Legion FC’s Mikey Lopez undergoes successful surgery

By USLChampionship.com Staff, 01/30/24, 1:26PM EST

Veteran midfielder suffered ruptured Achilles tendon, will sidelined for significant part of 2024 season

Midfielder Mikey Lopez has made 125 appearances for Birmingham Legion FC across the USL Championship's regular season and playoffs in the past five seasons. | Photo courtesy Birmingham Legion FC

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Birmingham Legion FC announced on Tuesday midfielder Mikey Lopez had undergone successful surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon.

Lopez’s rehabilitation process will determine his recovery timeline. He is expected to make a full recovery, but the club added he will be sidelined for a significant part of the 2024 USL Championship season.

A former United States U-20 international, Lopez joined Legion FC prior to its inaugural season in 2019. The 30-year-old has made 125 appearances for the club across the USL Championship’s regular season and playoffs, third-most in club history behind only Prosper Kasim (141) and Matt VanOekel (129).

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