Revolution Complete Perfect Homestand with Comeback Win Over Crew

New England rallies in second half to defeat Eastern Conference rival Columbus 2-1.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 3:23am

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An abstract expressionist painting in vibrant neon colors, with rapid brushstrokes capturing the dynamic movement and energy of a soccer match, representing the New England Revolution's comeback victory over the Columbus Crew.The Revolution's second-half surge fuels an emotional comeback win over a conference rival.Columbus Today

The New England Revolution overcame a 1-0 halftime deficit to defeat the Columbus Crew 2-1 and complete a perfect 4-0-0 homestand to start the 2026 MLS season. Second-half goals from Dor Turgeman and Carles Gil propelled the Revolution to the comeback victory.

Why it matters

The win keeps the Revolution undefeated at home and establishes them as an early contender in the Eastern Conference. The Crew, meanwhile, have struggled to a 1-4-3 start and will look to rebound from this tough road loss.

The details

After falling behind 1-0 in the first half on a goal by Columbus' Ilay Feingold, the Revolution came out aggressive in the second half. Turgeman equalized in the 54th minute with a header, and Gil scored the game-winner from the penalty spot in the 75th minute after Dor Turgeman was taken down in the box. The Revolution weathered 10 minutes of stoppage time to seal the victory.

  • The Revolution fell behind 1-0 in the first half.
  • Turgeman scored the equalizer in the 54th minute.
  • Gil scored the game-winning penalty in the 75th minute.
  • The Revolution held on for the final 10 minutes of stoppage time.

The players

Dor Turgeman

A forward for the New England Revolution who scored the equalizing goal in the second half.

Carles Gil

The captain and leading scorer for the New England Revolution, who converted the game-winning penalty kick.

Ilay Feingold

A midfielder for the Columbus Crew who scored the opening goal of the match.

Marko Mitrovic

The head coach of the New England Revolution, who praised his team's second-half effort and belief in the comeback win.

Patrick Schulte

The goalkeeper for the Columbus Crew who was unable to stop Gil's penalty kick for the game-winning goal.

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What they’re saying

“To be honest in the first half, when we were down, 1-0, I wasn't sure that we believed we could win the game. I didn't see that in the faces of our guys.”

— Marko Mitrovic, Head Coach, New England Revolution

“What matters for us is how Dor executes simple things on the field. Understanding executing those simple things will help us to help him later. Dor is a pure finisher... But Dor also has other qualities.”

— Marko Mitrovic, Head Coach, New England Revolution

What’s next

The Revolution will look to continue their strong start with two more road games next week, first against Atlanta United on Wednesday and then a visit to the defending champion Inter Miami on Saturday.

The takeaway

The Revolution's comeback victory over a conference rival demonstrates their resilience and ability to grind out results, even when facing an early deficit. This win keeps them undefeated at home and establishes them as an early force in the Eastern Conference playoff race.