The New England Revolution close out their four-game stretch at home this Saturday against Los Angeles FC, a matchup that could shape the direction of both clubs in this MLS season. For New England, there’s a bit of relief in the air after finally snapping a nine-game winless skid with a 2-0 win over DC United.
On the other side, LAFC arrive carrying the buzz of their new signing, forward Son Heung-min, the longtime Tottenham star who made his first appearance last week. They’re still hunting for a win after three straight draws.
Carles Gil and Turner keep Revolution alive
The Revolution sit 11th in the Eastern Conference with 28 points from 25 matches. They’re eight points back of the playoff line, which means every game at Gillette feels like a must-win from here on out. That victory against DC wasn’t just three points, it restored some badly needed confidence and gave the group a reason to believe again.
Leading the way was captain Carles Gil. The Spaniard scored, added an assist, and moved into sole possession of the club’s all-time record for goal contributions, now sitting at 130. At 32, he’s still carrying the load in goals, assists, and minutes played, looking sharp again after injuries disrupted his 2024 season.
The other major storyline is the return of goalkeeper Matt Turner. The 31-year-old, who spent time in the Premier League and with Lyon, came back to New England and made an immediate impact, keeping a clean sheet in his first match back since 2022. Beyond helping steady the team’s playoff push, Turner’s also fighting to stay in the USMNT picture ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Son Heung-min raises expectations at LAFC
LAFC head into Foxborough sitting 5th in the Western Conference with 37 points from 23 games. With two games in hand on the teams above them, they’re eyeing a spot in the top four that would secure home-field advantage come playoff time. This is a side built on balance: 41 goals scored so far and only 30 conceded.
The headline, of course, is Son Heung-min. After a decade at Tottenham, the South Korean forward signed a Designated Player deal through 2027, with options that could stretch to 2029. He made his MLS debut against Chicago, coming on in the second half, drawing a penalty, and helping LAFC salvage a 2-2 result. Now, all eyes are on his next step — fans are waiting for that first win with him on the pitch, and it could come in front of a tough New England crowd.
Alongside him is Denis Bouanga, still the team’s main reference in attack. The forward has 14 goals in this year’s MLS campaign, sits firmly in the Golden Boot race, and is closing in on Carlos Vela’s record as LAFC’s all-time top scorer. With Bouanga and Son together, LAFC’s attack suddenly looks like one of the most dangerous in the league heading into the season’s final stretch.