MLS: Matt Turner, Carles Gil Spark Revs’ Resurgence
Written by Patrick Echatah
Matt Turner’s return, a new record for Carles Gil, and a vital three points for the New England Revolution marked a significant turnaround for the club.
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Playing in retro uniforms and cheered on by club legends, the Revs secured a 2-0 win against D.C. United at Gillette Stadium during Matchday 28.
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This victory, fueled by the excellent performances of their returning goalkeeper and their star number 10, snapped a nine-game winless streak.
“We worked really hard this week to make sure the guys were organized,” coach Caleb Porter said after the game. “I loved how we stuck with it in the second half. We had that will to win.”
Turner, the 2021 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year, marked his return to the Revolution on loan from Olympique Lyonnais with a strong performance, securing a clean sheet and making a crucial first-half save against Hosei Kijima.
“Quality,” Porter said of Turner. “You could see in the first couple of crosses, he comes to the edge of the box and plucks it. He makes a couple of key saves, a big one in the first half …his presence, his distribution, really helped us.”
Matt Turner, who was the starting goalkeeper for the U.S. men’s national team, previously played for the New England Revolution from 2016 to 2021. During his time there, he helped the Revs win the Supporters’ Shield in 2021.
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After leaving New England, he spent four seasons playing in Europe with Arsenal, Nottingham Forest, and Crystal Palace. “It was really nice being back,” Turner said.
“Obviously, it was pretty emotional walking out for me, just being back in the stadium, feeling the love from the warmup to before the game, to everything. I love it here. I love New England. It’s really like a home for me.
“… I want to also put in good performances. I always wear my heart on my sleeve when I’m on the pitch, so it felt really nice to be well-received and to be back.”
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