It will unfortunately rule her out for the remainder of the 2022/23 season.
Maria will be working with our medical team on her rehabilitation, and we look forward to seeing her back in red again very soon.
In a sign of her character, Maria said: “I’ve been knocked down many times before, and I will again bounce back even stronger and better than ever.
“Tough times don’t last, but tough people do. See you next season, Reds.”
United Women are currently preparing for a double header against Brighton & Hove Albion.
The first of those matches is an important WSL fixture at Broadfield Stadium on Saturday, when kick-off is scheduled for 11:30 BST.