The New England Revolution aren’t messing around this year, folks! They just officially punched their ticket to the Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs, securing their spot after a hard-fought 3-2 victory against FC Cincinnati on Wednesday night. Think about that: five regular-season matches are still on the calendar, and these guys are already in!
Mitrović’s Crew Is Rolling
What a run this has been for the Revs, sitting third in the Eastern Conference with 49 points thanks to a 15W-10L-4D record. This is a team that hasn’t seen playoff action since 2023, and now they’re back, big time! It’s head coach Marko Mitrović’s first season at the helm, and he’s got them humming, chasing that elusive first-ever MLS Cup title. They’ve made the final five times, yeah, but haven’t brought home the trophy since falling short in 2014. You can bet they’re hungry.
Gil and the Young Guns Are Lighting It Up
When you talk about this Revs squad, you gotta start with captain Carles Gil. The dude, a 2021 Landon Donovan MLS MVP, is absolutely back to his best, contributing a ridiculous 22 goals (12 goals, 10 assists) already. Get this: he’s only the second player in league history to hit 10+ assists in six consecutive seasons. That’s pure class right there, from a five-time All-Star and two-time Best XI selection! But it’s not just Gil. Homegrown talent Peyton Miller is stepping up huge, with 7 goals and 6 assists, even making his US men’s national team debut alongside clubmate Brooklyn Raines recently. Then there’s the summer moves: bringing Jack Harrison back to MLS on a Designated Player spot and securing that loan extension for USMNT goalkeeper Matt Turner. Up top, Israeli international Dor Turgeman is the starting striker, bagging 9 goals and 7 assists, and holding it down in the back is Mali international Mamadou Fofana, anchoring that defense. This roster is stacked!
So, the Revs are in! The MLS Cup presented by Audi is set for December 18th, with the playoffs kicking off November 18th with those Wild Card matches. Get ready to tune into Apple TV to catch all the action, because these guys are officially on the hunt for that first championship, and you know they’re leaving it all out there. This is gonna be good!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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