In their 25th MLS season, the New England Revolution finished 8th in the Eastern Conference and 15th overall under head coach Bruce Arena, navigating a regular season disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In the MLS is Back Tournament, they reached the Round of 16. Entering the MLS Cup Playoffs as the 8th seed, the team embarked on a remarkable run, defeating teams like the Philadelphia Union and Orlando City SC to reach their first Eastern Conference Final since 2014.