slotting a grounded right-footed shot under a diving Evan Bush (WATCH).                                                                

GAME CAPSULE

Referee: Hilario Grajeda

Assistant Referees: C.J. Morgante (AR1), Claudiu Badea (AR2)

Fourth Official: Ted Unkel

Weather: 57 Degrees and Sunny

Attendance: 39,587

Scoring Summary:

NE – Diego Fagundez 6 (Unassisted) 14’

NE – Juan Agudelo 7 (Scott Caldwell 3) 60’

NE – Kei Kamara 12 (Diego Fagundez 6, Lee Nguyen 10) 71’

Misconduct Summary:

MTL – Callum Mallace (Yellow Card – Unsporting Behavior) 55’

NE – Juan Agudelo (Yellow Card – Dangerous Play) 56’

MTL – Dominic Oduro (Yellow Card – Unsporting Behavior) 64’

NE – Kei Kamara (Yellow Card – Delaying the Restart of Play) 76’

MTL – Johan Venegas (Yellow Card – Unsporting Behavior) 83’

New England Revolution: Cody Cropper; Kelyn Rowe, José Gonçalves, London Woodberry, Andrew Farrell; Gershon Koffie (Daigo Kobayashi 85’); Diego Fagundez (Zachary Herivaux

90’+2’), Scott Caldwell, Lee Nguyen ©; Juan Agudelo, Kei Kamara (Teal Bunbury 80’)

Substitutes Not Used: Bobby Shuttleworth, Darrius Barnes, Chris Tierney, Steve Neumann

Montreal Impact: Evan Bush; Ambroise Oyongo, Laurent Ciman ©, Wandrille Lefevre, Donny Toia; Callum Mallace, Harry Shipp (Dominic Oduro 58’), Johan Venegas, David Choiniere (Lucas Ontivero 76’), Michael Salazar (Ignacio Piatti 58’); Anthony Jackson-Hamel

Substitutes Not Used: Eric Kronberg, Hernan Bernardello, Hassoun Camara, Kyle Fisher