The New England Revolution delivered a commanding 3-0 victory over CF Montréal on Saturday at Gillette Stadium. Argentine forward Luca Langoni tallied a goal and an assist. Goalkeeper Matt Turner recorded a five-save clean sheet before a crowd of 19,461.
Langoni opened the scoring after six minutes. Mamadou Fofana netted his first career MLS goal in the 77th minute. Peyton Miller sealed the result with a delicate lob in stoppage time. The Revolution improved to 2-3-0 on the season and stayed unbeaten at home. CF Montréal fell to 1-5-0, losing its third consecutive match.
The match featured it all — an early goal, a head coach ejected, a woodwork-shaking blast, and a goalkeeper putting on a masterclass.
A Fast Start in Foxboro
New England imposed its will from the outset. The Revolution struck inside the first five minutes, catching Montréal napping. In the sixth, Dor Turgeman unleashed a drive that Montréal keeper Thomas Gillier parried but could not corral. Langoni pounced on the rebound, firing in for a 1-0 lead and his first goal of the 2026 season. It marked Langoni’s fifth goal or assist against CF Montréal, underscoring his habit of hurting the Canadian side.
Montréal answered with sustained possession through the opening ten minutes. They pinned New England back and probed for an equalizer but could not convert their territorial advantage into anything meaningful. Gradually, Boston seized control.
By the 13th minute, the Revolution nearly doubled their cushion. Just two minutes after, a New England attacker broke through, finding himself almost one-on-one with Gillier; however, the opportunity slipped by. The hosts looked decisive, sharp, and relentless.
Cards, Controversy, and a Coach Sent Off
The match began to tighten around the half-hour mark. Brooklyn Raines picked up a yellow card in the 28th minute, and Will Sands was cautioned in the 33rd for a hard challenge. Moments later, in the 34th minute, the afternoon took a dramatic turn: Revolution head coach Marko Mitrović was shown a straight red card for storming out of his technical area to dispute the Sands’ booking. The Revs would have to play the remainder of the match without their manager on the touchline.
New England made its first substitution in the 39th minute. Almost immediately, Montréal nearly leveled, but Turner made a crucial stop, preserving the lead. That save was just the first of several outstanding interventions by the U.S. Men’s National Team goalkeeper, who was returning from international duty after starting a friendly against Belgium during the March window.
As halftime neared, Montréal threatened again. In the 45th minute, a Montréal player unleashed a thunderous shot from distance that smashed off the post and ricocheted away — agonizingly close to altering the game.
Early in stoppage time, Langoni found himself in a golden position after a breakaway but could not beat the Montréal keeper. Turner then produced another fine save in the dying seconds of the half to ensure New England carried their 1-0 advantage into the break.
The halftime statistics painted a clear picture. Although the scoreline favored the home team, Montréal produced 20 shots to New England’s 10. However, Turner’s sharp goalkeeping and the visitors’ lack of composure in the final third allowed the Revolution to withstand the pressure.
Second Half: Montréal Knocks, Turner Answers
Montréal came out for the second half determined to restore parity. The visitors pushed hard, hoping to exploit their coaching bench advantage and test New England’s resolve without Mitrović on the sideline.
New England absorbed Montréal’s push. In the 58th, Dawid Bugaj smashed a shot from outside the box off the crossbar. On the rebound, Hennadii Synchuk rose for a header, but Turner reacted brilliantly to swat it away — perhaps the save of the match, preserving New England’s edge.
Montréal’s frustration began to boil over. A second yellow card was shown to a Montréal player in the 65th minute. Another one followed in the 69th. The visitors’ discipline crumbled as their equalizer remained elusive.
Fofana Doubles the Lead
In the 77th minute, the Revolution finally put some daylight between themselves and Montréal. Langoni threaded a through ball to center-back Mamadou Fofana, who controlled and slotted it past Gillier for his first MLS goal. The goal gave Langoni his fifth assist of the season, putting him atop the MLS leaderboard.
The goal deflated Montréal, though they kept pressing. In the 86th, a Montréal player unleashed a dangerous free kick. Turner, yet again, pulled off an exceptional full-stretch stop — denying a stunning consolation goal.
Miller Puts the Exclamation Point
Deep in stoppage time, the Revolution removed doubt. Peyton Miller, the 18-year-old academy product, collected the ball and spied Gillier off his line. Miller lofted an exquisite lob past the Montréal keeper — 3-0. The goal displayed both poise and flair, igniting the night’s loudest celebration.
The final whistle cemented what was clear: the Revolution’s commanding display, despite losing their coach for the final hour. Turner’s five-save shutout — his first of 2026 — anchored the win. Langoni’s goal-and-assist display fueled his hot start. Fofana’s maiden goal added a fitting highlight.
For the Revolution, the win was their second of the season and extended their unbeaten home record to start 2026. The 6-1 demolition of FC Cincinnati in the home opener on March 15 still stands out. New England climbed to 6 points, improving its position in the Eastern Conference standings as the club settles into a three-game homestand.
CF Montréal, meanwhile, has now dropped three straight and languishes at the foot of the Eastern Conference at 1-5-0 with only 3 points. The visitors created opportunities but lacked a clinical finish, and poor discipline undermined their efforts.
The two sides will meet again on August 1 at Stade Saputo in Montréal.
