COMMERCE CITY, Colo. – The New England Revolution (0-1-0; 0 pts.) fell to the Colorado Rapids (1-0-0; 3 pts.) in the club’s 2017 MLS season opener. Colorado scored the match’s lone goal in the 52nd minute and staved off a late surge from New England’s attack to secure the 1-0 result.
Saturday’s match featured the MLS debuts of center backs Antonio Delamea and Benjamin Angoua, both acquired by the Revolution via the international market during January’s transfer window using TAM (targeted allocation money). Delamea made league history with his appearance, becoming the first Slovenian player to appear in an MLS match.