MLS Team of the Matchday presented by Audi | Turner’s trusty ways earn him leaguewide honors for second straight week
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Matt Turner was again named to the MLS Team of the Matchday presented by Audi after a match‑defining performance against the Philadelphia Union on Saturday night. The New England Revolution ended the Union’s 15‑game unbeaten run with a 2‑1 victory at Subaru Park, holding onto the win after 106 minutes of play thanks to Turner’s diving heroics.
Turner recorded six saves, adding to a career‑high 126 saves. With six clean sheets and only 42 goals conceded through 31 games, he has consistently been one of the league’s best goalkeepers this season. While any of his six stops could have earned him a spot in the week’s best XI, a single stoppage‑time save stood out. Sixteen minutes beyond the 90‑minute mark, the Revs were clinging to a 2‑1 lead as Philadelphia pressed for an equalizer. Agustín Anello fired a shot from the top of the box, but Turner leapt to tip the ball over the crossbar, preserving the three points.
Defender Ethan Kohler praised Turner’s impact, saying, “He is quite literally our last line of defense… he has our backs.” Turner’s experience and confidence gave the backline the freedom to play aggressively.
The Revs will return to Gillette Stadium for the final two home matches of the regular season. The double game week starts Wednesday night against Red Bull New York at 7:30 p.m. ET, followed by a Sunday match against Inter Miami CF.
