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FOXBOROUGH \u2014 Another long season seemed in store after the Revolution opened with a 4-1 loss at Nashville SC in February. There were problems with central defenders; newcomers failed to make an impact; and no new coach bounce from Marko Mitrovic.<\/span><\/p>\n

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But instead of being left in the dust, the Revolution have a chance to overtake Nashville for first place in the Eastern Conference when the teams meet on Wednesday at Gillette Stadium. The Revolution (7-3-1, 22 points) are 2 points behind Nashville (7-1-3, 24) and will take a seven-game unbeaten streak in league play into the match.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Revolution\u2019s initial difficulties appear forgotten, as they have compiled a 6-0-0 home record for the first time in their 31-year history. They capitalized on home-field advantage, and Gillette Stadium\u2019s temporary grass field, to take a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Union Saturday night.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Much has changed since Opening Day:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u25aa Central defense is proving a strength, with Ethan Kohler complementing Mamadou Fofana. Kohler, replacing Brayan Ceballos (groin), has displayed composure and effective passing. Fofana has provided physicality, plus goal-line clearances in two one-goal victories. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Mama said NO \ud83d\ude24<\/p>\n

Last night\u2019s @MichelobULTRA Superior Moment of the Match pic.twitter.com\/k7bIs8kfq4<\/p>\n

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\u25aa Midfielder Brooklyn Raines and winger Griffin Yow, both first-year Revolution players, have been dependable in supporting roles.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u25aa Mitrovic has shown to be a solid motivator, along with making decisive tactical adjustments.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Relentless fighting spirit pic.twitter.com\/ui8yF1CtEr<\/p>\n

\u2014 New England Revolution (@NERevolution) May 3, 2026<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

The Revolution\u2019s attacking schemes have been effective, both in the run of play and on set pieces. They have totaled 20 goals (plus-7 goal differential), well ahead of last season\u2019s pace, when they compiled a 5-4-2 record, scoring 12 goals in 11 matches.<\/span><\/p>\n

Against the Union, the Revolution rallied on a spectacular Luca Langoni curler from the top of the penalty area and an 87th-minute Carles Gil finish. Langoni provided the team\u2019s 10th score off a restart this season, finishing a give-and-go with Gil after a Will Sands cross led to a corner kick. <\/span><\/p>\n

After struggling against the Union\u2019s pressing tactics in the opening half, and trailing on a Sands own goal, the Revolution capitalized as the game opened up in the second half. <\/span><\/p>\n

They equalized in transition, the Union caught just far enough forward following Fofana\u2019s goal-line clearance (59th minute). A Gil-Sands combination was knocked away by keeper Andre Blake, with Dor Turgeman threatening. Langoni\u2019s corner was headed directly back to him, leading to the 61st-minute goal, his second of the season. <\/span><\/p>\n

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The Revolution took advantage of the Union overplaying defensively, as Gil broke the deadlock. Gil combined with Matt Polster, then followed the play as Turgeman drew defenders near the penalty spot. <\/span><\/p>\n

Gil has converted four times this season, including three second-half game-winners, all in the 85th minute or later. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cCarles [is] doing so many great things for us, both in and out of possession,\u201d Mitrovic said. \u201cA player that has his quality can change the game at any given moment in any given game. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m saying again, we are not looking at Carles through numbers. We are not here to create Carles\u2019s numbers. We are here to win the games, and the way that Carles is taking it, he\u2019s taking it in the best possible way. He\u2019s helping the team in every sense, in and out of possession.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The Revolution\u2019s improved standing also can be credited to the decline of the Union (1-8-3, 6 points), last season\u2019s Supporters\u2019 Shield winners, and other Eastern Conference opponents. The Revolution have defeated Charlotte, Cincinnati, and the Columbus Crew \u2014 .500 or worse now, but playoff teams last year. Surprisingly, they have the edge on Inter Miami (6-2-4, 22 points) via goal difference and points per game, partly thanks to holding the Herons to a 1-1 tie two weeks ago.<\/span><\/p>\n

Nor does a strong home start guarantee long-term success \u2014 the Revolution started the 2023 season with a 15-game home unbeaten streak (11-0-4), but faltered in the playoffs.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI wish that we can break those records more often, whatever they are, but I think we will be more aware about those records one day,\u201d Mitrovic said. \u201cRight now, we just don\u2019t have time for that. We have time to just keep working day-by-day and making the best version of ourselves on that day.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The Revolution-Nashville contest will feature two former US national team coaches \u2014 Mitrovic was an assistant to Nashville\u2019s B.J. Callaghan when the US won the 2023 CONCACAF Nations Cup; as well as former league MVPs in Gil (2021) and Nashville\u2019s Hany Mukhtar (2022).<\/span><\/p>\n

Nashville, which finished sixth last year, has had its resiliency tested. It advanced to the semifinals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup, and has an 11-3-6 overall record after rallying from a two-goal deficit for a 2-2 tie Saturday with D.C. United.<\/span><\/p>\n

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