On a warm Sunday night in Hudson, Massachusetts, New England Revolution II faced off against FC Cincinnati 2 in a tightly contested MLS NEXT Pro clash that ended in a 2‑2 draw before being settled by a penalty shootout.
The scoring opened with Gabe Dahlin striking in the 15th minute, marking his first professional goal and giving the Revolution II an early lead.
Carlos Zambrano doubled the advantage in the 57th minute, slotting home a decisive strike that put his side ahead.
Stefan Chirila answered for Cincinnati 2 in the 81st minute, leveling the match with his second goal of the night and forcing the game into a shootout.
The shootout saw Cincinnati 2 edge out Revolution II 3‑1, capping a dramatic finish that left both benches exhausted.
Looking Ahead
Statistically, Dahlin’s goal was his fifth combined goal and assist of the 2026 campaign, while Zambrano tops the team with nine goal contributions in his debut professional season. Logan Azar earned his first MLS NEXT Pro assist and has been named to the 2026 MLS NEXT All‑Star Game roster, and Cristiano Oliveira recorded his fourth assist of the season.
Revolution II will now travel to face Red Bull New York II on August 2, looking to rebound from the shootout loss and climb the league table.
The next encounter promises another test of resilience for the young Revolution II side, which will rely on the experience of players like Zambrano and the creative spark of Oliveira as they aim to turn the early‑season setback into momentum.