Goalkeeper Matt Turner returns to New England Revolution on mortgage by means of summer season 2026
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (August 1, 2025) – American goalkeeper Matt Turner will return to the New England Revolution on mortgage from French Ligue 1 membership Olympique Lyonnais, generally often known as Lyon, by means of June 30, 2026, with an choice to buy. Turner will likely be a Designated Participant on New England’s roster for the rest of the 2025 MLS season and will likely be a TAM-eligible participant in 2026.
The US’ beginning goalkeeper on the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Turner has posted 29 wins and 27 clear sheets in his 52 senior caps with the U.S. Males’s Nationwide Group. He leads all USMNT goalkeepers for essentially the most clear sheets (14) by means of their first 20 caps, and have become the primary American goalkeeper to avoid wasting a penalty kick in his worldwide debut. On the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup, Turner posted 5 shutouts in six begins, taking residence Golden Glove and Greatest XI honors. That very same 12 months, he completed as runner-up to Christian Pulisic for 2021 U.S. Soccer Male Participant of the 12 months.
Earlier than departing for Europe in June 2022, the Park Ridge, N.J. native spent seven seasons with the New England Revolution, initially becoming a member of the membership in 2016 as an undrafted free agent out of Fairfield College. In his final full season stateside earlier than transferring to Arsenal, Turner gained 2021 Allstate MLS Goalkeeper of the 12 months and MLS Greatest XI honors, took residence the MLS All-Star Sport MVP Award, and helped lead New England to the membership’s first Supporters’ Protect title. In MLS common season and postseason motion, Turner has recorded 108 common season begins with 23 clear sheets, with 4 penalty saves on 11 makes an attempt confronted.
“When the chance arose to deliver Matt Turner again to the Revolution, we have been glad to behave swiftly to welcome one of the vital proficient gamers ever to symbolize the membership,” Sporting Director Curt Onalfo stated. “Matt’s expertise and management will make our squad stronger now and sooner or later. We stay up for having Matt and his household again in New England.”
“I stay up for welcoming Matt again to the Revolution and I’m excited for this chance to work with the most effective goalkeepers our league has produced,” Head Coach Caleb Porter added. “Matt holds himself to a particularly excessive customary that has led him to success on the worldwide stage, in Europe, and naturally, in MLS. Matt’s shot-stopping high quality and total character and mentality make him an incredible addition to our goalkeeping corps.”
Whereas on mortgage to Crystal Palace FC through the 2024-25 marketing campaign, Turner served because the backup goalkeeper for South London facet through the membership’s historic run to the FA Cup title, its first main trophy. He made his debut for Palace on Oct. 30, 2024, posting eight saves within the Eagles’ 2-1 victory over Aston Villa within the EFL Cup Spherical of 16. Beforehand, Turner totaled 21 begins for Nottingham Forest, together with 17 appearances within the 2023-24 English Premier League marketing campaign. Throughout his first cease in England at Arsenal FC, the American goalkeeper began 5 occasions within the Gunners’ 2022-23 UEFA Europa League play and twice in 2023 FA Cup motion.
“It’s a privilege to return to the membership that launched my profession,” Turner stated. “The membership that helped me uncover who I’m as an expert, the membership that has all the time felt like a house away from residence. To have the prospect to play in entrance of the Revolution supporters as soon as once more is a priceless feeling and one I’ve by no means taken without any consideration. My household and I’ve felt their unwavering help all through these final three years, and I can’t wait to put on the Revolution crest once more at Gillette Stadium. I’m grateful for this chance to earn my place on the sector and stay up for profitable many extra video games with the Revolution.”
Turner will start coaching with New England subsequent week and will likely be eligible to characteristic within the Revolution’s subsequent match on Saturday, August 9 vs. D.C. United. The house contest at Gillette Stadium, additionally the membership’s first “Alumni Night time” celebration, kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET, obtainable to observe on MLS Season Cross (Apple TV). Hearken to the motion on 98.5 The Sports activities Hub, Mas Latino 99.9 FM / 1300 AM, and 1260 AM Nossa Radio USA. Revolution tickets and 2026 Season Memberships are on sale now.
TRANSACTION: New England Revolution purchase American goalkeeper Matt Turner on mortgage from Olympique Lyonnais (France) by means of June 30, 2026, with an choice to buy. Turner will occupy a Designated Participant slot in 2025 and will likely be a TAM-eligible participant in 2026.