FC CINCINNATI NEWS

Sergio Santos - Still training away from group Santos (leg) is still training away from the group and is not expected to be available for Saturday's game against Colorado, Pat Brennan of USA Today Sports reports.

Impact Santos seems set to miss a second consecutive match, though his availability shouldn't impact many fantasy lineups, as he hasn't started since March 17 and hasn't played more than 15 minutes in a game since that same date. If he can't go Saturday, then his next chance to play would come against Orlando City on May 4.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Roman Celentano - Trains individually Celentano (ankle) was seen training individually on the grass Tuesday ahead of Saturday's match against Colorado, per FC Cincinnati Writer Pat Brennan.

Impact Celentano was supposed to return for the Atlanta clash, however was not fit enough to play as his come back is delayed another week. Since the keeper is continuing his training, a return on Saturday against Colorado is likely, having missed the last three matches with an ankle issue.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

DeAndre Yedlin - Assists in road win Yedlin assisted once to go with four crosses (three accurate) and four chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Atlanta United.

Impact Yedlin created Luciano Acosta's winner in the 64th minute with his second assist in the campaign. The midfielder also led Cincinnati with a season-highs in chances created and crosses. He's been a regular in the squad and came off the bench only once so far.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Luciano Acosta - Scores and assists in win Acosta scored one goal and assisted once from four shots and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Atlanta United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 92n...

Impact Acosta was instrumental to Cincinnati's comeback win on the road, logging his third goal and fifth assist in the campaign in the 62nd and 64th minutes. The midfielder also led his side with a season-high four shots. He did receive his fourth yellow card so far, though.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Orellano - Scores first goal in the season Orellano scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 win over Atlanta United.

Impact Orellano scored the equalizer in the 62nd minute with his first goal in the campaign. The midfielder also took a season-high three shots, the second-most for his side. He's been a regular starter so far, with seven starts in eight overall appearances.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Alec Kann - Makes three saves in win Kann registered three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Atlanta United.

Impact Kann had a good outing and logged his season-high in saves after two starts. He has no clean sheets to his name over that span, though. He will now look for the first against Colorado on Saturday.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

FC Cincinnati rally past Atlanta United, 2-1 Luciano Acosta recorded one goal and one assist to help FC Cincinnati rally for a 2-1 victory over the host Atlanta United on Saturday night...

APRIL 21 • KANSASCITY.COM

Nick Hagglund - Forced off early Hagglund was forced off with an apparent injury during the first half of Saturday's clash with Atlanta.

Impact Hagglund made it 40 minutes before coming off in clear pain and holding his knee. Ian Murphy came on to replace him in the back three, and could be in line for more starts in the coming weeks if the injury is serious.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

FC Cincinnati seeking offense ahead of duel at Atlanta United FC Cincinnati has lost back-to-back MLS matches for the first time in 23 months.Cincinnati looks to break out of its funk on Saturday night...

APRIL 19 • SACBEE.COM

Your Friday Kickoff: Can Atlanta beat Cincy in Miles Robinson's homecoming? | MLSSoccer.com Houston Dynamo sign Olsen to contract extension Houston Dynamo FC have signed head coach Ben Olsen to a contract extension through the 2026...

APRIL 19 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Sergio Santos - Dealing with leg issue Santos will not be an option for Saturday's match against Atlanta due to a leg injury, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Santos is the latest player to get on the injury report for Cincinnati, as he has been added after picking up a leg injury over the week. Luckily, this should only be a minor absence for the club, as he has only played 32 minutes across his last four appearances. He will now hope for a quick return and to be on the team sheet to face Colorado on April 27.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Roman Celentano - Won't play Saturday Celentano (ankle) will not be an option for Saturday's match against Cincinnati, according to manager Pat Noonan, per Laurel Pfahler of Queen City Press.

Impact Celentano will once again be sidelined, as he now misses his third straight match due to his ankle issues. However, he is expected to return to training next week, bringing decent confidence that he will be an option to face Colorado on April 27.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Stiven Jimenez - Back with FCC II Jimenez returns to the reserves side, appearing in three matches since returning from injury.

