NEW YORK, N.Y. – The New England Revolution (8-10-9, 33 points) defeated New York City FC (14-8-6, 48 points), 1-0, at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday evening. Second-year forward Brian Wright, making his first MLS start, delivered the game-winning goal in the 71st minute to snap New England’s nine-game winless streak. The win moves the Revs within three points of a playoff position with seven games remaining in the regular season.
Goalkeeper Brad Knighton made his 2018 MLS debut in net and preserved the Revs’ first shutout since July 7 with five saves, including a stop one-on-one against Valentin Castellanos in the ninth minute.