Carles Gil equals a Carlos Valderrama record

“Soccer does not wait for anyone; when you lower the level a little, they eat you,” admitted Carles Gil after completing his first season with New England Revolution. The Valencian midfielder does not want to be prey to anyone and proof of this is the level at which he is performing in MLS: after the first 10 days, Carles Gil has 10 assists, something that no one has achieved since Carlos Valderrama, who did it in 2000 wearing the Tampa Bay Mutiny jersey.

“Since I arrived I have understood very well with all my teammates. For a player like me, it is very easy to play with these types of players. They are fast to space and define very well … I am delighted, “said Carles Gil after giving three assists in New England Revolution's (3-2) win over New York Red Bulls and be named MVP of the day. The Valencian midfielder, who came to MLS in 2018 from RC Deportivo, has been in charge of assisting in his team's last five goals in the league and is just two goal passes away from equaling a record shared by Steve Ralston (Tampa Bay, 1999) and Diego Valeri (Portland Timbers, 2013).

“Since Bruce (Arena) arrived, we are becoming a better team. Every time we have better chemistry. My teammates understand what my qualities are and we try to create advantages to score goals “, recognizes Carles Gil, captain and leader of New England Revolution. Those of Greater Boston they chain five consecutive victories and lead the MLS Eastern Conference with two points of advantage over Orlando City, which will be his rival in the next round.