March 24, 2012 – Saer Sene scores 2nd fastest goal at Gillette (28 seconds). Revolution 1:0 Portland Timbers

The New England Revolution have not scored a goal in a home-opener since Saer Sene’s decider against the Portland Timbers March 24, 2012, a 449-minute scoreless streak. The Revolution defense has gone that streak one better, though, compiling a 450-minute home-opener shutout streak. Going into Saturday’s game against Minnesota United, the Revolution have compiled a 10-game (6-0-4) unbeaten streak in home-openers since 2006. Sene’s goal was his first in MLS and also the first Revolution goal in Jay Heaps’ coaching tenure. Sene went on to total 11 goals, but the Revolution failed to qualify for the playoffs for the third successive season in 2012.

Jose “Pepe” Cancela holds the record for the fastest goal at Gillette Stadium, converting 19 seconds into a 4-2 win over the New York Red Bulls June 25, 2005; Heaps started at right back and scored the second goal for the Revolution in the 72^nd minute, as they rallied from a 2-1 deficit. Chris Aduama photo

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