Gil named MVP

New England Revolution midfielder Carles Gil has been named Major League Soccer’s Player of the Year. Gil had a league-best 18 assists, as well as four goals, and captained the Revolution to a historic season. New England won the Supporters’ Shield with a league-record 73 points. Eight of Gil’s assists came on game-winning goals. “For me, it means a lot, especially after the 2020 season, where I had a tough injury and we all went through that pandemic. I was very inspired coming into this season to see my teammates and the collection of players that we have here,” Gil said. “We realized after the 2020 season that we’re a championship-caliber team, we’re a great team.” The Revs were thwarted in this year’s playoffs by New York City FC in the conference semifinals, eliminated on a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw. Sidelined for most of last season because of a bone spur, Gil was also honored last week as the league’s Comeback Player of the Year. The Revolution were 12-1-3 in games in which Gil had a goal or an assist.