During the 2021 Major League Soccer season, the New England Revolution enjoyed a historic campaign under head coach Bruce Arena. The team captured their first-ever Supporters' Shield by finishing 1st overall in the regular season with a 22-7-5 record, setting a then-MLS record with 73 points. Driven by key players like Carles Gil, Gustavo Bou, and goalkeeper Matt Turner, they secured home-field advantage but were eliminated in the Eastern Conference Semifinals after losing a penalty shootout to New York City FC.