Maxi Moralez
39-Year-Old
New York City FC
MLS
OUT
Injury Knee
Est. Return 11/7/2026
Set for ACL surgery
Moralez has sustained an ACL rupture in his left knee which will require surgery, leaving him out for upcoming months, the club announced Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Moralez ended up facing the worst case scenario following a non-contact injury he picked up during a May 16 game versus Red Bull New York. This issue is likely to mark the end of the season for the veteran, who was tied as the league's second-best contributor of assists with six in 14 matches. At 39, the continuation of his career could also be in doubt following a serious injury, but for now the playmaker will begin to recover from surgery. His place in NYCFC's lineup may be covered by a more defensive-minded Andres Perea in future fixtures.
Moralez ended up facing the worst case scenario following a non-contact injury he picked up during a May 16 game versus Red Bull New York. This issue is likely to mark the end of the season for the veteran, who was tied as the league's second-best contributor of assists with six in 14 matches. At 39, the continuation of his career could also be in doubt following a serious injury, but for now the playmaker will begin to recover from surgery. His place in NYCFC's lineup may be covered by a more defensive-minded Andres Perea in future fixtures.
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Leaves with injury in derby
Moralez was forced to exit Saturday's 1-1 draw with Red Bull New York due to a non-contact injury, Tom Bogert of The Athletic reports.
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Effective in loss
Moralez registered 11 crosses (four accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 2-0 defeat against D.C. United.
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Another assist
Moralez assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and one corner in Wednesday's 4-4 draw versus FC Cincinnati.
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Keeps assisting
Moralez assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus St. Louis City SC.
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Continues to shine
Moralez assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), seven crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 3-2 loss to Inter Miami CF. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 61st minute.
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Set to leave NYCFC
Moralez is expected to leave New York City FC and return to Argentina, according to soccer journalist Cesar Luis Merlo.
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Moralez has an option on his deal that would've kept him at the Bronx until the end of the 2023 season, but the talented playmaker wants to move back to Argentina. He's expected to sign with Racing Club, one of the biggest teams in the country.
Moralez has an option on his deal that would've kept him at the Bronx until the end of the 2023 season, but the talented playmaker wants to move back to Argentina. He's expected to sign with Racing Club, one of the biggest teams in the country.