Preview | Revs and Rhode Island FC set for Open Cup Round of 32 rematch on Tuesday night (7 pm ET)
Although the Revolution are technically the hosts on Tuesday night, they’ll take a brief drive down south to Centerville Bank Stadium to face off with USL Championship aspect Rhode Island FC within the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Round of 32. With kickoff set for 7:00 pm ET, Tuesday’s match can be solely the second official assembly between the 2 golf equipment.
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New England Revolution
8th in MLS Eastern Conference (3-3-0, 9 pts.)
Last Result | 1-0 win vs. D.C. United
The New England Revolution have a budding confidence after Saturday’s win over DC United introduced them to an ideal 3-0-0 at residence thus far this season. The three-point consequence was the second consecutive shutout victory for the Revs as they put together to host RIFC at Centerville Bank Stadium to kick off their 2026 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup run.
While the neighboring groups have little historical past, going through one another simply as soon as in final yr’s Open Cup Round of 32, New England have the higher hand after defeating RIFC, 2-1. Looking forward, the Revs face a busy stretch to shut out April, with not less than 4 video games remaining via the top of the month. As New England look to maintain their strong type in common season play, Tuesday’s match could possibly be a chance for some gamers exterior the beginning XI to realize minutes in opposition to RIFC.
Rhode Island F.C.
10th in USL Championship Eastern Conference (1-2-2, 5 pts.)
Last Result | 3-1 win at Lexington SC
In USL Championship play, Rhode Island have taken a blended bag of outcomes, discovering their first win of the season on Saturday in opposition to Lexington SC. Through 5 matches, RIFC have scored seven objectives and conceded eight, managing one clear sheet as they proceed to settle into common season rhythm.
On the street to the Round of 32 within the Open Cup, RIFC earned two multi-goal, shutout victories, profitable 4-0 in opposition to CD Faialense and 2-0 vs. (*32*) Athletic. Both optimistic Open Cup outcomes have come on their residence turf of Centreville Bank Stadium. With New England as technical hosts on Tuesday night, it is an attention-grabbing element to a matchup that has components of a regional rivalry.
Revolution midfielder Cristiano Oliveira
At the beginning of the 2026 season, 18-year-old midfielder Cristiano Oliveira signed a Homegrown contract with the Revolution first crew. He made his first crew debut final season at Centerville Bank Stadium because the Revs took on RIFC within the 2025 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Round of 32, scoring the game-winning purpose for New England within the closing minutes of the match.
This season, Oliveira has began all 4 of his appearances for Revolution II, recording two assists. As New England may doubtlessly dig into their depth throughout a busy stretch, Oliveira may present an attacking edge as soon as once more for New England.
Rhode Island ahead JJ Williams
Williams is the joint all-time main purpose scorer for Rhode Island FC with 19 objectives. While he hasn’t discovered the web but this season in common season play, Williams leads RIFC within the help column with two in USL Championship play, three throughout all competitions.
In Rhode Island’s final Open Cup outing in opposition to (*32*) Athletic, Williams logged a purpose and an help within the 2-0 victory that introduced them to the Round of 32. As RIFC look to flee a “cup-set” in opposition to New England, Williams can be a key menace of their assault.
Assistant coach Blair Gavin on a busy stretch via the top of April and potential crew rotation for Tuesday’s Open Cup match:
“I think every game we take is an opportunity to keep developing what we want from our coaching staff, from the team, and from the club. Tomorrow is a great opportunity for them to showcase themselves against Rhode Island, who is another very good team.”
Gavin on what he expects from Tuesday’s match:
“They’re very strong. Last year’s game was very competitive – it went down to the wire – which we scored to win the game. I don’t see it going much differently. It’s going to be very competitive. We’re going to push from the beginning and see what we can come up with.”
Winger Griffin Yow on the crew’s strategy to tomorrow’s US Open Cup Round of 32 match in opposition to Rhode Island FC:
“We take it very seriously. Just like any other MLS game, the Open Cup is a tournament that ultimately, we want to win. So, I think we’re taking it very seriously, fully focused, and just planning for the game ahead.”
