Revolution advance in U.S. Open Cup after penalty shootout win over RIFC

Donovan Parisian's saves help New England edge Rhode Island FC in shootout

Apr. 15, 2026 at 3:49am

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting the intense action of a penalty kick shootout, with the players' forms broken down into sharp, overlapping shapes and planes of color.The dramatic tension of a penalty shootout is captured in a cubist, geometric interpretation of the decisive moment.Charleston Today

The New England Revolution defeated Rhode Island FC 3-1 in a penalty shootout to advance to the Round of 16 in the U.S. Open Cup. Donovan Parisian made three big saves for the Revolution, while Tanner Beason scored the game-winning penalty kick.

Why it matters

The U.S. Open Cup is a prestigious national tournament that gives lower-division teams a chance to compete against MLS clubs. The Revolution's victory over RIFC, a USL Championship side, demonstrates the depth of talent in the New England squad as they look to make a deep run in the competition.

The details

After the match ended 0-0 in regulation, the teams went to a penalty shootout. Donovan Parisian made three saves for the Revolution, while Tanner Beason scored the decisive penalty to give New England the 3-1 shootout win. The loss ends RIFC's Open Cup campaign, but they will now turn their focus back to USL Championship play, where they will host the Charleston Battery next Wednesday.

  • The match took place on April 15, 2026.
  • RIFC will host the Charleston Battery on April 22, 2026.

The players

Donovan Parisian

The goalkeeper for the New England Revolution who made three crucial saves in the penalty shootout.

Tanner Beason

The New England Revolution player who scored the game-winning penalty kick to send his team to the Round of 16 of the U.S. Open Cup.

Rhode Island FC

The USL Championship club that was eliminated from the U.S. Open Cup after the penalty shootout loss to the New England Revolution.

New England Revolution

The MLS club that advanced to the Round of 16 in the U.S. Open Cup after defeating Rhode Island FC in a penalty shootout.

Charleston Battery

The USL Championship club that Rhode Island FC will host in their next league match on April 22, 2026.

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What they’re saying

“We knew it was going to be a tough match against a very good RIFC side, but our guys showed a lot of heart and determination to get the win in penalties.”

— Bruce Arena, Head Coach, New England Revolution

What’s next

The New England Revolution will now advance to the Round of 16 in the U.S. Open Cup, where they will face the winner of another fourth-round matchup.

The takeaway

The Revolution's victory over RIFC in the U.S. Open Cup penalty shootout demonstrates the depth and resilience of the MLS club, as they look to make a deep run in the prestigious national tournament.