New England Revolution Defenders Peyton Miller & Ilay Feingold Named to 2025 MLS 22 Under 22 Class

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New England one of four MLS clubs represented on the list by multiple players

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – New England Revolution defenders Peyton Miller and Ilay Feingold have been named to the 2025 MLS 22 Under 22 Class, a list of the top 22 players in MLS under the age of 22 – as voted by on by an expert panel of MLS coaches, general managers, sporting directors, MLS Season Pass talent, and select media. 

A Homegrown product of the Revolution’s esteemed pro player pathway, Miller ranks No. 7 as the youngest player on the annual list, marking the third straight season the Revolution have placed a player in the top 10. Feingold, an Israel international signed via the MLS U22 Initiative in January, enjoyed a successful first season in MLS, landing at No. 17 on the list. The Revolution are one of four MLS clubs represented on the list by multiple players. CLICK HERE for the full 2025 MLS 22 Under 22 class.

Miller, a 17-year-old Unionville, Conn. native, collects his second 22 Under 22 selection after ranking No. 22 on last season’s list. A Revolution Academy product and beneficiary of the Academy’s residency program, Miller has started 25 of his 26 MLS appearances in his first full MLS season, including seven of New England’s 10 shutouts. Miller has netted two goals, including one game-winning tally, with two assists in 2025.

On the international stage, Miller is currently the youngest member of the United States Under-20 Men’s National Team roster at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile. The United States advanced to the knockout stage as the top finisher in Group E, and will take on Italy in the Round of 16 on Thursday, Oct. 9 (3:30 p.m. ET). Miller appeared in all three group matches, and started in a 3-0 win over France. Previously, Miller featured for the United States at the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Indonesia, appearing in all four tournament matches.

Feingold established himself as a key contributor in the Revolution defense during his first MLS campaign. Signed from Maccabi Haifa during the offseason, the Israeli has scored three goals along with four assists in 28 appearances, with 25 starts. Feingold tallied his first two MLS assists on May 10 at Orlando City SC. The 21-year-old also became the second Revolution defender to record a multi-goal game with a brace on May 31 at CF Montreal, adding a game-winning assist.

The right back has represented Israel on the international stage, including a pair of appearances at the senior level. Feingold was also a member of Israel’s roster at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, logging appearances in all three matches. At the youth international level, Feingold has featured over 30 times, helping Israel to a third-place finish at the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup and a runner-up finish at the 2022 UEFA U-19 European Championships.

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