New England Revolution fall in penalty shootout, bounced from Leagues Cup

FOXBORO – The New England Revolution battled New York City FC to a 1-1 draw on a rainy Friday night at Gillette Stadium in the Leagues Cup 2024 Round of 32, falling in the subsequent penalty shootout, 7-6.

Forward Bobby Wood notched his second goal in as many games, while defender Brandon Bye recorded his first assist of the year. The visitors topped New England in the ensuing penalty shootout, 7-6, to end the Revolution’s Leagues Cup run in the first round of the Knockout Stage.

As the rain fell in Foxboro, New York City opened the scoring in the 35th minute after a video review awarded the visitors an opportunity from the spot. Santiago Rodriguez converted the attempt for his second goal of Leagues Cup 2024.

New England quickly rallied, with Wood leveling the score just five minutes later. The Hawaiian forward buried a header from close range, capitalizing on a stellar cross from Bye on the right flank. Wood’s tally marked his second goal of the tournament, while the helper was Bye’s first since returning from an injury suffered in last year’s Leagues Cup tournament.

Wood nearly recorded a brace before the halftime whistle, as the striker received a low, driven cross from left back Peyton Miller in the center of the 18-yard box, but his shot skipped wide of the right post. Earlier in the 29th minute, Wood was able to find the back of the net with a powerful shot from outside the area, but the assistant referee’s offside flag nullified the goal.

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