FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The 2026 New England Revolution have officially etched their names into the record books, achieving the club’s best-ever home start after their 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Union last Saturday night. With six straight home wins to kick off the campaign, the Revs have been perfect at Gillette Stadium so far this season, surpassing a milestone set by the 2021 Supporters’ Shield-winning Revolution squad.

There’s something special happening in New England and it’s been brewing since the start of preseason. While the first two results of the season may not have suggested it, it was happening then, too. The Revs were building a new identity; one of belief, humility, and relentless fighting spirit.

Carrying a seven-game unbeaten streak (6-0-1) as they break records and climb the standings, the Revs aren’t only feeling a difference, they’re creating one.

“We want to be a difficult team to play against no matter what,” said head coach Marko Mitrović. “Our fighting spirit always has to be present. It’s something that I know is easy to say as a coach, but it’s non-negotiable. You have to have a group of people that are ready to do that day after day.”

Mitrović has been a driving factor of change for the Revolution, who missed out on postseason competition the past two seasons. Since his arrival, Mitrović has not only helped the Revs achieve their best home start, he has reignited a flame under the team that’s been burning ever since.

“Marko makes football fun and makes it enjoyable. He said it recently, he lives this game, and we can see it. When I saw that quote, I was like, ‘he 100 percent is not just saying that.’ I love playing for Marko. He makes me want to get better. He makes me want to fight for him. He makes me want to fight for the guys around me. I feel so grateful that I'm able to spend time with him,” said attacker Malcolm Fry. “Forget football, I feel like I'm learning so much from him as a person, as a coach, everything that he brings, the way he carries himself at the facility. I'm very thankful for being able to be around him."

New England’s resurgence hasn’t just been tactical or technical; it’s been mental. Having already secured three comeback victories at Gillette Stadium this season – and four overall – there is a new sense of belief in this locker room.

“When you instill a team like this, guys with this kind of quality, with belief, then the tactical piece comes out, and we can figure it out ourselves. When Marko says ‘believe that you're going to win the game,’ we figure out a way to win the game,” said defender Ethan Kohler.

While the Revs have clearly found more confidence following their repeated strong performances and the continued encouragement from Mitrović, the home dominance hasn’t been a coincidence – it’s been fueled by the fans. After a 2025 season that produced just four home wins, the Revs entered 2026 determined to give the Foxborough faithful something more.

“In MLS, one of the most important things is taking advantage of your home games. I think since there's such parity across the league, you really have to win your home games. That was a thing we struggled with last year, and I think the fans didn't get what they deserved last year. I think that's been a big push this year, to give them a show and get big points when we play in front of our own fans,” defender Will Sands emphasized.

Gillette Stadium has become a fortress again, and not just because of the players on the field, but also because of the people in the stands. With 18 of their 22 points earned at home, this New England squad has made their identity known early in the season, and this start will be remembered long after 2026.

As the Revs prepare to close out a four-game homestand this week, hosting Nashville SC on Wednesday night before welcoming Minnesota United this weekend, they’ll look to extend their record and continue fortifying their home field.

And while milestones like this hint at what the Revolution can become under Mitrović – and are simply fun to talk about – the Revolution aren’t dwelling on what they’ve achieved just yet.

"We can't ignore if we are doing great things and setting records. That is something that will stay written there for some period of time,” Mitrović said. “But I think we will be more aware about those records one day. Right now, we just don't have time for that. We have time to just keep working day-by-day and making the best version of ourselves.”