One of the most surprising stories of the Revolution season so far has been the emergence of Maciel.
After spending a season with Revolution II in 2020, the midfielder got the call-up to the first team in a move that even surprised himself.
“The season was amazing for me because I honestly wasn’t expecting to play. I was expecting to be playing with the second squad,” Maciel said. “It’s very gratifying for me. I’m happy to be playing.”
The Brazilian has started 14 games in 2021 along with making 17 appearances. He has shown a calmness on the ball and hasn’t looked out of place beside the occasional turnover or poor touch.