Carles Gil (10) looks to make a pass during a preseason match versus FC Cincinnati. Image Courtesy of New England Revolution.
FOXBOROUGH, MA– Midfielder Carles Gil and the New England Revolution have agreed to a contract extension keeping their Designated Player captain midfielder through the 2027-28 season.
He will continue to occupy a Senior Roster slot & Designated Player slot in regard to MLS roster rules.
Carles Gil (10) looks to make a pass during a preseason match versus FC Cincinnati. Image Courtesy of New England Revolution.
Carles Gil is a 33-year-old, 5’7, 146lb midfielder from Valencia, Spain.
A product of the Valencia Youth Academy (1998-2009), Gil has over 400 matches played (29,649 minutes) across the Spain, England, & the United States. Gil signed his first professional contract with Valencia B (2009-12). He then was signed to Valencia CF (2012-15). During his time with Valencia, Gil was sent on loan to Elche (2012-14). During the winter transfer window in 2015, Gil joined English Premier League side Aston Villa (2015-18). During his time with Aston Villa, he was sent on loan to Deportivo de La Coruña (2016-18). His move was made permanent after an obligatory purchase option. He spent further time at Deportivo de La Coruña (2018-19 permanent). In January of 2019, he joined New England Revolution (2019 – present).
In total club career numbers, the midfielder has contributed 67 career goals, 114 assists, along with 50 yellow cards and 0 red cards.
In club career honors, Gil has won the Segunda División (2012-13) & Supporter’s Shield (2021).
In individual career honors, Gil is a 3x MLS All Star (2022, 2023, 2025), 2x MLS Best XI (2019, 2021), MLS Newcomer of the Year (2019), MLS Comeback Player of the Year (2021) & MLS Landon Donovan MVP (2021).
Carles Gil looks to take a corner during an MLS match between New England Revolution & Atlanta United. © Adrian Heinsohn-Roe.
Reflecting on signing his contract extension, Carles Gil stated his happiness in New England & that he was exactly where he wanted to be.
“I’m happy. This is what I wanted, to continue here. New England is my home, not just for me but my family, too. I want to continue doing good things here, trying to help the club, and help the team be better every day. Hopefully, many good things can happen in the next years.”
When discussing whether any factors aided him in his decision to sign an extension, Gil stated, “Obviously, Marko [Mitrović] also is an important part for me to stay here, what I saw in the first weeks from him and his staff. I’m excited for what’s coming. Obviously, this is a young group. It’s never easy but I think it’s a year where we can change many things and I want to be here.”
Gil has enjoyed a decorated career since arriving in New England in 2019. The 2021 MLS MVP ranks as the club’s all-time leader in assists (87) and goal contributions (136). Overall, Gil has netted 49 goals with 87 helpers, including a club-record 28 game-winning assists, across 193 MLS games played, 183 of them starts, throughout his seven seasons with the Revolution. Gil owns an additional two goals and five assists across eight appearances, all starts, in the MLS Cup Playoffs.
“As we prepare to transition to the league’s new summer-to-spring format, it was important that we revise the length of Carles’ contract to remove any uncertainty about his ability to complete the full 2027-28 season in New England,” Revolution Sporting Director Curt Onalfo said. “We are glad to have Carles under contract for the next three seasons, and we look forward to watching him add to his legacy with the Revolution.”
In addition to winning the 2021 MLS MVP award, Gil’s list of accolades includes MLS Best XI selections in 2019 and 2021, 2019 MLS Newcomer of the Year, 2021 MLS Comeback Player of the Year, and five Revolution Team MVP awards. The dynamic playmaker from Spain is one of just three Boston pro athletes to win an MVP award since 2010, joining Tom Brady (New England Patriots- 2010, 2017) and Mookie Betts (Boston Red Sox- 2018). Gil also helped guide New England to its first Supporters’ Shield trophy in club history in 2021.
New England Revolution Logo. Image Courtesy of New England Revolution.
Marko Mitrović & the New England Revolution are currently 1W-1D-1L in preseason. Their next preseason match in Sarasota, Florida is Friday, February 7th versus CF Montreal. For All MLS content, you can find it on MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app.
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