Things are not looking good for New York City FC ahead of a crucial MLS is Back Tournament match against Orlando City. The club’s head coach Ronny Deila confirmed that their All-Star midfielder Maxi Moralez will be out for this match and is likely facing a lengthy break.

Moralez, who is one of NYCFC’s best players, injured his quad during the 1-0 defeat against Philadelphia Union last week. The full extent of the 33-year-old’s injury will be known after an MRI test, but Deila isn’t optimistic about the outcome.

“As it looks now, he’s out for the game and [could be] out for many weeks,” Delia told reporters in a conference call over the weekend. “Of course, that’s a big setback for us.”

Maxi Moralez has emerged as a key playmaker for New York City FC since joining the club in 2017 from León. Moralez was especially efficient in the last two seasons, racking up 16 goals and 42 assists combined. He has one MLS All-Star appearance and one MLS Best XI selection.

After losing against Philadelphia, NYCFC now must get the win against Orlando City in order to keep alive their hopes of advancing further in the tournament.  Orlando, on the other hand, could secure the first place in the group if they get the win.

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NYCFC announced on Thursday that they have signed Argentinian midfielder Maximiliano Moralez to a two-year extension. Moralez will remain club’s Designated Player under this new deal as well. The financial terms of the deal remained undisclosed.

Moralez is coming off an excellent 2019 MLS regular season, having made 28 appearances in which he scored seven goals and provided impressive 20 assists. The 32-year-old also made his first MLS All-Star appearance this year.

“We’re very excited to have Maxi extend his contract with NYCFC,” – said NYCFC’s sporting director Claudio Reyna. “Since he joined our Club three years ago, his contributions on and off the pitch have been clear to everyone. He’s a role model, a top professional, and the best compliment I can give him is that he makes every player around him better.”

Moralez came to MLS in 2017, signing for NYCFC after his contract with Argentina Superliga side Leon expired. Since then, he made 89 appearances with the club, scoring 20 goals and dishing 45 assists. He also played five postseason games, scoring once and having two assists.

“I’m very happy to extend my contract with the Club for two more years,” – said Moralez after inking the deal. “I want to thank the Club and the fans for letting me be a part of this team. The decision was easy because we are a family, and when you feel that way, it makes it easier. To the fans, thank you for all the support you have given me. I hope you continue to enjoy watching us playing game after game as we try to accomplish our goal of becoming champions.”

Maxi Moralez spent the most of his early professional career in native Argentina, before signing with Italian Seria A side Atalanta in 2011. He spent five years in Italy, playing 147 games in which he scored 20 goals and had 25 assists. Moralez also has one appearance for Argentina’s national team.

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Things are not looking good for New York City FC ahead of a crucial MLS is Back Tournament match against Orlando City. The club’s head coach Ronny Deila confirmed that their All-Star midfielder Maxi Moralez will be out for this match and is likely facing a lengthy break.

Moralez, who is one of NYCFC’s best players, injured his quad during the 1-0 defeat against Philadelphia Union last week. The full extent of the 33-year-old’s injury will be known after an MRI test, but Deila isn’t optimistic about the outcome.

“As it looks now, he’s out for the game and [could be] out for many weeks,” Delia told reporters in a conference call over the weekend. “Of course, that’s a big setback for us.”

Maxi Moralez has emerged as a key playmaker for New York City FC since joining the club in 2017 from León. Moralez was especially efficient in the last two seasons, racking up 16 goals and 42 assists combined. He has one MLS All-Star appearance and one MLS Best XI selection.

After losing against Philadelphia, NYCFC now must get the win against Orlando City in order to keep alive their hopes of advancing further in the tournament.  Orlando, on the other hand, could secure the first place in the group if they get the win.

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NYCFC announced on Thursday that they have signed Argentinian midfielder Maximiliano Moralez to a two-year extension. Moralez will remain club’s Designated Player under this new deal as well. The financial terms of the deal remained undisclosed.

Moralez is coming off an excellent 2019 MLS regular season, having made 28 appearances in which he scored seven goals and provided impressive 20 assists. The 32-year-old also made his first MLS All-Star appearance this year.

“We’re very excited to have Maxi extend his contract with NYCFC,” – said NYCFC’s sporting director Claudio Reyna. “Since he joined our Club three years ago, his contributions on and off the pitch have been clear to everyone. He’s a role model, a top professional, and the best compliment I can give him is that he makes every player around him better.”

Moralez came to MLS in 2017, signing for NYCFC after his contract with Argentina Superliga side Leon expired. Since then, he made 89 appearances with the club, scoring 20 goals and dishing 45 assists. He also played five postseason games, scoring once and having two assists.

“I’m very happy to extend my contract with the Club for two more years,” – said Moralez after inking the deal. “I want to thank the Club and the fans for letting me be a part of this team. The decision was easy because we are a family, and when you feel that way, it makes it easier. To the fans, thank you for all the support you have given me. I hope you continue to enjoy watching us playing game after game as we try to accomplish our goal of becoming champions.”

Maxi Moralez spent the most of his early professional career in native Argentina, before signing with Italian Seria A side Atalanta in 2011. He spent five years in Italy, playing 147 games in which he scored 20 goals and had 25 assists. Moralez also has one appearance for Argentina’s national team.

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