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Major League SoccerSeason 2025

Sporting Kansas City vs New England Revolution

25 May 2025 at 01:30Children's Mercy Park, Kansas City, Kansas
Referee: Sergiy Boyko

Match Summary

Sporting Kansas City and New England Revolution drew 3:3. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2025. Goals were scored by T. Chancalay 14′, J. Bartlett 23′ (o.g.), D. Salloi 53′, D. Joveljic 59′ (pen.), M. Garcia 61′, M. Urruti 84′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Sporting Kansas City had 39% possession while New England Revolution held 61%. Sporting Kansas City had 15 shots (5 on target) compared to 13 (6 on target) for New England Revolution. Expected goals: Sporting Kansas City 2.43 — New England Revolution 3.00. Sporting Kansas City made 5 substitutions, New England Revolution made 4. VAR was involved: Goal cancelled (Ignatius Ganago 79′).

Match Events

Key match events between Sporting Kansas City and New England Revolution — 6 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.

Match Statistics

Sporting Kansas City had 39% possession against New England Revolution's 61%. Sporting Kansas City registered 15 shots (5 on target) while New England Revolution managed 13 (6 on target). Corner kicks: 5–1. Fouls committed: 10–11.

Shots on Goal
5
6
Shots Off Goal
6
5
Total Shots
15
13
Blocked Shots
4
2
Shots inside the Box
11
8
Shots outside the Box
4
5
Fouls
10
11
Corner Kicks
5
1
Offsides
2
2
Ball Possession
39%
61%
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Goalkeeper Saves
4
2
Total Passes
379
598
Accurate Passes
319
528
Pass Accuracy
84%
88%
Expected Goals (xG)
2.43
3.00
Goals Prevented (xGP)
0
0

Lineups

Sporting Kansas City lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under Kerry Zavagnin, while New England Revolution deployed a 3-4-1-2 under Pablo Moreira.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Sporting Kansas City is 6.71, compared to 7.00 for New England Revolution. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Sporting Kansas City's highest-rated starter is M. Garcia (7.00), while New England Revolution's best-rated player is C. Gil (7.55).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Sporting Kansas City have contributed 9 goals and 5 assists this season, led by D. Joveljic (6G). New England Revolution's starters account for 14 goals and 3 assists, spearheaded by C. Gil (5G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Sporting Kansas City deploy 4 defenders rated 6.74 on average, against New England Revolution's 3-man backline averaging 7.04. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Sporting Kansas City field 3 midfielders averaging 6.74, versus New England Revolution's 4 rated 6.83. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Sporting Kansas City start 3 forward(s) averaging 6.82, compared to 3 for New England Revolution averaging 7.55. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 80% for Sporting Kansas City and 86% for New England Revolution. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Sporting Kansas City's starters have collected 9 yellow cards this season, compared to 12 for New England Revolution. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Sporting Kansas City's starting XI is 24.6 (youngest: J. Bartlett (20), oldest: M. Garcia (27)), while New England Revolution average 26.1 (youngest: P. Miller (18), oldest: C. Gil (33)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Sporting Kansas City's starters average 11 league appearances each, versus 11 for New England Revolution. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Sporting Kansas City4-3-33-4-1-2New England Revolution
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Pulskamp3Brody15Miller4Voloder14Leibold21Garcia16Bartlett22Bassong93Suleyma.9Joveljic10Salloi31Ivacic3Ceballos2Fofana4Beason12Feingold8Polster80Yusuf25Miller10Gil17Ganago7Chancal.

Substitutes

Coach: Kerry Zavagnin

Substitutes

Coach: Pablo Moreira

Sporting Kansas CityPosition StrengthNew England Revolution
6.71
Avg Rating
7.00
6.39Goalkeeper (1 v 1)
0G 0A0G 0A
6.74Defender (4 v 3)7.04
0G 0A3G 0A
6.74Midfielder (3 v 4)6.83
2G 3A6G 0A
6.82Forward (3 v 3)7.55
7G 2A5G 3A
Sporting Kansas City4-3-3
1GoalkeeperJ. Pulskamp6.4
3DefenderA. Brody
15DefenderJ. Miller6.7
4DefenderR. Voloder
14DefenderT. Leibold
21MidfielderM. Garcia7.01G3A
16MidfielderJ. Bartlett6.61G
22MidfielderZ. Bassong6.6
93ForwardS. Suleymanov6.71G1A
9ForwardD. Joveljic6.96G1A
10ForwardD. Salloi
New England Revolution3-4-1-2
31GoalkeeperA. Ivacic
3DefenderB. Ceballos7.22G
2DefenderM. Fofana7.21G
4DefenderT. Beason6.8
12MidfielderI. Feingold6.91G
8MidfielderM. Polster6.6
80MidfielderA. Yusuf7.02G
25MidfielderP. Miller6.83G
10ForwardC. Gil7.55G3A
17ForwardI. Ganago
7ForwardT. Chancalay

Rivalry since 2012

Sporting Kansas City vs New England Revolution Head to Head Results· 16

Sporting Kansas City and New England Revolution have met 16 times — Sporting Kansas City won 5, New England Revolution won 8, with 3 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. New England Revolution leads the head-to-head with 8 victories from 16 meetings. A combined 50 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.13 per match (25 for the home side, 25 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 9 matches (56%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 11 games (69%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. New England Revolution are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–4 in 2019.

Total goals
50 · 3.1/match
Both scored
9/16 · 56%
Over 2.5
11/16 · 69%

Recent Meetings

Highest-scoring game: 44 v 2019

Recent Form

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In their last 6 matches, Sporting Kansas City have recorded 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats. New England Revolution show 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026