Diego Fagundez back with Revolution on 1-year deal

Diego Fagundez returns to the Revolution: The Revolution’s authentic homegrown participant has returned to the place his MLS profession started on the age of 16.

Diego Fagundez, 31, is now a 16-year MLS veteran. On Friday, the Revolution announced that the Uruguayan native (who grew up in Leominster) was signing a one-year contract that additionally features a membership choice for the 2027 MLS season. The attacking midfielder might add much-needed firepower to a New England lineup that has seemed in want of reinforcements by way of the primary two video games of the 2026 MLS season (each of which have been losses).

From making his workforce debut as a teen (a game in which he scored) by way of the following decade, Fagundez made himself a fixture in New England soccer from 2011-2020. He was the primary “Homegrown Player” signing for the Revolution in membership historical past, setting a precedent that has been adopted by an more and more achieved checklist of gifted children tracing his footsteps. He’s at present the MLS chief in phrases purpose contributions amongst lively gamers (79 targets and 79 assists over 424 common season appearances).

“After I left New England, I knew I wished to return right here someday to play for the followers who’ve supported me since I used to be a teen,” Fagundez mentioned per the club’s announcement. “I really feel I’ve grown tremendously each on and off the pitch over these previous few years. My household and I are so excited to be again with the membership that gave me my first skilled alternative. The Revolution and our supporters have at all times held a particular place in my coronary heart, and I can’t wait to take the pitch at Gillette Stadium once more quickly representing my boyhood membership.”

The membership shared a video of Fagundez shortly earlier than formally saying his return:

Again the place all of it started pic.twitter.com/YaRYuUCns4

— New England Revolution (@NERevolution) March 13, 2026

After leaving the Revolution, Fagundez loved success with each Austin FC and the Los Angeles Galaxy (the place he received the 2024 MLS Cup).

He heads again right into a New England setup that has struggled out of the gate. The Revolution misplaced the season-opener towards Nashville on Feb. 21, 4-1. The workforce then dropped its second recreation towards the Pink Bulls 1-0.

Including some talent and expertise to the assault may very well be what first-year head coach Marko Mitrović must get into the win column.

New England’s house opener is about for Sunday towards FC Cincinnati at 2:30 p.m.

Trivia: Diego Fagundez ranks second in all-time Revolution targets in MLS. Are you able to title the participant who ranks first on that checklist?

(Reply on the backside).

Trace: The 2005 MLS MVP, he’s now a TV commentator.

Scores and schedules:

The Celtics misplaced to the Thunder 104-102 in a heavyweight NBA matchup on Thursday. Boston will face the Wizards at TD Backyard on Saturday at 6 p.m.

The Bruins additionally misplaced on Thursday, falling 4-2 to the Sharks. On Saturday, the Bruins will likely be on the highway to play the Capitals at 3 p.m.

Boston Legacy FC will make its long-awaited NWSL debut on Saturday towards defending champions Gotham FC. The sport will likely be performed at Gillette Stadium, with kickoff set for 12:30 p.m.

And on Sunday, the Revolution play FC Cincinnati within the membership’s 2026 house opener at 2:30 p.m.

Extra from Boston.com:

Talking of Gillette Stadium: Grass has been laid down on the sector forward of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This additionally implies that the 2 native soccer groups, Legacy FC and the Revolution, will play on it over the following a number of months.

The scene is about. pic.twitter.com/cFgKKvA6Xr

— New England Revolution (@NERevolution) March 12, 2026

Celtics film night time: The day previous to the matchup with the Thunder, Boston gamers loved a film collectively. This led to some pleasing banter, and presumably a regarding quantity of butter Jaylen Brown placed on his popcorn.

Off night time = film night time 🍿🎬@Dwhite921 confirmed afterwards that @FCHWPO is a yapper throughout motion pictures 🤣 pic.twitter.com/5SlDVR8Zrg

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) March 12, 2026

On this present day: In 2018, the Bruins scored three targets in fast succession to tie issues up towards the Hurricanes. David Pastrnak notched a hat-trick, and Boston ended up profitable 6-4 because of five unanswered third period goals.

Day by day spotlight: Although it’s not the sort of spotlight Bruins will significantly take pleasure in rewatching, it’s necessary to offer credit score the place it’s due with this skillful William Eklund end.

Trivia reply: Taylor Twellman