MAXI MORALEZ NEWS

Inter Miami hosts New York City FC in conference matchup

Inter Miami plays New York City FC in Eastern Conference play

AUGUST 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Plays well off bench in loss Moralez (lower body) had one shot on goal, created three chances, sent in seven crosses (two accurate) and made two tackles (one won) after coming off the bench during Saturday's 3...

Impact Moralez was brought in the 57th minute as part of a double substitution and made an immediate impact as his side dramatically improved from that moment and even drew things level momentarily. The attacker showed he's completely recovered from the injury suffered during the previous game and should be back in the lineup for next Saturday's visit to Inter Miami.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In Saturday's squad Moralez is fit and in the match day squad for Saturday's match with Columbus.

Impact Moralez makes the squad after being a doubt with a lower body injury. The midfielder starts from the bench but is available if called upon Saturday.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Status uncertain for Saturday Moralez (lower body) will be questionable for Saturday's clash against the Crew, according to New York City's injury report.

Impact Moralez picked up a lower body injury during the first half of last weekend's draw with Montreal and he will be a game time decision on Saturday. Santiago Rodriguez could continue in attacking midfield against Columbus if Moralez isn't fit enough to start.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury against Montreal Moralez was subbed out of Saturday's draw against CF Montreal in the 40th minute after suffering an apparent calf injury.

Impact The severity of Moralez's potential injury is unclear at the moment, but Santiago Rodriguez could continue in his place at attacking midfield if necessary. Moralez was replacing a suspended Alfredo Morales in defensive midfield on Saturday.

JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

New York City FC takes shutout streak into matchup against CF Montreal

New York City FC comes into a matchup with CF Montreal after securing three straight shutout wins

JULY 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Scores goal against Miami Moralez took four shots and scored a goal in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Inter Miami. He also created three chances in the match.

Impact Moralez opened the scoring Saturday with a strike from a very tight angle, his first MLS goal of the season. Moralez may need to become a bigger goal threat in order to compensate for Valentin Castellanos' upcoming departure from NYCFC, but his bread and butter will always remain his passing and chance creation.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moralez, Johnson's shut out help NYCFC beat Inter Miami 2-0

Sean Johnson delivered a three-save shutout while Maxi Moralez scored in New York City FC’s 2-0 victory over Inter Miami

JULY 24, 2022 • Associated Press

New York City FC brings shutout streak into matchup against Inter Miami

New York City FC heads into a matchup against Inter Miami after putting together two straight shutout wins

JULY 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Fires three shots Moralez took three shots (two on goal), crossed three times (two accurate) and created three chances during Sunday's 1-0 win over New York Red Bulls.

Impact Moralez was held off the scoresheet as City needed just one goal to beat the Red Bulls on Sunday. The attacker finished with the second highest amount of shots and chances created on the team while leading City with three crosses in the win.

JULY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Red Bulls Moralez (upper body) is in the starting XI for Sunday's derby against the Red Bulls.

Impact Moralez is surprisingly healthy enough to start Sunday despite missing out completely for the midweek match. It's hard to see him going a full 90 after he only went 45 minutes a week ago when he suffered an injury. No matter, he'll have set pieces and is always a threat to make the score-sheet.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out for derby Moralez (upper body) is listed as out in New York City's injury report for Sunday's clash against the Red Bulls.

Impact Moralez missed Wednesday's victory against FC Dallas with an upper body injury, and he has now been ruled out for Sunday's match as well. NYCFC rolled out a new formation in his absence during the mid-week game, but they are likely to return to the 4-2-3-1 with Santiago Rodriguez replacing him in attacking midfield for the derby.

JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Uncertain Wednesday Morazlez will be questionable for Wednesday's clash against FC Dallas after suffering an upper body injury against the Revolution last weekend.

Impact Moralez had to be taken off at halftime of last weekend's win over New England, and his status is uncertain for the mid-week Dallas game. Santiago Rodriguez could replace him in attacking midfield if necessary, with Thiago or Gabriel Pereira able to slot into the lineup on the right wing.

