CASA GRANDE, Ariz. – The New England Revolution earned a 1-1 draw in the club’s 2017 preseason debut against expansion side Minnesota United FC in Arizona. The match saw Revolution newcomer Antonio Mlinar Delamea and SuperDraft picks Brian Wright, Napo Matsoso, and Joshua Smith make their first appearances with New England. The match also marked Minnesota’s first ever preseason contest as a MLS club.
In the first half, the Revolution’s best scoring opportunity came in the 12th minute, when Wright’s quick move inside the 18-yard box earned a penalty.