In a thrilling comeback that showcased the resilience of the New England Revolution, Carles Gil delivered a masterclass in second-half heroics, scoring twice to lead his team to a 2-1 victory over the struggling Philadelphia Union on Saturday night. The win extended the Revolution's unbeaten streak to seven matches, a remarkable run that has transformed their season.
The match started with an unexpected twist when an own goal by Will Sands in the 37th minute gave Philadelphia a 1-0 lead, which they carried into halftime. But the Revolution, now 7-3-1 under first-year coach Marko Mitrovic, refused to back down.
The turning point came in the 61st minute when Luca Langoni, fed by Gil, found the back of the net for his second goal of the season. It was a moment of pure teamwork, with Gil's precise pass setting up Langoni's seventh career goal in 49 appearances. Gil, ever the playmaker, notched his fourth assist of the season, adding to an impressive career tally of 86 in 204 matches.
With the score tied and time running out, Gil took matters into his own hands. In the 87th minute, he scored the winner unassisted, rifling home his third goal of the season and the 52nd of his career. The goal sent the Gillette Stadium crowd into a frenzy and sealed a vital three points for the Revs.
Philadelphia, now 1-8-3, endured a night to forget. Goalkeeper Andre Blake finished without a save, a stark contrast to his usual high standards. The Union, who won the Supporters' Shield and Eastern Conference last season under Bradley Carnell, are off to their worst start in club history. Their lone victory came against CF Montreal on April 11, and they entered this match following a scoreless draw with Eastern Conference leaders Nashville SC.
The Revolution, meanwhile, are flying high. They are now 6-0-0 at home this season and 6-0-1 in their last seven regular-season matches, a testament to Mitrovic's impact. The team is tied with Inter Miami at 22 points, just one behind Nashville SC in the Eastern Conference standings.
For New England, this victory was particularly sweet. Philadelphia had won six of the last seven matchups between the two sides, making this comeback a statement of intent. As the Revs continue their four-game homestand, their momentum shows no signs of slowing down.