March 7, 2024 – Major League Soccer (MLS) – New England Revolution News Release
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – New England Revolution captain and midfielder Carles Gil (pronounced CAR-LESS HEEL) has signed a multi-year contract extension guaranteed through the 2026 Major League Soccer season, with an additional one-year club option for 2027, and will continue to occupy a Designated Player slot on New England’s roster. Now in his sixth season with New England, the 2021 Landon Donovan MLS Most Valuable Player, two-time MLS Best XI selection, three-time MLS All-Star, and three-time Revolution Team MVP is the league leader in assists since his arrival in 2019 and ranks fourth in club history with 112 goal contributions in all competitions.
Few athletes in any league have been as dominant in their sport as Carles Gil since his arrival to Major League Soccer in 2019, when he was named the MLS Newcomer of the Year. Gil is the only Boston athlete in the five major men’s professional sports to win his league’s Most Valuable Player honor since 2019, and one of only three to do so since 2010 (Tom Brady in 2010 and 2017; Mookie Betts in 2018). Gil’s career rate of 0.47 assists per game is currently the fourth best in MLS regular season history, while his rate of 0.50 assists per 90 minutes played is seventh best all-time (minimum 20 assists).
“During my time in New England with the Revolution, I have been able to rediscover my joy on the field and I am at my happiest when I am playing winning football for our supporters. I have cherished my last five years with the club and enjoy the competitive league, playing with my teammates, and our great fans,” Gil said. “I have so much more to give to this club and the supporters, who give me all their backing and confidence as their captain. For Maria, Marco, and I, Boston has become our home. I am excited to continue my career in New England and will give everything on the pitch to win trophies for this club.”
In the MLS regular season and playoffs, Gil has logged an MLS-best 68 assists, 11 more than the next-closest player since he arrived in the league. His 63 regular season helpers place him second in the club’s record books, only 10 shy of the all-time lead. From 2021-23, the Valencia, Spain native logged 47 assists in league play, tied for fifth most by any MLS player in a three-season span. After scoring an MLS Goal of the Matchday contender in the 2024 season opener at D.C. United, the Revolution’s offensive catalyst is now just two…
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