Impact Badji left the match after 34 minutes, succumbing to an injury and being replaced by Aaron Boupendza. The severity of the injury should be revealed following the match.
NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
FC CINCINNATI 18-5-11 · 3RD IN EASTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
18-5-11 · 3RD IN EASTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
Dominique Badji - Forced off in first half Badji was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match against the New York Red Bulls with an injury.
Santiago Arias - Starting as expected Arias (leg) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with RBNY.
Impact Arias is in the starting XI after being removed from the injury report earlier in the week. The defender gets the start at right wing-back after a full week of training. Arias' return sends Raymon Gaddis back to the bench after getting two matches in the starting XI.
NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
FC Cincinnati D Nick Hagglund (hamstring) done for season Oct 4, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; FC Cincinnati defender Nick Hagglund celebrates with the Supporters Shield at TQL Stadium.
NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
'Optimistic' Red Bulls bid to subdue top-seed FC Cincinnati Oct 29, 2023; Cincinnati, OH, USA; New York Red Bulls defender John Tolkin (47) dribbles the ball against FC Cincinnati in the second half o...
NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
FC Cincinnati's Nick Hagglund out for season with hamstring injury | MLSSoccer.com FC Cincinnati defender Nick Hagglund will miss the rest of the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs with a hamstring injury, the club shared on Friday.
NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Santiago Arias - Not listed on injury report Arias (leg) is not listed in the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against the Red Bulls.
Impact Arias is trending in the right direction after training fully throughout the week, and the Colombia international is expected to return to the starting lineup on Saturday. Arias should operate as the right wing-back if he starts.
NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alvas Powell - Questionable to play Saturday Powell has been listed as questionable for Saturday's match against the NY Red Bulls due to a leg injury.
Impact Santiago Arias (leg) is expected to return to the starting lineup Saturday, so there's a chance Powell won't play even if he's healthy. He already missed the series opener against New York, however, and the team might not risk him. Powell has been in and out of the starting lineup this season, so his absence is not likely to affect many fantasy decisions.
NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
FC Cincinnati's "vocal leader": Matt Miazga blends worldly lessons with hometown swagger | MLSSoccer.com When Matt Miazga is asked about the keys to FC Cincinnati’s success in 2023, he starts with the kind of answers you might expect. The 28-yea...
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
MLS Cup Playoffs: How to watch FC Cincinnati's second game in best-of-three series After their win against the Red Bulls on Sunday, FC Cincinnati will progress to Game 2 of the best-of-three playoff series Saturday, Nov. 4.
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • CINCINNATI.COM
New York Red Bulls vs. FC Cincinnati: How to watch, stream Round One Game 2 | MLSSoccer.com Top-seeded FC Cincinnati have the Eastern Conference Semifinals within reach when visiting the New York Red Bulls Saturday night in Game 2 o...
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Nick Hagglund - Season over Hagglund (leg) is not expected to be an option for the remainder of the 2023 season, per head coach Pat Noonan per Laurel Pfahler of the Queens City Press.
Impact Hagglund is expected to miss his second match in a row with a leg injury. He's started 14 of the last 15 games played at center back, recording a goal with 63 clearances in that span. Ian Murphy will continue to get the call at center back for the time being.
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Santiago Arias - Trains fully Arias (leg) has been training fully with the team Tuesday ahead of Saturday's playoff clash with the Red Bulls, per Laurel Pfahler of the Queens City Press.
Impact Arias could see a return Saturday after missing the last two matches with a leg injury. He has previously started the last six games, recording 13 tackles (nine won), seven interceptions and seven clearances in that span during his first year in the MLS.
OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
How FC Cincinnati became MLS Cup favorites After a dominant playoffs win, it's worth reflecting on how far Cincy has come
OCTOBER 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Luciano Acosta - Involved in two of three goals Acosta scored a goal and had an assist with his lone chance created while taking two shots (one on goal) and crossing six times (one accurate) during Sunday's 3-0 win over New York...
Impact Acosta scored in the 35th minute and set up Alvaro Barreal in the 89th while leading Cincinnati in both crosses and chances created in the match. The MVP frontrunner has at least one goal involvement in six of his last seven appearances and is the main threat for Cincinnati every time he steps on the pitch.
OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alvaro Barreal - 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
Junior Moreno - Assists with lone chance created Moreno had an assist with his lone chance created while taking one shot during Sunday's 3-0 win over New York Red Bulls.
Impact Moreno set up Alvaro Barreal in the 23rd minute assisting the opening goal of the match. The assist was Moreno's first goal involvement since August despite starting nearly every match for Cincinnati.
OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Roman Celentano - Five saves in clean sheet Celentano kept a clean sheet while making five saves during Sunday's 3-0 win over New York Red Bulls.
Impact Celentano helped Cincinnati win their first match in their best-of-three series by shutting out the Red Bulls on Sunday. The clean sheet was the 13th in 34 league starts for the keeper while his five saves upped his season total to 92.
OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Matt Miazga - Helps Cincinnati to clean sheet Miazga blocked a shot, made an interception, a tackle and three clearances during Sunday's 3-0 win over New York Red Bulls.
Impact Miazga helped Cincinnati keep a clean sheet while tying for the team-high with one interception in the match. Miazga has helped Cincinnati keep a clean sheet in two of their last three matches with Sunday's win being an excellent start to their playoff campaign.
OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alvaro Barreal scores twice as FC Cincinnati top Red Bulls in Game 1 Oct 29, 2023; Cincinnati, OH, USA; FC Cincinnati defender Ian Murphy (32) dribbles the ball against the New York Red Bulls during the first...
OCTOBER 30, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM
FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls
OCTOBER 30, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Alvaro Barreal scores twice as FC Cincy top Red Bulls in Game 1 Oct 29, 2023; Cincinnati, OH, USA; FC Cincinnati defender Ian Murphy (32) dribbles the ball against the New York Red Bulls during the first...
OCTOBER 30, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Great expectations for FC Cincinnati in playoffs vs. Red Bulls Oct 21, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; FC Cincinnati midfielder Luciano Acosta (10) dribbles the ball against Atlanta United FC midfielder Mat...
OCTOBER 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
