Revs Pick Up A Win In The US Open Cup Game Thanks To A Zach Herivaux Strike

And here’s the game-winning goal from @ZHerivaux100 #USOC2016 #NERevshttps://t.co/kxFzuFlqza

— NewEnglandRevolution (@NERevolution) June 16, 2016

Last year's US Open Cup saw the Revolution lose to the Charlotte Independence 1-0 at home (even though the game wasn't played in Gillette Stadium) in what was kind of a microcosm of the season. Just disappointing. This year, after a lengthy weather delay down south, they righted the ship against the Carolina Railhawks. I admittedly didn't watch the game but caught the Twitter buzz and highlights. 

Typical Open Cup lineup with some new faces starting and regulars either on bench or out of the 18. Brad Knighton got the start in goal against his former team (he was on the NASL Best Xi in 2011 with Carolina). Donnie Smith, JoGo, London, and rookie Jordan McCrary (in his first action for the Revs) along the backline. Scotty and Herivaux in the midfield with Fagundez, Rowe and Agudelo ahead of them. Femi with he start up top. Samba, Neumann, Bobby, Lee, Kei, Bunbury and Tierney on the bench. 

By all accounts Herivaux was Man of the Match even before the game-winning goal. He's been the new up-and-coming prospect since Fagundez transitioned to the senior side. He's been with the team since 2011, first as a member of the youth squad before singing to the first team as a Homegrown Player in 2015. While some of the Revs youth players have been called into US Youth National Teams, Herivaux has maintained a lot of hype despite not getting those opportunities. He's got a cool backstory as well. He's of Haitian descent, born in Japan, raised in Massachusetts. He's made five appearances for the Haiti U-20's, but is still eligible for the Haiti, US and Japan senior squads. He's going to be a major key as he transitions to starter and veteran in the coming years. Being able to go form this team to one led by guys like Herivaux, Femi, hopefully McCrary, and chiseled vets like Diego, Kelyn and Juan is going to be so much fun. He also has FANTASTIC hair. 

Sidenote-Video from Lee Nguyen shows how the Revs spent the long weather delay:

When they won't let you play outside so you start your own game indoors. Of course we had to get Coach Jay involved🌪 #warning #lockerroom #fun #stayingwarm #aroundtheworld #bants #nerevs #canwegooutsideyet

A video posted by Lee Nguyen (@leenguyen24) on Jun 15, 2016 at 6:17pm PDT

Jay Heaps, best coach in the league.

Revs play the New York Cosmos in the next round of the US Open Cup on June 29. Cosmos are one of two non-MLS teams still in the competition, the other being the Fort Lauderdale Strikers who play Orlando City. Should the Revs win, they play either Philly or New York Red Bulls.

Taking a look at the upcoming schedule, including this past game it's five straight on the road coming out of the break. At Vancouver, DC, New York and Montreal before returning home for two straight against NYCFC and Columbus.

Lot's of soccer and fun times (assuming wins) ahead. It's lit. I added a more modern choice for victory music to accompany Roll With The Changes, and will decide on which to use going forward by the next victory. Or I might continue to post like 95 songs after wins. Whatever. Cue the music.