Dor Turgeman has already made history, becoming the 10th player since the start of Major League Soccer to score a goal in each of his first three games.
Just 16 minutes into his debut, he sent an Atlanta defender the wrong way before finishing at the far post. One week later, he megged an opponent and then scored from long range against Inter Miami CF. In the season finale against the Chicago Fire, he nodded in Carles Gil’s set-piece service.
A goal with his left, right, and head.
The 22-year-old striker is looking for more moments like this in his first full season with the New England Revolution.
“I was very happy and excited when it happened,” Turgeman said via a translator. “I know my abilities, and I know that I have more things to show for the fans, for the team, and I hope to keep those performances for this upcoming season.”
The Revolution signed Turgeman in the summer of 2025, but interest began earlier.
A skilled attacker who excelled with the Israel youth national teams before graduating to the senior level, Turgeman was on the Revs’ radar in 2024. Other clubs, including Rangers of the Scottish Premier League, also had their eye on him.
But Turgeman remained with Maccabi Tel Aviv FC, scoring 16 goals in 32 appearances during the 2024-25 season, helping the club win its second consecutive title.
The Revs acquired his signature in August 2025, signing him through the 2028 season via the U22 Initiative.
“I was very happy to hear that they really appreciated me and they were really interested in bringing me to the club,” Turgeman said. “I’m very happy to be here and will give my all–100% every training, every game–to show them they made the right decision.”
Since his arrival, Turgeman has showcased quick feet, a skill he honed while spending countless hours dribbling as a youth. The quick cuts and movements came naturally.
“It was part of me,” he said
Turgeman turned heads with an unforgettable solo run at the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup. After receiving the ball in the box, he evaded three Brazilian defenders to score a game-winning goal, allowing Israel to advance to the semi-finals in their first-ever appearance in the competition.
“It’s one of my best memories and one of the best moments for me in my short career,” Turgeman said. “It’s a moment where all of the country watched the whole game. So many people saw that goal. It’s a moment that I will take with me forever.”
This is the type of skill he brings to MLS, a move that felt logical to him. He sees it as a competitive league that fits his style of play.
“A lot of spaces, which is one of my advantages, to do one-on-one,” Turgeman said. “I can develop myself very well here. This is the right place for me to show my abilities.”
The transition to the United States has been aided by countryman Ilay Feingold, who served as the translator for this interview.
The two players grew up playing together on Israel youth national teams and against each other in the Israeli Premier League. Turgeman represented Maccabi Tel Aviv, and Feingold played for Maccabi Haifa.
Turgeman called Feingold “a good player, who is always hard to play against.” Feingold noted that his team won when they faced off, one of several moments that elicited laughter during our 20-minute discussion.
Feingold arrived in New England several months before Turgeman, allowing him to serve as a guide to the team and city. One player they spoke about was Carles Gil, who assisted on all three of Turgeman’s goals.
“He's a great player who can help me to score goals,” Turgeman said. “He's a player who helps the team to change in the game. He's also a great person.”
Turgeman has felt welcome from day one, but arriving so late in the season made it difficult to get to know the people or region.
A full preseason has given him a better feel for the team. He sees a group of young players who are “very hungry to prove themselves.” They are anchored by experienced leaders, including Gil, Matt Turner, and Andrew Farrell.
He still has much to learn about New England, as he’s spent the last several weeks in Florida. While he has attended and enjoyed Patriots and Celtics games, he’s excited to see what else the area has to offer.
Turgeman, who lives near Feingold in Boston, enjoys going to restaurants, walking in cities, and watching serious movies.
Feingold describes him as humble and hard-working.
“I think you could see his abilities on the ball, the way he dribbles the ball,” Feingold said. “Of course, he's finishing his top, top, top, in my opinion.”
The 2026 season will mark a new era for the Revolution as they welcome Marko Mitrovic as their head coach. Early reviews have been positive, both professionally and personally.
“We can see a really organized coach that has a specific idea in the game,” Mitrovic said. “As a person, he’s a great guy.”
Mitrovic recently offered an assessment of Turgeman, stating that he’s “definitely a player that has high potential.” His goal is “to work and develop [Turgeman] to become the best version of himself.”
At the end of last year, the Revs deployed a 3-5-2 with Turgeman playing alongside Leo Campana. A formation shift could come in 2026, as Mitrovic has frequently used a 4-3-3.
Turgeman said that he feels comfortable playing up top or out wide. He’s also enjoyed working with Campana.
“First, he’s a really great guy,” Turgeman said. “He welcomed me very nicely last year. On the field, we can compete with each other. We can work very well together. We’re really matching each other.”
While much of the roster is returning, some new faces are ready to make an impact. Turgeman has been impressed with Brooklyn Raines, a 20-year-old midfielder who previously worked with Mitrovic.
Turgeman stated that Raines covers a lot of ground and is very intense, though he’s noticeably calm on the ball.
“He’s young, and he shows that he has big confidence,“ Mitrovic said. “He’s huge. He can help our team.”
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“I’m very excited,” Turgeman said. “New coaching staff, also some new players. We feel like a different atmosphere this season.”
Turgeman kept the ball from the Atlanta game as a memento of his first MLS goal. He also has a game jersey hanging prominently in his house in Israel.
The favorite of his three MLS goals came against Inter Miami. While he was disappointed to have lost, he scored in an exceptional way while elite players, such as Lionel Messi, were on the field.
Such an impressive introduction to the league comes with pressure, but Turgeman said he doesn’t really feel it. He’s just focusing on working hard every day to be the best version of himself.
This is the approach that has successfully guided him throughout his career. His love of the game stems from watching his uncles play. It was around the age of 15 that he realized he could one day play at the highest level.
“This was the moment I felt like I was special and I could make it professionally,” Turgeman.
Turgeman has accomplished a lot already, but there’s so much more that he wants to do, including representing Israel at the UEFA European Championship or FIFA World Cup.
Those things will come by focusing on the daily work.
“This season is the most important thing,” Turgeman said. “I want to reach our goals and targets for the upcoming season. And of course, in time to go to one of the best leagues in Europe, to the top clubs.”
