Revolution survive Rhode Island FC in U.S. Open Cup matchup

Revolution high Rhode Island FC in native cup matchup: For the second 12 months in a row, the Revolution confronted off towards Rhode Island FC in a U.S. Open Cup matchup. And for the second year in a row, the MLS facet proved a bit a lot for the Pawtucket-based USL Championship group.

A top quality aim scored by New England attacking midfielder Diego Fagundez within the 51st minute put the Revolution forward.

The ball is free within the field and Diego Fagúndez doesn’t hesitate 💥

His first for the @NERevolution since 2020! pic.twitter.com/IPbHTw4ZMp

— U.S. Open Cup (@opencup) April 15, 2026

However due to a well-organized and relentless method from Rhode Island, further time was necessitated within the eleventh minute of stoppage time when ahead J.J. Williams headed house an equalizing aim:

LATE DRAMA 👀

JJ Williams equalizes for @RhodeIslandFC in 90+11′ and we’re headed to further time! pic.twitter.com/l5JimgVkkK

— U.S. Open Cup (@opencup) April 15, 2026

After neither facet was capable of produce a decisive third aim within the sport by the top of the additional time, gamers stepped up for penalty kicks to see which group would advance to the Spherical of 16.

Revolution backup goalkeeper Donovan Parisian seized the second, saving three consecutive Rhode Island penalty kicks to win it for New England:

21-YEAR-OLD DONOVAN PARISIAN PLAYS HERO FOR THE @NEREVOLUTION 🧤

Again-to-back-to-back saves within the penalty shootout has the MLS facet via to the Spherical of 16 within the @opencup 🔥 pic.twitter.com/RWDR6bk135

— Golazo America (@GolazoAmerica) April 15, 2026

The sport was an excellent showcase for the native development of a soccer ecosystem. Not solely did it characteristic two New England groups, but in addition displayed a number of generations of native expertise.

Fagundez, a Leominster native (and nonetheless the youngest signing in Revolution historical past), was assisted on his aim by two different Homegrown Gamers from New England’s system. One in all them, left again Peyton Miller, is the second-youngest signing in membership historical past.

In a weird twist, the Revolution have been really designated as the house group regardless of taking part in in Rhode Island’s stadium on Tuesday. This was due to ongoing work at Gillette Stadium forward of the World Cup.

The Revolution will face the winner of a Wednesday matchup between Orlando Metropolis SC and FC Naples.

Trivia: Eight gamers in NBA historical past have recorded a number of playoff video games scoring at the least 50 factors. Three of them are at present within the postseason. One is Jayson Tatum (who has two profession playoff video games with at the least 50 factors). Are you able to identify the opposite two?

(Reply on the backside).

Trace: One in all them went to Louisville for faculty and was drafted by the Nuggets in 2017, however was rapidly traded to the Jazz. The opposite is the one non-U.S. participant on the record, having been born in Canada.

Scores and schedules:

The Pink Sox misplaced to the Twins 6-0 on Tuesday. The 2 groups play once more this afternoon at 1:40 p.m.

The Celtics and Bruins at the moment are set for the playoffs. The Celtics have a schedule however no opponent (see beneath), whereas the Bruins (at present) have an opponent however no schedule.

The Revolution defeated Rhode Island FC in a U.S. Open Cup sport on penalty kicks after further time ended 1-1.

Tonight, the Fleet face the Minnesota Frost on the Tsongas Heart at 7 p.m.

Extra from Boston.com:

NBA playoff schedules: The Celtics start on Sunday, and proceed with Sport 2 on Tuesday.

📢 Full First Spherical Schedule: Japanese Convention ⬇️

For particular person East sequence matchups within the 2026 NBA Playoffs offered by @Google ⤵️ 🧵 pic.twitter.com/xcwovk7O61

— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) April 15, 2026

On today: In 1965, John Havlicek stole the ball within the end-of-game sequence made well-known by Johnny Most’s iconic name. The Celtics triumphed over the 76ers in Sport 7 to win one more Japanese title (on their solution to one other NBA championship, which might be won in five games over the Lakers).

Every day spotlight: NBA play-in event video games didn’t disappoint on Tuesday, typified by this wild end-of-overtime sequence within the Hornets’ win over the Warmth (a sport that was not without controversy).

HORNETS ELIMINATE HEAT IN INSANE OT ENDING 🤯🤯🚨

CHARLOTTE ADVANCES TO NEXT ROUND OF PLAY-IN 🔥 pic.twitter.com/IqYf8BfBbO

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 15, 2026

Trivia reply: Donovan Mitchell, Jamal Murray