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Contract expired Hagglund's contract has expired, though he remains in negotiations with Cincinnati.

Impact Hagglund is still in negotiations with Cincinnati, though if he can't agree to a new deal then he will be departing the club. The defender was limited by injuries in 2024, making just 10 appearances (six starts.) He played a huge role in the previous seasons though, and when fit, he should be a major contributor.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Option declined Asad's option for 2025 was declined, Cincinnati announced.

Impact Asad won't be back in Cincinnati for 2025, after his contract option was declined. The forward had a good season in 2024, scoring four times and adding five assists. The forward remains in negotiations with Cincinnati, and could return on a new contract.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Returning to Cincinnati Santos is returning to Cincinnati after his option for 2025 was picked up.

Impact Santos will be back in Cincinnati in 2025 after another solid season as a backup option. He's never managed to take over a full-time starting role in MLS, but he's always been extremely efficient in limited minutes. In 2024 Santos produced three goals and two assists in just six starts.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Option exercised Robinson's option for 2025 was picked up, Cincinnati announced.

Impact Robinson was the big-name acquisition for Cincinnati in the offseason and he lived up to the hype. He was excellent across 28 starts for the club and was an absolute rock in the backline. He remains one of the absolute best defenders in MLS heading into 2025.

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Option picked up Nwobodo's option for 2025 was picked up, Cincinnati announed.

Impact Nwobodo will be back in Cincinnati for 2025 after his option was picked up. The midfielder is also dealing with an ankle injury, but is hoping to be fit and available for pre-season. The midfielder played a huge role for the third straight season, making 33 appearances (32 starts.)

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rapids collect Chidozie Awaziem, Ian Murphy in trade with FC Cincinnati The Colorado Rapids announced a trade to acquire Chidozie Awaziem and Ian Murphy from FC Cincinnati on Monday, adding two defenders to stren...

1 DAY AGO • KANSASCITY.COM

Traded to Colorado Awaziem was traded to Colorado Rapids from FC Cincinnati, the club announced.

Impact Awaziem is set to join Colorado, bringing with him valuable experience from his time in Europe. Last season, he started 10 matches, registering two assists, six chances created, and 24 clearances, demonstrating his all-around contribution on the pitch. He arrives at a team that had a strong season, reaching the playoffs after finishing last in 2023. Awaziem will look to help the team build on their strong performances this season in the upcoming campaign.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Colorado Rapids acquire Awaziem, Murphy from FC Cincinnati | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Trade - COL receive: Chidozie Awaziem, Ian Murphy - CIN receive: Up to $1.2m GAM, sell-on fee Colorado Rapids have...

1 DAY AGO • MLSSOCCER.COM

FC Cincinnati permanently acquire Luca Orellano | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Purchase option FC Cincinnati have permanently acquired Luca Orellano from Vasco da Gama, the club announced Monday...

DECEMBER 2 • MLSSOCCER.COM

FC Cincinnati signs Togo striker Kévin Denkey for MLS-record $16.2 million fee

FC Cincinnati has signed Togo striker Kévin Denkey from Belgian club Cercle Brugge on a contract through 2028 in what the Major League Socce...

NOVEMBER 21

FC Cincinnati signs Togo striker Kévin Denkey for MLS-record $16.2 million fee

FC Cincinnati sign DP striker Kévin Denkey | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing FC Cincinnati have acquired striker Kévin Denkey from Belgian top-flight side Cercle Brugge, the club annou...

NOVEMBER 21 • MLSSOCCER.COM

FC Cincinnati Break MLS Transfer Record for Incoming Striker, per Report FC Cincinnati has broken the MLS transfer record to bring in a new starting striker for the 2025 season.

NOVEMBER 19 • THESTATE.COM

Plans to start work Miazga (knee) is scheduled to make a return to the grass with light work next week, reports Laurel Pfahler of the Queens City Press.

Impact Miazga underwent PCL surgery back in June, not being able to hit the grass since. Since the defender is schedule to return to the grass next week, he is on the right track to be fit for the start of the 2025 campaign, which will also be his final year his contract with Cincinnati.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Played with ankle injury Nwobodo played the final matches of the season with an injured ankle and is set to undergo treatment during the offseason, per Laurel Pfahler of the Queens City Press.

