TUCSON, Ariz. – The New England Revolution opened the 2017 Desert Diamond Cup with a 2-0 loss to the Houston Dynamo at Kino Sports Complex on Wednesday.
The Revolution controlled most of the first half and nearly broke through for a score in the 33rd minute when Lee Nguyen outraced a Houston defender and played a pass to Teal Bunbury at the top of the 18-yard box, but Bunbury’s shot sailed high. One minute later, the roles reversed as Bunbury found Nguyen in a dangerous position in the area and the shot was blocked away.