Super Eagles star Alhassan Yusuf kicked off the new season in spectacular fashion, netting a goal to inspire the New England Revolution to a dominant victory over FC Cincinnati in Major League Soccer (MLS).
Yusuf provided the fourth goal of the match as the Revolution crushed the visitors 6-1 at Gillette Stadium, Footballrover reports.
Alhassan Yusuf Shines as Revolution Dominate FC Cincinnati
This strike marks the 25-year-old midfielder’s first goal of the campaign in just three appearances.
After recording two goals and one assist in 34 matches last season, the Nigerian international is clearly aiming for a more productive third season with the club.
While Yusuf stole the spotlight with his impactful performance, his compatriot Obinna Nwobodo had a difficult outing for the visitors.
Nwobodo featured for only 45 minutes and struggled to find his footing before being replaced by Kevin Denkey at half-time.
Yusuf’s night ended on a high note; he played 88 minutes to a warm reception before being substituted for Jackson Yueill.
The Revolution delivered a historic performance in their 2026 home opener after crushing Cincinnati.
The win marked a milestone for new head coach Marko Mitrović, equalling the club’s largest-ever margin of victory and featuring a record-tying four headed goals.
Yusuf Headlines Historic Revolution Night
Despite Cincinnati scoring first, New England responded with six unanswered goals.
Brayan Ceballos led the charge with a first-half brace, while Luca Langoni tied a club record by recording three assists in a single half.
The second half saw a goal from Yusuf, who headed home a deflected cross, and substitutes Griffin Yow and Peyton Miller added to it, the latter assisted by returning fan favourite Diego Fagundez.
Defensively, goalkeeper Matt Turner made seven saves to secure his 47th career win with the club.
Now sitting on a dominant season start, Alhassan Yusuf and his teammates will look to carry this momentum into their upcoming away match against St Louis City SC on March 21.
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Last Updated on March 16, 2026 8:21 am by footballrover
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