Impact Nwobodo completes his third full season in Cincinnati as a starter in the midfield. He assisted once while leading the team in assists with 74, while also collecting 58 interceptions and 34 clearances. Nwobodo will use the offseason to recover from his ankle injury and aim for a return in 2025, where he has an option for an extra season if Cincinnati decides to pick that option up.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

MLS player dies at 22: 'He will be missed' Marco Angulo, a midfielder for FC Cincinnati of MLS, died Monday due to injuries he sustained during a car crash in his native Ecuador in Oc...

NOVEMBER 12 • CLEVELAND.COM

Cincinnati FC's Marco Angulo dies of crash-related injuries FC Cincinnati midfielder Marco Angulo died Monday from injuries he suffered in an accident in his native Ecuador in October.He was 22.The Ec...

NOVEMBER 12 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

FC Cincinnati's Marco Angulo dies after car crash in Ecuador FC Cincinnati midfielder Marco Angulo has died from injuries he sustained from a car crash, the MLS franchise and Ecuadorian Football Associ...

NOVEMBER 12 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

FC Cincinnati midfielder Marco Angulo passes away at 22 | MLSSoccer.com Major League Soccer is mourning the passing of FC Cincinnati midfielder Marco Angulo, who passed away on Monday evening following a battle w...

NOVEMBER 12 • MLSSOCCER.COM

FC Cincinnati: What we learned in 2024 & what comes next | MLSSoccer.com Even when things were going great for FC Cincinnati this year, there was always an underlying current of chaos and… incompleteness, maybe? T...

NOVEMBER 11 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Solid effort in loss Orellano generated six shots (three on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 0-0 (6-5) penalty shootout loss against New York City FC.

Impact Orellano had one of the best chances to get a goal for Cincinnati, however he was denied three times by Matt Freese that saw his season come to end end during penalties Saturday. He had an impressive first year in MLS since joining from Vasco da Gama on loan, making 11 goals with five assists while averaging about 2.8 shots and 4.2 crosses per game. He is set to return to his parent club until the club decides what to do for his future.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Three clearances to end year Robinson registered two tackles (one won), three clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 0-0 (6-5) penalty shootout defeat against New York City FC.

Impact Robinson was able to make three clearances with two tackles while scoring a penalty during the shootout Saturday. Since Matt Miagza went down on season ending injury, Robinson took over as the leader in the back line, while also missing a few matches serving time at the Copa America tournament and the Olympic Games with the United States. This resulted in 28 starts in 28 appearances, scoring once while making 94 clearances, 51 tackles (36 won) and 36 clearances while making 13 blocks with five clean sheets during his first campaign with Cincinnati. The defender only signed through 2024, with a club option for 2025 if the club decides to keep him another year.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Ends campaign scoreless Acosta recorded one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 0-0 (6-5) penalty shootout defeat versus New York City FC.

Impact Acosta had failed to score a goal in the last four matches to end the season on a scoreless drought. Nevertheless, he's been able to live up post MLS MVP winner from 2023, starting 32 times in 35 appearances, collecting 14 goals with 17 assists while averaging about 2.6 shots, 3.4 chances created and 4.8 crosses per game, continuing to make him one of the best attackers in the league. Acosta is guaranteed to return for 2025 after signing a three year contract at the end of 2023.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Beaten in shootout Celentano recorded one save and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 0-0 (6-5) penalty shootout loss versus New York City FC.

Impact Celentano kept a clean sheet during regulation, however was just beaten during the shootout against NYCFC to end his season. He ends the 2024 year making 33 starts in 33 MLS appearances, allowing 45 goals while making 94 saves with nine clean sheets, equaling to an average of 2.8 saves per game. The keeper will return for a third season on his four year contract extension, having been with Cincinnati since 2022.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

New York City FC beats Cincinnati in shootout, moves on to East semis FC Cincinnati and New York City FC couldn’t decide a winner after neither side scored over 90 minutes, but Matt Freese moved NYCFC on to the...

NOVEMBER 10 • KANSASCITY.COM

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