New England Revolution Casts Away Two-Goal Lead, Salvages 3-3 Draw Against Sporting Kansas City
By Hayden Bird, Boston.com Sports Writer
May 25, 2025 — The New England Revolution faced a rollercoaster of a match on Saturday night, securing a 3-3 draw against Sporting Kansas City after surrendering a two-goal lead in the second half.
The Revolution opened the scoring with two early goals within the first 22 minutes, putting them in what seemed like a comfortable position. Sporting Kansas City, struggling to find their footing, recorded no shots on target throughout the first half. However, the momentum shifted dramatically after halftime. Kansas City made a trio of substitutions, igniting their offense and scoring three rapid-fire goals between the 53rd and 61st minutes, erasing New England’s lead.
In response to this sudden shift, Revolution head coach Caleb Porter reinvigorated his lineup, bringing on attackers Maxi Urruti and Luis Diaz. The adjustments paid off as New England clawed back into contention, with Urruti finding the net late in the game to secure a crucial point and extend the team’s unbeaten streak to seven matches.
Key performances came from Tomás Chancalay, who scored one of the early goals, and Carles Gil, whose playmaking abilities orchestrated much of New England’s offense. However, Porter will need to reassess his tactical approach, particularly in the second half, as the team has struggled to maintain leads in previous matches.
Despite the disappointment of dropping two points after initially dominating, the Revolution displayed resilience in challenging conditions, signaling hope as the season progresses. The thrilling encounter promises to be one of the more memorable matches for New England fans in 2025.
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