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Gustavo Bou's goal in the 52 minute was the only one the Revolution needed Saturday night at Gillette Stadium.

Revolution 1, Nashville 0Gustavo Bou’s goal lifts Revolution over Nashville

Bou found himself ahead of the defenders on the goal, but still had to finish with power and precision to beat goalkeeper Joe Willis near post.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino spoke at the FIFA Congress in Rwanda Thursday, and discussed equal pay for women's soccer players.

Prize money for this year’s Women’s World Cup will increase by more than 300 percent

The $152 million fund for the first 32-team tournament is a huge boost from the 24-team edition in 2019, and 10 times what it was in 2015.

LAFC 4, Revolution 0

LAFC's Denis Bouanga, at right earlier this month, scored twice Sunday in a 4-0 victory over the visiting New England Revolution.

Revolution’s perfect start ends with 4-0 road loss to Los Angeles FC

The Revolution (2-1-0) will return to action Saturday against Nashville at Gillette Stadium.

Denis Bouanga (left) socred a second-half hat trick for Los Angeles FC in its win Alajuelense on Thursday in Costa Rica.

The Revolution have started well, but face a formidable foe in Los Angeles FC

Last season, LAFC won the Supporters’ Shield, then swept through the playoffs, edging the Philadelphia Union on penalty kicks in the final.

revolution 3, dynamo 0

Dylan Borrero (right) put the Revolution ahead, 1-0, in the 42nd minute

A first for Revolution: A two-game season-opening win streak

Dylan Borrero, Bobby Wood, and Brandon Bye scored as the Revolution won their first two games of the season for the first time since starting operations in 1996.

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New England's Matt Polster (right) was defended by Charlotte's McKinze Gaines in last Saturday's season opener, which the Revolution won, 1-0.

Can the Revolution make it two wins in a row to start the season?

They have never started a season with a winning streak, but they'll have the chance with Saturday's home opener vs. Houston.

Erika Tymrak, shown in 2021 in the Pride's other kit, said the reasons for wanting the change are clear, "but it is unfortunately something that hasn’t been addressed until recently."

NWSL’s Orlando Pride swaps out white uniform shorts after players expressed concerns about periods

Orlando is the first team in the National Women's Soccer League to alter its uniforms after English club Manchester City announced last fall that it was doing away with white shorts.

revolution 1, charlotte fc 0

The Revolution picked up their first season-opening victory in coach Bruce Arena's tenure.

Henry Kessler’s goal in the 89th minute gives Revolution a lift in season-opening win at Charlotte

It was New England’s first win in a season opener since 2013.

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The Revolution are OK with playing at Gillette Stadium (above), but having their own soccer-specific facility could help them attract top players.

As another season begins, Revolution still wonder about getting their own stadium

"We all know that it’s probably best that we eventually have a stadium here in Boston," said coach Bruce Arena.

Can the Revolution get back on track in 2023?

Complacency should not be a factor when they open the season at Charlotte Saturday, but the early schedule looks tough.

Bribes, sabotage, payoffs: ESPN describes how soccer’s World Cup might have been rigged by FIFA for Fox

John Skipper told a federal court that ESPN and Univision had jointly bid $900 million, but FIFA awarded the rights to Fox, which bid less.

MLS expands playoffs to nine teams from each conference

With the addition of a ninth-vs.-eighth "wild card" game, 62 percent of the league's teams will qualify for the postseason.

Drive to compete pushed soccer star Julie Hubbard to overcome her injuries

The former UConn midfielder, of Medfield, is now a sports physical therapist helping others.

Neymar leaves pitch on a stretcher after spraining ankle in PSG’s win over Lille

Neymar, who damaged the same ankle at the World Cup in Qatar, picked up the injury at the start of the second half.

Revolution finish preseason strong with 2-1 victory in Orlando

New England will open its MLS regular season Saturday, Feb. 25, at Charlotte (7:30 p.m.).

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