Smithfield, R.I. (March 22, 2026) — CT United FC dropped a 2-0 result on the road against New England Revolution II on Sunday afternoon despite a strong start and controlling much of the early play.
Building on its road win in Philadelphia, CT United controlled the opening stages, dictating possession and creating quality chances, but couldn’t convert.
New England goalkeeper Donovan Parisian was called into action early, making a strong save on a 12th-minute effort from Alex Monis. Moments later, a sharp combination down the left side between Laurie Goddard and Barnabas Tanyi led to a dangerous chance, with Tanyi’s shot deflected out for a corner.
Against the run of play, New England opened the scoring in the 18th minute. After a turnover, Jayden Da struck from distance, beating Anthony Ramos to give the home side a 1-0 lead. The goal was assisted by Damario McIntosh.
CT United continued to press for an equalizer and nearly conceded a second in the 38th minute when Makai Wells found the back of the net, but the goal was called back due to a foul in the buildup.
Despite outshooting New England 10-2 in the first half, CT United went into the break trailing 1-0.
The second half began in similar fashion, with CT United generating chances. Parisian again denied Tanyi in the 51st minute to preserve the lead.
New England doubled its advantage in the 56th minute when Malcolm Fry finished from inside the box, slotting a left-footed shot into the bottom corner off an assist from Cristiano Oliveira.
While New England grew more comfortable in possession as the half progressed, CT United continued to push forward but could not find a way past Parisian, who delivered a standout performance in goal.
CT United will face New England two more times this season in what is shaping up to be a budding New England derby. The club now turns its attention to its home opener on April 11 against Columbus Crew 2 at Morrone Stadium in Storrs, Conn.
CONNECTICUT UNITED FC GAME REPORT
New England Revolution II vs CT United FC
Date: March 22, 2026
Competition: MLS NEXT Pro Regular Season
Venue: Beirne Stadium | Smithfield, R.I.
Kickoff: 2:02 p.m. ET
Weather: 46 degrees, Rain
SCORING SUMMARY: 0-2-FT
NER: 1-1-2
CTU: 0-0-0
NER: Jayden Da (Damario McIntosh) 18’, Malcolm Fry (Christiano Oliveira) 56’
LINEUPS
NER: Donovan Parisian, Schinieder Mimy, Chris Mbai-Assem, Javaun Mussenden, Damario McIntosh, Allan Oyirwoth, Eric Klein, Cristiano Oliveira (Judah Siqueira 79’), Malcolm Fry (Myles Morgan 60’), Jayden Da (Sharod George 79’), Makai Wells (Carlos Zambrano 69’)
Substitutes not used: Max Weinstein, Levi Katsell, Christiano Carlos, Matthew Tibbets
Head Coach: Pablo Moreira
CTU: Anthony Ramos, Andre Applewhaite (Nelson Rodriguez) 81’, Lukas Kamrath (Michael Boamah 45+1’), Jahvar Stephenson, Rickson van Hees, Steven Sserwadda, Robbie Mora (Dylan Lacy 46’), Alex Monis (C) (Ernesto Gomez 60’), Barnabas Tanyi, Daniel D’Ippolito (Ibrahim Kasule 63’), Laurie Goddard
Substitutes not used: Christian Rodriguez, Sean Petrie, Hivan Kouonang
Head Coach: Shavar Thomas
STATS SUMMARY: NER/CTU
Shots: 9 / 15
Shots on Goal: 3 / 4
Saves: 4 / 1
Corner Kicks: 3 / 7
Fouls: 14 / 17
Offside: 0 / 2
MISCONDUCT SUMMARY
NER: Jayden Da (Yellow Card) 20’
CTU: Jahvar Stephenson (Yellow Card) 63’
NER: Damario McIntosh (Yellow Card) 76’
NER: Judah Siqueira (Yellow Card) 88’
CTU: Barnabas Tanyi (Yellow Card)
OFFICIALS
Referee: Jorge Escobar
Ast. Referees: Jessica Carnevale, Daniel Simich
Fourth Official: Kenan Kapetanovic
