MAY 5 • KANSASCITY.COM
FC CINCINNATI 18-5-11 · 3RD IN EASTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
18-5-11 · 3RD IN EASTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
Luciano Acosta scores 17 seconds into match as Cincinnati tops Orlando Luciano Acosta scored his team-high fifth goal of the season just 17 seconds into the match -- the fastest goal in club history -- to lift F...
Luciano Acosta scores for 3rd consecutive game, Cincinnati beats Orlando City 1-0 Luciano Acosta scored a goal for the third consecutive game and Roman Celentano had two saves to help FC Cincinnati beat Orlando City 1-0
MAY 5 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Slumping Orlando City look for positive result vs. FC Cincinnati Two teams on opposite ends of the Eastern Conference table meet Saturday evening as Orlando City hosts FC Cincinnati.Orlando (2-4-3, 9 point...
MAY 4 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Sergio Santos - Will be available vs. Orlando Santos (leg) has been in training throughout the week and will be available for selection to face Orlando City on Saturday, manager Pat Noonan told Laurel Pfahler of The Queen City...
Impact Santos has struggled with a nagging injury this season, but he's been in training all week long, meaning he should be available to play over the weekend. He's struggled to see regular minutes, however, so he's expected to remain a bench alternative in a best-case scenario.
MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Nick Hagglund - Expected to be available Saturday Hagglund (knee) will resume full training Thursday and will be available for selection to face Orlando City on Saturday, manager Pat Noonan told Laurel Pfahler of The Queen City Pr...
Impact Hagglund is expected to recover quicker than initially expected, and the defender could be available for selection against the Lions in case he proves to be healthy enough between Thursday and Friday. That said, Hagglund should remain as a bench alternative even if available as long as the defensive line remains at full strength.
MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE
DeAndre Yedlin - Set to return to full training Yedlin (ankle) will resume full training Thursday and will be available for selection to face Orlando City on Saturday, manager Pat Noonan told Laurel Pfahler of The Queen City Pre...
Impact Yedlin was forced to leave the 2-1 win over Colorado with an injury during the first half, but the fact that he was able to return to training only a couple of days after that contest suggests the injury wasn't as severe as initially expected. If Yedlin proves to be healthy enough between Thursday and Friday, it wouldn't be shocking if he keeps his place in the starting lineup to face Orlando.
MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Roman Celentano - Available for selection Celentano (ankle) has been in full training throughout the week and will be available for selection to face Orlando City on Saturday, Laurel Pfahler of The Queen City Press reports...
Impact Celentano didn't play in the 2-1 win over the Rapids the past weekend, meaning he's missed the last four matches. However, he's been training throughout the week, and given Cincinnati has won just two of the four games in which he's been out, he's likely to return to the starting lineup right away, moving Alec Kann to a bench role.
MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Aaron Boupendza - Set for 6-8 weeks absence Boupendza suffered a broken jaw in an off-field action and is set to miss the next 6-8 weeks.
Impact This is unfortunate news for Boupendza, who suffered a broken jaw outside of football that will see him miss up to two months. He had started the season off on the right foot, totaling two goals while generating 17 shots (eight on target), six clearances and four tackles (two won). The forward is projected to return July the earliest, depending on his recovery.
MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE
FC Cincinnati striker Aaron Boupendza out with broken jaw | MLSSoccer.com FC Cincinnati striker Aaron Boupendza is expected to miss 6-8 weeks while recovering from a broken jaw that he suffered in an off-field inju...
MAY 2 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Luca Orellano - Assists versus Colorado Orellano assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), seven crosses (two accurate) and six chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Colorado Rapids.
Impact Orellano created Corey Baird's goal in the 64th minute to double Cincinnati's lead at home with his first assist in the campaign. The midfielder led his side in crosses during the match. He also logged a season-high six chances created in a great offensive effort.
MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Corey Baird - Scores and assists in win Baird scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win against Colorado Rapids.
Impact Baird was the man of the match for Cincinnati, logging his first goal and second assist in the season to help them earn the home win. The forward started for the second game in a row and eighth overall in the campaign.
MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Luciano Acosta - Scores opener in win Acosta scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-1 win against Colorado Rapids.