Impact Jimenez will likely remain in the MLS NEXT Pro league until there is a need for more players with the senior side, already making three MLS appearances. He will also get more playing time with FCC II, starting all three games while already logging in an assist.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Luciano Acosta - Logs assist in loss Acosta made an assist, had two shots (one on target) and created two chances during Saturday's 2-1 loss against Cincinnati.

Impact Acosta had little say in the build-up of plays compared to what he usually does but was still decisive, assisting Yuya Kubo for his team's lone goal with a beautiful through pass just before the hour mark. That's now two goals and four assists over eight appearances for the attacker this year as he starts his campaign looking for another MVP award.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Yuya Kubo - Scores against Montreal Kubo scored a goal off two shots (both on target), created one chance and drew three fouls during Saturday's 2-1 loss against Montreal.

Impact Kubo recovered from the ankle issue that made him a doubt ahead of this game and, after first half, he responded in the second frame with a clinical finish in front of the goalkeeper to momentarily draw things level for his team in the 58th minute. That's now back-to-back matches with a goal for the attacker, who already matched the scoring output of his best campaign since joining Cincinnati, so it's safe to say he's poised for a career year.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Yuya Kubo - Starting against Montreal Kubo (ankle) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Montreal.

Impact Kubo was a doubt with an ankle knock but is now back in the starting XI. The fact he's not even on the bench is a good sign that the ankle injury was extremely minor. Kubo is starting further up the pitch and could have some more offensive involvement.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

FC Cincinnati, CF Montreal seeking bounce-back efforts It doesn’t take long to figure out the theme for Saturday’s match between CF Montreal and visiting FC Cincinnati: Redemption.Both sides are...

APRIL 12 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Miles Robinson - Keeps up starting role Robinson recorded three clearances during Saturday's 2-1 win over RBNY.

Impact Robinson was able to return to the starting XI for FCC since returning from international play, logging in24 clearances with four blocks while holding on to a clean sheet in the last five matches. The defender has also brought his clearances per contest to 4.3.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Miazga - Makes four clearances Miazga recorded four clearances during Saturday's 2-1 win over RBNY.

Impact Miazga continues to get consistent minutes with Cincinnati, playing in every minute of the six games featured in. He brings his average clearances per match to four, while also averaging two tackles per contest as well.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Roman Celentano - Aiming for return vs ATL Celentano (ankle) is making great progress and will look to make a return for April 20 clash with Atlanta, per Laurel Pfahler of the Queens City Press.

Impact Celentano is making a faster recovery than originally expected, following his ankle injury. He has been one of the top keepers in the league before going down on injury, allowing just three goals while holding on to three clean sheets in six appearances. With Alec Kann back, he could see the start, with Evan Louro also another option to play again against Montreal.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Yuya Kubo - Picks up ankle knock Kubo picked up a minor ankle knock that has kept him out of training, however is still expected to be an option for Saturday's trip to Montreal, per Laurel Pfahler of the Queens Ci...

Impact Kubo left Saturday's match with a minor ankle injury, therefore was not able to train most of the week. However, the injury does not seem to be anything serious and is still expected to play against Montreal. He's totaled two goals in the last four matches, totaling 15 tackles and seven interceptions while also starting in all four games in that span.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Santos - Doesn't train Tuesday Santos did not participate in Tuesday's training session, per Laurel Pfalhler of the Queen City Press.

Impact Santos looks to possibly be dealing with a new injury or the same injury he carried into the club's last match, as he was left out of training Tuesday. Not much more is known at the moment, with the club yet to release anything, but they will hope this is only a minor concern and he is ready to go for Saturday's match against Montreal, as he has started in three of the club's seven contests this season.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Luciano Acosta - Bags assist Acosta assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), 15 crosses (two accurate) and seven corners in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to New York Red Bulls.

Impact Acosta looks to have not taken a step back from his amazing season last campaign, as he registered another goal contribution after finding Yuyu Kubo in the third minute for an assist. This gave Ascosta his fifth goal contribution in only seven appearances this season, with two of those being goals and the other being assists. He will now look to pass his amazing 31-goal contributions in 36 appearances from last season, being just behind the mark at this point.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE