FOXBOROUGH, MA– New England Revolution eMLS player, João Afonso Vasconcelos “Jafonso” was eliminated in the quarterfinals of eMLS League Series One.
eMLS 2024 League Series One Final Standings. Image Courtesy of eMLS.
Following an electrifying start to League Series One, Jafonso had the best group stage in the history of New England Revolution eMLS.
With an 8W-0L-2D record and a +36 goal differential, Jafonso finished in 1st place in League Series One.
Undefeated once again! @jafonsogv finishes top of the group and is automatically through to the Quarterfinals of League Series 1 tomorrow!
The title and qualification to @eMLS Cup are on the line!
Vamos para o título! 🎮 🏆 pic.twitter.com/iwqCPLWh1g
— New England Revolution (@NERevolution) February 18, 2024
Entering the knockout stages as the #1 seed, Jafonso was matched up against Atlanta United gaming’s Paulo Neto after he had defeated LAFC’s Pabs in the Round of 16 by a score of 3-2.
Their match resulted in a 4-3 victory for Paulo Neto.
Moving on! 💪
Mbappe scores and @Pauloneto999 and @ATLUTDGaming advance to the @eMLS League Series One Semifinals. pic.twitter.com/H6Skddq3Rp
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) February 18, 2024
With the loss, Jafonso was eliminated in the quarterfinals of League Series One. This is the furthest any New England Revolution eMLS athlete has ever gone in the history of eMLS. (JKO1707 & YoungggCarter never qualified for knockout rounds of any League Series Tournament). Through qualifying, group, and final stage play, Jafonso finished with a 14W-1L-4D record in League Series One.
With his victory, Atlanta United’s Paulo Neto would go on to defeat NYCFC’s Olle Arbin (3-2) & Austin FC’s Diogo Mendes (5-1) enroute to an eMLS record 4th Championship.
Jafonso will look to continue his eMLS Cup push as he is set to compete in League Series Two. The competition takes place on March 4th.
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