NYCFC suffers injury blow as Brazilian forward Heber tears ACL

Forward Heber moves the ball against the Portland Timbers on Aug. 2, 2020.|Art or Photo Credit: AP

New York City FC can confirm that Forward Héber suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee during Wednesday’s match against Toronto FC. He will miss the remainder of the 2020 MLS season.

Héber is expected to undergo surgery in the near future to repair the tear and begin his recovery process.

Everyone at the Club wishes Héber all the best throughout his recovery.