"But right behind them after a gritty 2-1 win over Philadelphia this week are the surprising New England Revolution, led by Marko Mitrovic in his first MLS head coaching role after four years with the US youth national teams. While Mitrovic inherited a squad which had missed the previous two postseasons, he wasn't short on top-end talent. Carles Gil remains among MLS's best playmakers, assisting this weekend's equalizer against Philadelphia maximizing the second cycle of a corner kick with an excellent first touch and pass to rising second fiddle Luca Langoni."
"Gil then won the game himself late in the second half, his third winning goal of the season. Mitrovic's game model is still being installed, but it's allowing several players to thrive. Gil has returned to the free-roaming role he fulfilled during his peak years under Bruce Arena. Matt Turner remains in fine form. Center-back Mamadou Fofana is a worthy early consideration for this year's Best XI. The goal scoring has largely come by committee, but Langoni has looked like a worthy second option next to Gil."
"The underlying numbers suggest that there's work to be done, though. The Revs' 13 xG through 11 games, per American Soccer Analysis, ranks last in the East and fourth-worst leaguewide. They are sixth-to-last in expected goal difference. The team must become more dependable minute-to-minute before presumably bolstering the squad in the summer window. But for now, there's more than enough fight."
Inter Miami’s MLS Cup title defense has produced uneven results, while Philadelphia Union have fallen from first to last. Columbus and Cincinnati are below their prior standards, and Orlando City made few moves before Antoine Griezmann’s summer arrival. Nashville SC benefited most from a points shift in 2026, reaching the top of the East. New England Revolution sit just behind after a 2-1 win over Philadelphia, with Marko Mitrovic in his first MLS head coaching role. Carles Gil created the equalizer and scored the winner, with Luca Langoni contributing as a second option. The team’s xG and expected goal difference rankings indicate inconsistency, requiring improved minute-to-minute dependability and likely summer reinforcements.
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