New England Revolution Welcomes Revolution Amputee Soccer and AASA All-Stars to Gillette Stadium
A Platform for Visibility and Inclusion
Following a thrilling 4–2 New England Revolution victory over Orlando City, the energy inside Gillette Stadium stayed at full throttle. The post-match spotlight quickly shifted to a mission far bigger than the final score: raising awareness for amputee soccer and the broader adaptive sports movement. Under the stadium lights, the New England Amputee Soccer Association took the pitch against the AASA All-Stars in an annual showcase dedicated to visibility, inclusion, and elite athletic performance.
Generous Support from the Revolution Organization
For years, the New England Revolution organization has stepped up as a benchmark partner in the adaptive sports landscape. Offering athletes with limb differences the platform to play inside a world-class Major League Soccer venue challenges outdated misconceptions and shows the wider public what adaptive athletes achieve at the highest level. Ahead of kickoff, our squad was generously treated to a suite to rally behind the first team, creating an atmosphere of camaraderie and mutual respect before stepping across the touchline. The entire amputee soccer community remains deeply grateful for the organization's enduring commitment and hospitality.
High-Intensity Action Under the Lights
Taking the field this year presented a tough challenge, as the Revolution Amputee squad had to compete without their captain due to injury. The AASA All-Stars set a blistering pace right from the opening whistle, striking early with two first-half goals from Owen Moerdyke and Vasu Sojitra. Facing the deficit, New England mounted a determined response in the second half, energized by a thrilling goal from Musa Nzirimwo that brought the Gillette crowd to its feet. Despite relentless pressure to find the equalizer in the closing minutes, the comeback fell just short as the AASA All-Stars held on for a hard-fought 2–1 win.
Revs Players and Staff Step Up Post-Match
The support extended well beyond the final whistle. New England Revolution head coach Marko Mitrović, alongside first-team players Will Sands, Andrew Farrell, and Matt Turner, walked onto the pitch to spend time with both squads. They congratulated the athletes, took photos, and shared in the evening's message of growth and unity within the sport. Having first-team leadership and players stand alongside our athletes reinforces the genuine bond between the Revolution and the adaptive soccer community.
World Cup Bound: Eyes on November
The high-level play witnessed on the Gillette turf comes with good reason. This showcase featured several standout players from the U.S. National Amputee Soccer Team, each using this competitive match to sharpen their form before heading onto the global stage at the Amputee Soccer World Cup this November. With international competition right around the corner, nights like this highlight the talent, preparation, and momentum carrying American adaptive soccer into the world spotlight.
You can support the World Cup campagin on the official fundraiser.
