TUCSON, Ariz. – The New England Revolution finished the first leg of the 2017 preseason with a 2-0-1 record after Tuesday’s win against Sporting Kansas City, 2-1. New England won the contest at Kino Sports Complex courtesy of goals by Kei Kamara and fourth-round SuperDraft selection Joshua Smith.
Smith gave the Revolution an early lead off a set piece in the 22nd minute. The former University of San Francisco defender came free near the far post and headed Chris Tierney’s service into the upper part of the net to put New England ahead, 1-0.