Impact Acosta scored the opener in the 42nd minute with his fourth goal in the campaign. and second in a row. The midfielder also led Cincinnati with a season-high nine chances created in the match. He has five assists so far as well.
MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Alec Kann - Makes one save in win Kann had one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win against Colorado Rapids.
Impact Kann wasn't really tested and was doing well until the 72nd minute, when conceded Colorado's only goal in the game. The goalkeeper has no clean sheets after three starts, though. He will look for his first at Orlando on Saturday.
MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Nick Hagglund - Training alone Hagglund (knee) is working away from the team as he continues to recover from injury, per FC Cincinnati writer Pat Brennan.
Impact Hagglund is still working alone after missing last match with a knee injury. This will likely keep him out against Orlando, with Kevin Long, Nicksoen Gomis and Raoul Petretta the set pair tp start at center back.
MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE
DeAndre Yedlin - Away from main group Yedlin (leg) is working away from the team during training Wednesday, per FC Cincinnati writer Pat Brennan.
Impact Yedlin is still recovering from a leg injury that he suffered Saturday, leaving his status for Saturday in heavy doubt. Bret Halsey will likely get the start in place of Yedlin if he fails to return to team training.
MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE
FC Cincinnati acquire F Kevin Kelsy from Shakhtar Donetsk FC Cincinnati acquired forward Kevin Kelsy on loan from Shakhtar Donetsk, the MLS team announced Tuesday.The 19-year-old Venezuela internati...
APRIL 30 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Kevin Kelsy - Loaned to Cincinnati Kelsy has been loaned from Shakhtar Donetsk to MLS side FC Cincinnati, his new club announced Tuesday.
Impact Kelsy is making the trip across the pond for the remainder of this MLS season, as he joined FC Cincinnati on loan with an option to buy. The 19-year-old has 68 professional games under his belt, having played in South America and Europe. He will now come into the club looking to claim a starting spot, although there is a pretty good chance he serves in more of a rotational, with that question being answered when he likely makes his first team sheet in the next week or two after getting integrated with the team.
APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE
DeAndre Yedlin - Departs with injury Saturday Yedlin (leg) recorded no stats in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Colorado Rapids. He was injured and subbed out in the 17th minute.
Impact Yedlin had "shooting pains going down his leg", and the coaching staff decided to be cautious with him, leading to his departure just 17 minutes into the contest. Bret Halsey and Yamil Asad are option to replace him in case he's not able to play against Orlando on May 4.
APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE
Luciano Acosta: MLS MVP reaches another milestone for FC Cincinnati | MLSSoccer.com The reigning Landon Donovan MLS MVP continues to do MVP things.
APRIL 28 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Corey Baird leads FC Cincinnati past Rapids Corey Baird assisted on Luciano Acosta’s milestone goal and recorded his own important second-half tally as FC Cincinnati cooled off the vis...
APRIL 28 • KANSASCITY.COM
FC Cincinnati vs. Colorado Rapids | Full Match Highlights
APRIL 28 • YOUTUBE
Baird scores a goal, assists on another by Acosta to help Cincinnati beat Rapids 2-1 Luciano Acosto scored, Corey Baird added a goal and an assist and FC Cincinnati beat the Colorado Rapids 2-1
APRIL 28 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Surprising Rapids test momentum at FC Cincinnati Two months into the season and the surprising Colorado Rapids remain among the top teams in MLS, along with FC Cincinnati, who were expected...
APRIL 26 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Roman Celentano - Back in full training Thursday Celentano is "back in full training and looking better each day," manager Pat Noonan told Laurel Pfahler of The Queen City Press on Thursday.
Impact Celentano has missed Cincinnati's last three games due to an ankle injury, but he's been taking part in training since Tuesday, and he has a good chance of returning to action against Colorado on Saturday. It's worth noting Cincinnati has lost two of the three games he's missed.
APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE
Nick Hagglund - Out against Colorado Hagglund (knee) won't play Saturday against Colorado due to a knee bruise, Pat Brennan of USA Today Sports reports.
Impact The absence of Hagglund will thin the team's depth on the defensive end, but it seems it won't be a long-term issue. Hagglund could be available to face Orlando on May 4.
APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE
