FC CINCINNATI NEWS

Boupendza scores late to help Cincinnati earn 1-1 draw with Charlotte Aaron Boupendza scored in the second minute of stoppage time and FC Cincinnati rallied for a 1-1 draw with Charlotte FC

MARCH 31 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Charlotte FC vs. FC Cincinnati odds, picks and predictions Charlotte FC (2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses) welcomes FC Cincinnati (3-2-0) to Bank of America Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET...

MARCH 30 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Obinna Nwobodo - Option off bench Nwobodo (leg) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Charlotte.

Impact Nwobodo was spotted in training throughout the week and he appears set to make a full return as he is back on the bench. The midfielder wasn't deemed fit enough for the starting XI, meaning he may have to wait until an April 6 clash with RBNY to get back in the first team.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Defense to be on display when Cincinnati visits Charlotte FC Cincinnati look to remain undefeated when they visit Charlotte FC on Saturday night in a battle of two of the league’s stingiest defenses...

MARCH 30 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

FC Cincinnati sign midfielder Yamil Asad | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing FC Cincinnati have signed Argentine midfielder Yamil Asad through the 2024 MLS season with an option for 20...

MARCH 28 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Obinna Nwobodo - Will be available Saturday Nwobodo (leg) is expected to be available for selection Saturday against Charlotte, manager Pat Noonan told media, including Lauren Pfahler of The Queen City Press, on Thursday.

Impact The central midfielder has been a regular starter for Cincinnati, and while his involvement in Thursday's session will be pivotal in determining his availability for the matchup against Charlotte, Noonan's words indicate he'd at least make the bench. Nwobodo started all three games played for the team while generating 11 tackles (six won), four interceptions and three clearances.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Yamil Asad - Joins FC Cincinnati Cincinnati have signed Asad to a one-year contract with an option for the 2025 campaign, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Asad will add depth in several positions, as he can be deployed as a second striker, an attacking midfielder and even a wing-back in Cincinnati's current tactical scheme. It remains to be seen when he might be available, however, as he was a free agent and needs to ramp up from a physical perspective.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Obinna Nwobodo - Integrates to group training Nwobodo (leg) began to train with the team, but was only involved in parts of it, per Laurel Pfahler of the Queens City Press.

Impact Nwobodo is back on the grass and training with the ball and his teammates following his leg injury. He will aim to be fit for April 6 match versus RBNY, barring any setbacks. The midfielder started all three games played for the team while generating 11 tackles (six won), four interceptions and three clearances.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Kipp Keller - Seen back with group Keller (undisclosed) was warming up with the group after coming off injured against NYCFC, per Laurel Pfahler of the Queens City Press.

Impact Keller is slowly integrating to training after picking up an undisclosed injury last Saturday. He's started all four matches played, recording 14 clearances, winning all five tackles attempted while also making six blocks.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Miles Robinson - Back with Cincinnati Robinson is back with FCC after winning the Nations League title with the USMNT, per FC Cincinnati beat writer Pat Brennan.

Impact Robinson is set to return to the lineup with Cincinnati after missing last match while on international duty with the USMNT. He had started and played in all 90 minutes in the games featured, recording a goal with 20 clearances, eight tackles and four blocks.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Obinna Nwobodo - Starts jogging Nwobodo (leg) has begun jogging on the grass Tuesday, per FC Cincinnati beat writer Pat Brennan.

Impact Nwobodo is working on his return to the pitch after missing the last two matches with a leg injury. He is still about a week out from returning, where he will likely not be an option for Saturday's trip to Charlotte. In the meantime, Pavel Bucha and Yaya Kubo will continue to get the start in the midfield for the team.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

DeAndre Yedlin - Decent in the defense Yedlin recorded one cross, four tackles (four won) and four interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus New York City FC.

Impact Yedlin saw one of his better performances since joining the club in March, not only registering one clearance, four tackles won and four interceptions in the defense but also adding on one cross and a chance created in the attack. He has now started in the club's past two matches after beginning on the bench in his first game with the team, having recorded two chances created, four interceptions and six tackles during his two starts with Cincinnati.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Corey Baird - Notches assist Saturday Baird assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 victory against New York City FC.

Impact Baird saw his first assist and goal contribution of the season Saturday, finding Luciano Acosta in the 57th minute for the lone goal of the contest. The attacker has now started in all five matches this season, registering seven chances created and eight shots, adding on five tackles and four clearances in the defense.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Luciano Acosta - Nets lone goal in win Acosta scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus New York City FC. In addition, he was gi...

Impact Acosta saw an early blunder after receiving a yellow card in the 20th minute but bounced back by leading his team to a win with a goal in the 57th minute off of a Corey Baird assist. This gave Acosta his third goal contribution in his last two matches and his second match in a row with a goal, now having four goal involvements this campaign. He will hope to keep up this type of production, as he looks set to be in the MVP race again after taking the award home last season.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Roman Celentano - Clean sheet against NYCFC Celentano made four saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus New York City FC.

Impact Celentano kept a strong hand in goal Saturday, as he stopped all four shots he faced on target to lead his team to a clean sheet and win against NYCFC. He has now earned three clean sheets in the club's first five matches of the season, only allowing two goals while making 17 saves. He will face Charlotte in the club's next contest on Saturday.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Luciano Acosta scores again to lift FC Cincinnati past NYCFC Luciano Acosta scored his second MLS goal in as many games and third straight in all competitions to lift FC Cincinnati to a 1-0 victory ove...

MARCH 24 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

History! FC Cincinnati star Luciano Acosta joins prestigious MLS club  | MLSSoccer.com He's done it again! Luciano Acosta has added another magical moment to his legacy at FC Cincinnati, as his game-winner in Saturday's 1-0 vic...

MARCH 24 • MLSSOCCER.COM

FC Cincinnati aim for a winning streak, face NYCFC FC Cincinnati will try to notch their first back-to-back wins of the season on Saturday night when they host an New York City FC squad that...

MARCH 22 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Obinna Nwobodo - Earns questionable tag Nwobodo (leg) was upgraded to questionable for Saturday's match against NYC FC.

Impact Nwobodo didn't train earlier in the week but is now upgraded to questionable. The midfielder will be a consistent starting option when deemed fully fit and available, though the fact he didn't train throughout the week puts him on the more doubtful side of questionable.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

FC Cincinnati loan Marco Angulo to Ecuador's LDU Quito | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Loan FC Cincinnati have loaned midfielder Marco Angulo to Ecuadorian top-flight side LDU Quito, the club announced...

MARCH 21 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Yuya Kubo - Scores in start Kubo scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus New England Revolution.

Impact Kubo got the start in the midfield Saturday and scored his first goal of the season during the win. He could see more playing time if Obinna Nwobodo is set for a longer absence, having already started three times in four appearances to open up the campaign while also totaling three assists in 29 games in 2023.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Luciano Acosta - Scores, assists off bench Acosta scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and four chances created in Sunday's 2-1 victory over New England Revolution. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the...

Impact Acosta only played the second half Saturday and still managed to contribute to both goals during the win against New England. This puts him at one goal and two assists in four appearances, starting three times while totaling 18 chances, 26 crosses (11 won) and 11 shots (three on target).

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Roman Celentano - Six saves in win Celentano made six saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 victory over New England Revolution.

Impact Celentano managed to allow just one goal against New England while also making six saves in the process. He's only allowed two goals in four appearances, making 13 saves while holding on to two clean sheets. The keeper will welcome NYCFC for the game on Saturday, who have scored three goals in the last four contests.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Miazga - Dominant in win Miazga had five tackles (two won) and six clearances in Sunday's 2-1 victory against New England Revolution.

Impact Miazga continues to be one of the league's best defenders, having started the three straight matches since returning from suspension. He's already recorded 14 clearances, seven tackles, three blocks while holding on to one clean sheet.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE