Ian Harkes, Carles Gil, and Đorđe Petrović all honored with spots on MLS Team of the Matchday 26

Ian Harkes, Carles Gil, and Đorđe Petrović all honored with spots on MLS Team of the Matchday 26

FOXBOROUGH, MA– New England Revolution goalkeeper Đorđe Petrović, midfielder Carles Gil, and midfielder Ian Harkes have made the MLS Team of the Matchday 26 following Saturday night’s 4-0 victory over D.C. United.

This is Đorđe Petrović’s 5th appearance in MLS Team of the Week this season. He has previously featured in Matchday 10, Matchday 17, Matchday 21, and Matchday 25

This is Carles Gil’s 6th appearance in MLS Team of the Week this season. He has previously featured in Matchday 6, Matchday 7, Player of the Matchday 16, Matchday 18, and Matchday 25

This is Ian Harkes first appearance in MLS Team of the Week this season.

MLS Team of the Matchday 26. Image Courtesy of Major League Soccer.

Đorđe Petrović obtained a starting position in the MLS Team of the Matchday 26 for his performance versus D.C. United on Saturday night. Petrović, who played the full 90 finished the match with 8.0 match rating according to Fotmob. Petrović made 4 key saves throughout the match. His xGOT was 1.07. In regard to passing, Petro went 15/18 (83%) with 5/8 (62%) on accurate long balls. He made 3 diving saves, with 2 saves in his box. He totaled 9 accurate throws with 1 high claim and 13 recoveries whilst in net. He touched the ball 32 times.

Foxboro, Massachusetts: New England Revolution midfielder Đorđe Petrović (99) looks to roll out the ball in an MLS match between the New England Revolution and D.C. United at Gillette Stadium on July 19, 2023. (c) Adrian Heinsohn-Roe

Carles Gil obtained a position in the MLS Team of the Matchday 26 for his marvelous performance on Saturday night. Gil, who played all 90 minutes finished the match with an 9.0 rating according to Fotmob. Offensively, Carles had 0 goals on 3 shot attempts (33% accuracy) with 2 assists. Gil had 76 touches and 12 passes into the final third. The midfielder went 45/54 (83%) on accurate passes throughout the match with 9/13 accuracy on long balls (69%) and 1/6 (17%) on accurate crosses. He went 2/3 (67%) on successful dribbles and was dispossessed 1 time during the match with 6 chances created. He also took 4 corners during the match. Gil defensively was 0/0 (0%) on tackles won with 8 recoveries. He went 5/9 (56%) on ground duels and went 0/1 (0%) on aerial duels won. He was fouled 3 times and committed 2 fouls during the match.

Foxboro, Massachusetts: New England Revolution midfielder Carles Gil (10) looks to turn while dribbling in an MLS match between the New England Revolution and D.C. United at Gillette Stadium on July 19, 2023. (c) Adrian Heinsohn-Roe

Ian Harkes obtained a position in the MLS Team of the Matchday 25 for his standout performance on Saturday night. Harkes, who played 89 minutes finished the match with an 9.1 rating according to Fotmob and received Man of the Match honors. Offensively, Harkes had 2 goals on 2 shot attempts (100 % accuracy) with 0 assists. Harkes had 61 touches and 2 passes into the final third. The midfielder went 45/48 (94%) on accurate passes throughout the match with 1/2 accuracy on long balls (50%). He went 2/2 (100%) on successful dribbles and was dispossessed 1 time during the match with 2 chances created. Harkes defensively was 0/2 (0%) on tackles won with 1 interception and 2 recoveries. He went 4/6 (67%) on ground duels and went 1/2 (50%) on aerial duels. He was fouled 0 times and committed 1 foul during the match.

Foxboro, Massachusetts: New England Revolution midfielder Ian Harkes (14) celebrates his second goal in an MLS match between the New England Revolution and D.C. United at Gillette Stadium on July 19, 2023. (c) Adrian Heinsohn-Roe

The New England Revolution (12-7-4, 43 pts.) head out to Harrison, NJ to face the New York Red Bulls (6-8-9, 26 pts.) in a Leagues Cup Match on Wednesday, July 2nd. The match kicks off in Red Bull Arena at 7:30 p.m. ET on MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app.

(Editor’s Note: For more of Adrian Heinsohn-Roe’s photos, click on the link)

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