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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Toronto FC coach Ryan Nelsen preached diligence and patience during the barren early stretches of this season, promising that matters would improve slowly but surely. TFC still has a long way to go, but the progress Nelsen preached may be starting to peak through, as the Reds picked up their second consecutive victory for the first time since last July. Matias Labas first MLS goal, scored just two minutes into the match, provided the difference in a 1-0 victory over New England on Sunday night. A haul of seven points in three games gave Nelsen plenty of reason to smile after his players protected the early lead to see off the playoff-chasing Revolution at Gillette Stadium. "The guys showed today that sometimes when its not going as well with the ball, you need a foundation to fall back on -- thats our organization, our structure and working really hard for each other," Nelsen said. "And thats what won us the game with a little bit of brilliance to get us the goal." Laba, who was signed by TFC as a young designated player from Argentina in April, claimed possession in midfield and made a run toward the exposed Revolution goal. He hesitated as he entered the penalty area, creating a yard of space, and poked toward the far post. New Englands Scott Caldwell blocked his initial effort, but the 21-year-old persisted to score the matchs lone goal. "For me, its just a magical goal," Nelsen said. "Everything about it -- he read the pass, the pressure, then the acceleration with the ball, the burst, the composure to beat the man and a finish any striker would have been proud of. And then he followed it in. "It was a magical goal and then all of the boys worked ever so hard. Theyve got great character." The visitors needed every ounce of resolve to repel a Revolution side that asserted control in possession and probed for an opening to even the match. But TFC stood its ground in the first half as the Revoultion laid siege, withstanding several close calls. Richard Eckersley and Ashtone Morgan produced goal line clearances to protect the lead, while goalkeeper Joe Bendik parried away a Lee Nguyen half-volley and watched Saer Sene thrash into the side of the net more than once before the break. "It makes a change for us," Eckersley said. "Joes been brilliant all season. Its about time he had a bit of a day off and we started doing some of the saving." TFC continued to protect its lead in the second half, dropping deeply to stop New England from creating opportunities in the final third. New England striker Diego Fagundez tried to even the score with the last kick of the game, but his acrobatic effort hit the outside of the goal frame. TFCs second road victory of the season offered plenty of encouragement for a side still building for the future. "It happens in football," Morgan said. "Sometimes, you dont possess the ball the whole time and you need to weather the storm. We kept our shape. They threw the whole kitchen sink at us. We just held the fort down and kept the clean sheet." TFC will play a midweek friendly against Italian giants AS Roma at BMO Field Wednesday before hosting Seattle -- and potentially seeing the debut of U.S. international Clint Dempsey -- on Saturday. Detroit Tigers Gear . -- The boos poured down on Tom Brady and the New England Patriots at the end of a horrible first half. Tigers Jerseys 2020 .C. -- Rodney Hood connected from all over the court while freshman Jabari Parker was busy swatting shots and scoring in transition. https://www.cheaptigers.com/ . Tuesdays surgery at Atlantas Piedmont Hospital was performed by Dr. Xavier Duralde and Hawks team physician Dr. Michael Bernot. Tigers Jerseys 2019 . -- Whether Jeremy Hill deserves a prominent role in LSUs offence this early in the season is a matter for debate. Fake Tigers Jerseys .ca looks back at the stories and moments that made the year memorable. ORLANDO, Fla. -- Orlando City president Phil Rawlins wanted someone who fulfilled some important criteria when looking for a new coach 10 days ago.He wanted a proven American coach, who understood the MLS and had a track record for developing young talent. That led Rawlins and the Orlando City board to Jason Kreis, who was hired Tuesday and introduced on Wednesday as the Lions new coach.The 43-year-old Kreis, a one-time MLS star, comes to Orlando after short stint with New York City FC last year. But he made his coaching mark with Real Salt Lake, leading the club to two MLS Cup appearances while compiling an 111-87-69 record in seven seasons.Im delighted to say that Jason checks all of those boxes, Rawlins said. We have a coach who knows how to win in MLS, who has won a MLS Cup. All and all a great track record. He is a young and ambitious coach and as organizaation we are delighted to have him.dddddddddddd.Kreis takes over an underachieving Orlando City club that fired its coach, Adrian Heath, earlier this month and is 4-5-10 and in eighth place in the Eastern Conference. Kreis and his assistants, Miles Joseph and C.J. Brown take over the club on Monday.There are some pieces here that are incredibly exciting to build around, Kreis said. There are some leaders in this group that should be able to be the backbone of this club.Its an exciting prospect that I think as we look toward the future we will be able to help turn this club into a consistently successful and consistently competing club. But I do not think, and I want to be clear about this, I do not think that has to happen overnight. ' ' '