PAWTUCKET, R.I. – The New England Revolution defeated USL Championship side Rhode Island FC, 2-1, in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 on Wednesday night at Centreville Bank Stadium.
Argentine forward Tomás Chancalay netted his first goal of 2025, giving New England a 1-0 lead at halftime. Revolution Academy product and Somerville, Mass. native Cristiano Oliveira tallied the game-winning goal in the 88th minute, sealing New England’s victory.
With the win, New England will advance to the U.S. Open Cup Round of 16 and host Chicago Fire FC at Providence College’s Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium. Match details, including date, kickoff time, and broadcast information, will be announced on Thursday.
In the first meeting between the two New England clubs, the two sides were evenly matched through the first half hour. The Revolution broke the stalemate in the 38th minute with Chancalay scoring his first goal of 2025.
Maxi Urruti forced a deflected pass from the hosts into the penalty area, which Chancalay slotted through the legs of Rhode Island goalkeeper Jackson Lee. Making his first start back from injury, Chancalay tallied three shots in his Open Cup debut.
Urruti, in his 12th career U.S. Open Cup appearance, led New England with five shots and four chances created on the night.
Rhode Island pulled one back early in the second half, knotting the score at 1-1 in the 49th minute off the foot of Maxi Rodriguez. With extra time looming, Oliveira, who made his first team debut for the Revolution on Wednesday with a 15-minute performance off the bench, tallied the winning goal with a clutch strike in the 88th minute.
Cranston, R.I. native Gevork Diarbian, whipped in a cross that deflected off the right post and fell to the feet of Oliveira, who buried his first goal for the Revolution. Tonight’s match saw five Revolution II players collect their senior team debuts in Allan Oyirwoth, Diarbian, Oliveira, Eric Klein, and Liam Butts.
Oyirwoth, an 18-year-old from Uganda, posted a 75-minute outing in the victory. He was joined by a cast of MLS veterans, including Jackson Yueill and Luis Diaz, with the latter making his first start for the club.
Andrew Farrell earned his first start of the season as he moved into a tie with Scott Caldwell (16) for the second-most U.S. Open Cup appearances in Revolution history. On the net, goalkeeper Alex Bono registered one save in his Revolution debut.
The Revolution resume league play on Saturday night with a visit to Eastern Conference side Orlando City SC.
-Courtesy of the New England Revolution
