Revolution rally for 2-1 comeback win over Crew

New England battles back with spirited second-half display at Gillette Stadium

Apr. 19, 2026 at 12:56pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting an abstracted soccer match between the New England Revolution and Columbus Crew, with the players' forms broken down into angular, overlapping shapes in shades of blue, red, yellow, and black.The Revolution's comeback victory over the Crew showcased the team's resilience and ability to adapt mid-game.Columbus Today

The New England Revolution came from behind to defeat the Columbus Crew 2-1 in a comeback victory at Gillette Stadium. Goals from Dor Turgeman and Carles Gil in the second half overturned an early breakthrough from Columbus's Max Arfsten, allowing the Revolution to continue their perfect start at home this season.

Why it matters

The win keeps the Revolution undefeated at home and moves them up to fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings, demonstrating their resilience and ability to battle back from a deficit. The match also highlighted the Revolution's improved set-piece threat and the impact of their halftime adjustments.

The details

New England struggled in the first half, with the younger central midfield duo of Ethan Kohler and Brooklyn Raines unable to match the experience of Columbus's André Gomes and Dylan Chambost. This allowed the Crew to take the lead through Arfsten's well-taken goal after a quick combination play. However, the Revolution came out with renewed energy in the second half, and Turgeman equalized with a clever header from a Luca Langoni free kick. The home side then took the lead when Turgeman was fouled in the box, and Gil converted the resulting penalty.

  • The Revolution fell behind in the first half when Arfsten scored for Columbus in the 25th minute.
  • Turgeman scored the equalizer for New England in the 55th minute.
  • Gil scored the winning goal for the Revolution from the penalty spot in the 72nd minute.

The players

Dor Turgeman

A forward for the New England Revolution who scored the equalizing goal and won the penalty that led to the winning goal.

Carles Gil

The New England Revolution captain who converted the winning penalty kick in the second half.

Max Arfsten

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

André Gomes

A midfielder for the Columbus Crew who, along with teammate Dylan Chambost, dominated the midfield battle in the first half.

Marko Mitrović

The head coach of the New England Revolution who made effective halftime adjustments that sparked his team's comeback.

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What they’re saying

“We knew we had to come out with more energy in the second half. The coach's message at halftime really resonated with the team.”

— Dor Turgeman, New England Revolution Forward

“It was a tough start, but the guys showed real character to battle back and get the three points. That's what this team is all about.”

— Marko Mitrović, New England Revolution Head Coach

What’s next

The Revolution will look to continue their strong home form when they host the Chicago Fire next weekend. The Crew, meanwhile, will aim to bounce back in their next match against Atlanta United.

The takeaway

The Revolution's comeback victory demonstrated their resilience and ability to adjust mid-game, overcoming a slow start to secure an important three points at home. The team's improved set-piece threat and the impact of the coaching staff's halftime adjustments were key factors in the win.