JULY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists three goals in draw Moralez assisted three goals from five chances created, took four shots (two on target), sent in four crosses (three accurate) and made one tackle (won) in Wednesday's 4-4 draw at...

Impact Moralez assisted their second, third and fourth goals in the match as they came back from trailing 3-0 to lead 4-3 in the beginning of the second half. The midfielder now has six assists in the season, but has yet to score. He will now look to keep the momentum against Atlanta on Sunday.

JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Magno scores tying goal for NYCFC in 1-1 tie with Rapids

Talles Magno scored the equalizer for New York City FC in a 1-1 draw against the Colorado Rapids

JUNE 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Four crosses in win Moralez recorded four crosses and created two chances in Sunday's 1-0 win over Chicago.

Impact Moralez is trending back to full health after being held out from an upper body injury. After creating several opportunities for the New York squad, Moralez has proved to be a viable weapon on the starting XI. With two assists and nine chances created in his last four games, Moralez is likely to keep his starting role if his past injury doesn't become a large factor in his form.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist against Columbus Moralez created three chances and assisted a goal in Saturday's 2-0 victory against the Crew. He also made a block, a clearance, an interception and won three of five tackles in th...

Impact Moralez made his first MLS start since the beginning of April on Saturday after recovering from an upper body injury, and he set up a Valentin Castellanos strike for his second assist in his last three appearances. It's possible the 35-year-old sees some rotation for Wednesday's mid-week clash against D.C. United.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ankle injury NYCFC manager Ronny Deila said Thursday that Moralez has suffered a slight ankle twist, but that he expects him to be fit for Saturday's clash against the Crew.

Impact Moralez is still working his way back to full fitness since missing a few games in April with an upper body injury, and now he's questionable -- although probable -- with an ankle issue.

MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in win Moralez (upper body) subbed into Sunday's match against the Earthquakes in the 65th minute, and he took a shot on target and assisted a goal in the 3-0 victory.

Impact Moralez returned Sunday after missing two MLS games with an upper body injury, and he changed the game when he was introduced against San Jose, creating four chances and setting up a Christopher Gloster goal. He will want to be fit enough to start against Sporting KC next weekend.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Espinoza and the San Jose Earthquakes visit New York City FC

Cristian Espinoza leads the San Jose Earthquakes into a matchup with New York City FC after a three-goal showing against the Seattle Sounders

APRIL 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Back in training NYCFC manager Ronny Deila said Thursday that Moralez (upper body) has returned to training and should be available for selection in Sunday's clash against the Earthquakes.

Impact Moralez has missed New York City's last four games in all competitions with an upper body injury, but he is back with the team now and is expected to be fit for the San Jose game on Sunday.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Castellanos leads New York City FC against Toronto

Valentin Castellanos leads New York City FC into a matchup with Toronto following a four-goal showing against Real Salt Lake

APRIL 23, 2022 • Associated Press

Out against RSL Moralez (undisclosed) is not in NYCFC's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Moralez missed both of his side's CONCACAF Champions League legs against Seattle, and he is out once again for Sunday's MLS game. He had started all five league games this season prior to this one, but Santiago Rodriguez is sliding over into attacking midfield with Thiago moving to the right wing in his absence.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Champions League NYCFC manager Ronny Deila announced Tuesday that Moralez will miss Wednesday's CONCACAF Champions League clash against Seattle with an undisclosed injury.

Impact Moralez has started all five of his side's MLS games this season, but he will not be available for NYCFC against the Sounders. His next opportunity to return will be Sunday's league game against RSL.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances in loss Moralez took a shot and created three chances in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Toronto FC. He also won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Moralez continues to be an excellent passing threat for NYCFC -- he averages three chances created per game this season -- but he still is yet to record an assist in MLS. His side will have a week off in the league while they square up against Seattle in the CONCACAF Champions League semifinals.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE