Decision Day

Breaking down New England's chase for most points in an MLS season

History is within reach for the New England Revolution.

Amid a torrid 2021 campaign that has the Revs nearing their first-ever Supporters' Shield, Bruce Arena's men are also closing in on another milestone: the league's single-season MLS points record, which was set by LAFC in 2019, when the Black & Gold finished with 72 points.

After earning a tie against Orlando City SC on October 24, the Revs are now just three points shy of breaking that mark. The chase continues Wednesday, October 27 when New England hosts playoff-bound Colorado Rapids at 7 pm ET on MLS LIVE.

As New England close in on that lofty mark, here's a full breakdown of where they stand on the all-time list, and the remaining schedule they'll have to navigate to get it done.

Most points in an MLS regular season
Most points in an MLS regular season
Year
Club
Points
Win%
2019
LAFC
72
.750
2018
RBNY
71
.721
2021
NE* (Arena coach)
70
.766
2017
TOR
69
.721
2018
ATL
69
.706
1998
LA
68
.750
2011
LA (Arena coach)
67
.706

New England need three points from two games

The Revolution need to earn three points from their remaining two matches to reach 73 points on the season and break the single-season points record.

1
Wed, Oct. 27 vs COL
  • NE have 17 wins, 20 loses, and 9 draws all-time against COL
  • COL have played in New England 23 times. But the Rapids have not played at Gillette Stadium since March 10, 2018 (3 seasons) - that match ended with a 2-1 win for the Revolution.
  • NE are 11-1-3 at home in 2021
  • COL are 7-5-2 on the road in 2021
2
Sun, Nov. 7 vs MIA