MARCH 1 • MLSSOCCER.COM
ALVARO BARREAL #21 - MIDFIELDER - CRUZEIRO
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FC Cincinnati loan Álvaro Barreal to Brazil's Cruzeiro | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Loan FC Cincinnati have loaned left wingback Álvaro Barreal to Brazilian top-flight side Cruzeiro, the club announc...
Provides assist in ECF loss Barreal assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-2 loss against Columbus Crew.
Impact Barreal provided the assist for Luciano Acosta's goal just before halftime Saturday, a goal that took the 2-0 lead into the break. However that lead would eventually be erased by Columbus, making Saturday Barreal's final came of the season. He had the best season of his career with Cincinnati this year as he scored seven goals, provided seven assists and kept six clean sheets in 38 matches (36 starts).
DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Whips in 10 crosses Barreal took two shots (on goal), crossed 10 times (three accurate) and created three chances during Saturday's shootout win over the New York Red Bulls.
Impact Barreal was held off the scoresheet while leading Cincinnati in crosses during regulation, but converted his attempt in the penalty shootout. Barreal scored two goals in the best-of-three series against the Red Bulls while crossing 12 times and creating four chances.
NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nets playoff brace Barreal scored two goals while taking three shots (two on goal), crossing twice (one accurate) and creating a chance during Sunday's 3-0 win over New York Red Bulls.
Impact Barreal opened the scoring in the 23rd minute before adding a second goal in the 89th while leading Cincinnati with three shots. Barreal has three goals and an assist in his last three matches while taking eight shots, creating eight chances and crossing 22 times in the same timeframe.
OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Logs assist versus Atlanta Barreal made an assist, had three off-target shots, created six chances and sent in 14 crosses (seven accurate) during Saturday's 2-2 draw against Atlanta.
Impact Barreal was a huge threat on the attacking end, making a lot of plays and posting double-digit crosses, including the one that found Luciano Acosta's head for the goal that ended up being the one that sealed the 2-2 draw still in the first half. With five goals, six assists and 218 crosses, a top-five mark among all MLS players, Barreal will certainly be a heavily-deployed piece during the upcoming playoffs.
OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nets lone goal of match Barreal scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing six times (three accurate) and creating a chance during Saturday's 1-0 win over Miami.
Impact Barreal found the back of the net in the 78th minute scoring the game's lone goal while leading Cincinnati in shots and crosses in the match. Barreal has two goals in his past four matches while taking nine shots and crossing 22 times over the same timeframe.
OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores opener in win over Charlotte Barreal scored a goal off four shots (one on target), created one chance and sent in four crosses (one accurate) during Saturday's 3-0 win over Charlotte.
Impact Barreal was one of Cincinnati's best players here, opening the scoring with a stunning goal from a free kick in the first half stoppage time and generating a lot of offense from the left flank. With four goals and five assists over 30 regular season appearances, the midfielder is putting up another productive campaign for the first-seeded Cincinnati and will be one of their biggest hopes for the upcoming playoffs.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
FC Cincinnati's Álvaro Barreal nominated for FIFA Púskas Award | MLSSoccer.com FC Cincinnati wingback Álvaro Barreal has been nominated for the 2023 FIFA Púskas Award, becoming the second-ever MLS player to earn that di...
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Delivers eight crosses in draw Barreal had two shots (one on goal), eight crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus CF Montreal.
Impact Barreal delivered eight or more crosses for the third game in a row, with his last cross resulting in a foul that led to a penalty. The midfielder has also registered two clearances in the past four games.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Delivers critical assist Barreal assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and four chances created in Wednesday's 2-1 win against Atlanta United.
Impact Barreal delivered a game-winning cross in the 80th minute that was directed into the back of the goal by Brandon Vazquez to give Cincinnati the lead and seal the victory. Barreal has sent a total of 150 crosses on the season, with 41 being accurate. He also is up to five assists on the year, tying his career high in the MLS, which was set last season.
AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Whips in four crosses Barreal crossed four times (one accurate) during Wednesday's 2-1 win over New York Red Bulls.
Impact Barreal was held off the scoresheet while sending in the second most crosses on the team in the match. The midfielder has just one goal involvement in his past seven matches, but is one of the best floor options in MLS for fantasy players with the fifth most crosses in the league to go along with 45 chances created.
JULY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores beauty in draw Barreal scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), eight crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Charlotte FC.
Impact Barreal scored a stunner in the 68th minute to bring Cincinnati level in Saturday's draw. This was only his third goal of the season so far. The 22-year-old has burst onto the scene this season as a top ball distributor for the team and has been an influential factor in their top of the table performance. Thus far this season he has racked up eight goal contributions, 45 chances created and 128 crosses.
JULY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nine crosses in draw Barreal had three shots (one on goal), nine crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus New England Revolution.
Impact Barreal's brilliant volume continues with yet another high volume showing Saturday. The wing-back has earned six goal contributions in 2023 but the real story is his 120 crosses in just 20 starts. Barreal has also created a career-high of 44 chances, a big reason why he's on pace to blow past his previous high of four primary assists.
JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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Takes four shots in loss Barreal took four shots and created two chances in Saturday's 3-0 defeat against D.C. United. He also made a clearance and won one of one tackles in the match.
Impact Barreal wasn't able to prevent his side from suffering just its second league loss of the season on Saturday, but he's now posted 16 shots and 11 chances across his last six games from left wing-back.
JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Three shots in win Barreal had three shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 3-0 win over Toronto FC.
Impact Barrel recorded three shots (one on target) Wednesday, his fifth match this season with three or more. He also created one chance, recorded four crosses (one accurate) and took two corners in his 77 minutes of playing time.
JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
'You couldn't dream that any better!' | Outrageous volley in US Open Cup FC Cincinnati's Alvaro Barreal scored this outrageous volley in the US Open Cup quarter-finals against the Pittsburgh Riverhounds.
JUNE 7, 2023 • SKY.COM
WATCH: Alvaro Barreal's stunning golazo in US Open Cup quarterfinals | MLSSoccer.com Did he really just do that?
JUNE 7, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Eight crosses in win Barreal attempted eight crosses (three accurate) and three shots (none on target) in Saturday's 1-0 win over Chicago Fire.
Impact Barreal was unable to follow up on his goal in mid-week with more attacking returns, but he was the most threatening player on the pitch, ranking first for both crosses and shots. He has started every game so far and has two goals and four assists.
JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores freekick Barreal scored one goal to go with three shots (one on target) in Wednesday's 3-1 victory against New York City FC.
Impact Barrell scored a freekick for the team's second goal Wednesday. He's earned a spot in the starting XI in every match this season, recording two goals, four assists, 31 crosses and 35 tackles (26 won) thus far.
JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Plays well in rivalry win Barreal took two shots (one on target) and created a chance in Saturday's 3-2 victory against the Crew. He also made three clearances, two interceptions and won three of four tackl...
Impact Barreal performed well on both sides of the ball from left wing-back on Saturday and was a big part in his side's important win over Hell is Real derby rivals Columbus.
MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sends in five crosses in win Barreal generated one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Wednesday's 3-0 win over CF Montreal.
Impact Barreal had a good all-around performance to help Cincinnati win three points at home. The midfielder registered the second-most crosses and tackles for his side before subbing off in the 75th minute. He started in all the 12 games in the season so far, logging one goal and four assists.
MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in victory Barreal scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-1 win against D.C. United.
Impact Barreal scored Cincinnati's second goal in the 73rd minute assisted by Luciano Acosta. He also made three tackles and one interception. This was his only goal of the season. He has however assisted thrice in the last four games and has the second most assists in the league (4) only behind Thiago Almada. He was replaced in the 79th minute by Raymon Gaddis.
MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
