New England Revolution midfielder Maciel out for up to 12 months following surgery

The New England Revolution are set to be without midfielder Maciel for up to 12 months following successful surgery to repair his left Achilles tendon, the club announced Tuesday.

Maciel underwent the surgery on October 3, performed by Dr George Theodore at Massachusetts General Hospital. His recovery period is expected to be anything between eight and 12 months.

The 22-year-old Brazilian featured 16 times during 2022, his second season in Major League Soccer, starting seven times and playing nine times from the bench. Maciel played 1,281 minutes during the 2021 regular season, helping the Revs win the Supporters’ Shield with a record points total.

Prior to joining the Revs, Maciel played for Botafogo in his native Brazil. The midfielder’s current deal with the Revs runs until the end of the current campaign following an extension triggered in 2021. A new contract is yet to be confirmed.

Despite their success in 2021, the Revs have suffered a miserable 2022 campaign, currently sitting 10th in the Eastern Conference and unable to make the MLS Cup Playoffs.

Bruce Arena’s side travel to the Chicago Fire in their final match of the campaign on Sunday.

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