The New England Revolution returned to U.S. Open Cup action as they traveled to St. John’s University Belson Stadium in Jamacia, New York, as they took on New York City FC in the Round of 16.
NYCFC advanced to the Round of 16 after defeating MLS NEXT Pro-side Rochester NY FC 3-1 thanks to a trio of goals from Thiago Andrade, Héber, and Maxime Chanot. The Revs advanced to the Round of 16 after goals from Carles Gil and Adam Buksa propelled the Revs to a 5-1 trouncing over FC Cincinnati.
There were 10 changes to the starting XI from last Saturday’s 3-2 victory over FC Cincinnati.