Porter Talks Job Security After Another Disappointing Revolution Loss

The New England Revolution’s struggles continued Saturday night at Yankee Stadium, falling 2-1 to New York City FC. The loss drops the Revs to 0-1-3 on the season, still searching for their first victory. Their first goal of the year finally came—but via an own goal.

RECAP

New England took the lead in the 26th minute when a cross from Brandon Bye forced NYCFC’s Thiago Martins into an own goal. However, the advantage was short-lived. Julian Fernández equalized in the 38th minute, finishing a setup from Hannes Wolf.

Despite scoring first, the Revolution’s attack remained stagnant and uninspired. Their best chance of the match came in the first half when Ignatius Ganago missed a golden opportunity inside the box. Beyond that, New England failed to generate meaningful chances, struggling to create offensive pressure.

NYCFC sealed the win in the 68th minute with a stunning scissor-kick goal from Alonso Martínez, leaving the Revolution defense helpless. The Revs failed to respond, ending the second half without a single shot on target. They posted a lowly 0.39 expected goals (xG) on the night, bringing their season total to just 1.50 xG through four matches. The lack of attacking efficiency remains a growing concern for the team.

POST-GAME CONTROVERSY

After the match, head coach Caleb Porter was asked about his job security amid the team’s poor start. He responded, "I don't think about that. I think about improving my team." However, this response—and the full exchange—were omitted from the club’s official transcript and video.

Another notable omission involved Porter’s comments on set pieces. He noted the team has dedicated significant time working with new set piece coach Marc Ortí Esteban, yet New England remains at a -2 goal differential in those situations. Their struggles suggest a disconnect between Porter and Esteban, further highlighting the team’s ongoing issues.

LOOKING AHEAD

With an FIFA International Window approaching, the Revolution have time to regroup before hosting the New York Red Bulls at Gillette Stadium on March 28.