New England Revolution won 3-1 at Columbus Crew in MLS, using a compact 4-1-4-1 structure to turn fewer possessions into sustained attacking pressure. Columbus held 55.0% of the ball in their 4-4-2 but produced only seven shots, with one on target and 0.44 xG, while New England generated 21 attempts, 11 on target and 1.35 xG from 45.0% possession. Dor Turgeman, Matt Polster and Carles Gil each scored once for the visitors, with Brais Mendez replying for Columbus. The shot volume reflected New England’s ability to progress into dangerous areas and test the home goalkeeper repeatedly; Columbus’s keeper faced 11 shots on target, recorded a 72.73% save rate and finished 0.85 goals below expected saved. New England’s goalkeeper conceded once from a 0.19 post-shot xG faced, while Columbus could not translate their territorial share into enough clear chances. Jon Freemon oversaw a contest defined by New England’s sharper work in both penalty areas. New England take three valuable away points.