Dor Turgeman found the net again on Sunday night, and this time there was no controversy to overshadow it. The Israeli forward scored New England Revolution's opener in a 1-1 draw with New York City FC at Gillette Stadium, his first goal since fans allegedly hurled antisemitic abuse at him three weeks earlier in Montreal.
Turgeman broke the deadlock in the 36th minute, latching onto a low ball across goal from 18-year-old Peyton Miller and thumping a first-time finish past NYCFC goalkeeper Matt Freese from close range. James Sands leveled for the visitors in first-half stoppage time, converting from a corner routine to secure a point for New York City.
It was Turgeman's fifth league goal in 21 appearances this season, and by his own account, and ONE's reporting, a release after a difficult few weeks. He was substituted in the 81st minute as New England pushed for a winner that never came.
The backdrop to the goal is what gave it weight. On August 2, Turgeman scored in the 35th minute of a 2-2 draw at CF Montreal, only for sections of the home crowd to allegedly direct antisemitic chants at him, including "free Palestine" and "death to Israel" chants, according to reports from the time. Turgeman responded by standing in front of the away end with his arms outstretched, then cupping a hand to his ear as he walked the length of the stand.
Major League Soccer opened an investigation into the incident, and the Revolution said they had reported the matter to the league and would fully support the inquiry. CF Montreal said it was in contact with both MLS and New England and pledged to "take the necessary actions" if the allegations were substantiated.
According to ONE, the episode visibly affected Turgeman's form, and he went three matches without a goal in its aftermath before Sunday's strike against NYCFC ended the drought.
Turgeman, 22, arrived in MLS as one of the most decorated young forwards to leave Israeli football in recent years. Born in Ashdod, he won two Israeli championships and an Israeli Super Cup with Maccabi Tel Aviv, scoring 32 goals in 114 appearances for the club, and has earned 10 caps for the Israel national team.
New England signed him from Maccabi Tel Aviv in August 2025 through the MLS U22 Initiative, in a deal reported at roughly six million dollars plus a further million in performance bonuses. His contract runs through the 2028 season with a club option for 2029.
The Revolution were without their other Israeli player, Elai Feingold, who remained sidelined by injury for the NYCFC match. New England sit fourth in the Eastern Conference at 10-7-4 and 34 points, and Sunday's draw meant they failed in their bid to win back-to-back matches for the first time since early May.
