Diego Fagundez returns to New England on a one-year deal, adding veteran creativity to a struggling attack. For bettors, his arrival makes the Revolution’s goals market more enticing—consider backing New England to score over 1.5 goals at home or a player prop for Fagundez to record a goal or assist in the home opener vs FC Cincinnati.
Diego Fagundez Returns to New England Revolution
Diego Fagundez, the Revolution’s first homegrown signing, is back in New England on a one-year contract with a club option for 2027. The 31-year-old attacking midfielder, now a 16-year MLS veteran, returns to the club where he debuted at 16 and scored in his first appearance.
Contract Details and Career Highlights
Fagundez arrives after successful stints with Austin FC and LA Galaxy, including an MLS Cup with the Galaxy in 2024. He leads active MLS players in combined goal contributions with 79 goals and 79 assists over 424 regular-season appearances. Fagundez said he’s excited to return to the club that gave him his first professional chance and to play again at Gillette Stadium.
What Fagundez Brings to the Revolution
New England has struggled through the opening two matches of the 2026 MLS season, conceding four in the opener and falling 1-0 in the second game. Fagundez offers playmaking, goal-scoring experience and a proven track record of creating chances—qualities that could immediately strengthen the Revolution’s attacking options under first-year head coach Marko Mitrović.
Immediate Match Context and Betting Angle
The Revolution host FC Cincinnati in the 2026 home opener on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Fagundez’s signing should shift short-term expectations: bettors may find value on markets tied to New England scoring (team total goals over 1.5) or on individual player props such as Fagundez to record a goal or an assist in the match. His presence also increases the appeal of live-game handicap markets if he influences early momentum.
Local Scores and Schedule Notes
Celtics: Lost 104-102 to Oklahoma City; next game vs Washington at TD Garden on Saturday at 6 p.m.
Bruins: Lost 4-2 to the Sharks; next game at Washington on Saturday at 3 p.m.
Boston Legacy FC (NWSL debut): Hosts defending champions Gotham FC at Gillette Stadium on Saturday, kickoff 12:30 p.m.
Revolution: Home opener vs FC Cincinnati on Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
Trivia
Diego Fagundez ranks second in all-time Revolution MLS goals. Who is first? Answer: Taylor Twellman.
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