The Revolution’s first win of 2025 came via the left foot of captain Carles Gil, who stepped up to lead New England in the game’s most decisive moments. Gil’s two-goal performance guided the Revs to a 2-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Saturday afternoon at Gillette Stadium, securing all three points and earning himself a well-deserved spot on the MLS Team of the Matchday presented by Audi.

Gil found himself on the scoresheet for the first time in 2025 with a stunning free kick that found the top corner in the 28th minute. After the Red Bulls equalized just before halftime, it was Gil who once again took charge. When Ignatius Ganago was tripped up to earn a penalty in stoppage time, Gil remained steadfast under pressure with the game hanging in the balance, and calmly converted for a New England win.

The Revolution's chief playmaker was everywhere against the Red Bulls, earning his spot on this week’s top XI by dictating the tempo of Saturday’s match and providing a constant threat in the final third. In addition to his brace, Gil created multiple scoring opportunities and made several key passes to produce the Revolution’s best attacking performance of the season so far.

Currently sitting at 13th in the Eastern Conference, Gil’s leadership will be crucial as New England look to build on their first win and find more attacking success in 2025. After going scoreless in the first three matches of the season, the Revolution’s breakthrough performance against New York provided a much-needed spark, but consistency in the final third remains a priority.

With back-to-back road tests in Cincinnati and Atlanta ahead, New England will need to carry the confidence from Saturday’s win into a tough stretch of matches. Maintaining their attacking energy and capitalizing on chances will be key as they aim to climb the standings and establish momentum moving forward.