OCTOBER 1, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
FC CINCINNATI 18-5-11 · 3RD IN EASTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
18-5-11 · 3RD IN EASTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
FC Cincinnati savor Supporters' Shield: "The job's not done" | MLSSoccer.com FC Cincinnati have captured MLS silverware for the first time in club history, winning the 2023 Supporters’ Shield.
FC Cincinnati wins the Supporters' Shield, its first major trophy, securing the best record in MLS PJ O’Keefe
OCTOBER 1, 2023 • DAYTONDAILYNEWS.COM
Toronto FC vs. FC Cincinnati
OCTOBER 1, 2023 • YOUTUBE
FC Cincinnati beat Toronto FC, claim Supporters' Shield Aaron Boupendza’s second-half goal clinched both the MLS Supporters’ Shield and FC Cincinnati’s 3-2 victory over host Toronto FC on Saturday...
OCTOBER 1, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
FC Cincinnati beat Toronto FC, claim Supporters' Shield Aaron Boupendza’s second-half goal clinched both the MLS Supporters’ Shield and FC Cincinnati’s 3-2 victory over host Toronto FC on Saturday...
OCTOBER 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
FC Cincinnati win 2023 MLS Supporters' Shield | MLSSoccer.com FC Cincinnati have reached a milestone moment by winning the 2023 Supporters’ Shield, climbing from Major League Soccer’s basement to peak.
OCTOBER 1, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
FC Cincinnati secures 2023 MLS Supporters' Shield FC Cincinnati improves to 19-4-8 with the win and still has three regular-season games remaining.
OCTOBER 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
FC Cincinnati can clinch MLS Supporters' Shield vs. lowly Toronto FC FC Cincinnati can clinch the MLS Supporters’ Shield with a road victory on Saturday against Toronto FC.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
How FC Cincinnati can win the 2023 MLS Supporters' Shield on Saturday | MLSSoccer.com FC Cincinnati can win the 2023 MLS Supporters’ Shield in this weekend’s Matchday 35 fixtures.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Luciano Acosta - Expected to be available Saturday Acosta is dealing with a minor heel injury and trained away from his teammates Thursday but will be available for Saturday's matchup at Toronto, head coach Pat Noonan told media, i...
Impact Acosta was not spotted in training Thursday, but Noonan quickly said the star playmaker is not injured, and that the team is just managing his workload due to a minor heel injury he's played through in the team's last two matches. The MVP candidate, who has 15 goals and nine assists across 28 appearances (26 starts) this season, should be 100 percent available to take on Toronto.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Junior Moreno - Logs in two clearances Moreno registered two clearances in Saturday's 3-0 victory over Charlotte FC.
Impact Moreno recorded just two clearances against Charlotte Saturday. In his last six matches, the midfielder has registered a goal and an assist with six tackles (two won), six clearances and four blocks.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dominique Badji - Bench role since returning Badji generated two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-0 win against Charlotte FC.
Impact Since returning from injury on Sep 16, Badji has been appearing off the bench for the team. Prior to his injury, the forward had totaled eight starts in nine league appearances, totaling four goals and two assists in that span.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Yerson Mosquera - Starts at center back Mosquera generated one tackle (one won), seven clearances and one interception in Saturday's 3-0 win over Charlotte FC.
Impact Mosquera started at center back Saturday after missing last match with a suspension. He's been competing with Raymon Gaddis and Ian Murphy for the starting center back role, making 22 in 23 appearances. During his first season with the team, he's totaled two goals with 86 clearances 47 interceptions and 40 tackles (33 won).
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Stiven Jimenez - Works in gym Jimenez (lower leg) was working in the weight room in sneakers Tuesday, per FC Cincinnati beat report Pat Brennan.
Impact Jimenez is still working on his return to the pitch as he works on strengthen drills in the gym. He may not be ready to return until the start of the playoffs, as he will need a few weeks of full training before he is an option for the team again.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Arquimides Ordonez - Trains in gym Ordonez (leg) was training outside the weight room in sneakers Tuesday, per FC Cincinnati beat reporter Pat Brennan.
Impact Ordonez is still some time away as he starts to do workouts in the gym Tuesday. He has not played in an MLS match since July 12 as his status of return before the end of the regular season is up in the air.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Santiago Arias - Active on both ends versus Charlotte Arias had three shots (one on target), created two chances and made five tackles (two won) during Saturday's 3-0 win over Charlotte.
Impact Arias was once again a great attacking option for Cincinnati on the right flank, having multiple chances created for the third time over the last four contests. Also, the full-back was very solid defensively and his season-high five tackles helped his side retaining possession and dominating the opposition during the entire match. Appearances on the scoresheet aren't part of the everyday menu for Arias but his peripheral contributions still make him a very valuable fantasy performer.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Vazquez - Active display versus Charlotte Vazquez had two shots (one on target), created three chances and drew three fouls during Saturday's 3-0 win over Charlotte.
Impact Vazquez had another scoreless outing but still made a lot of different contributions up front, creating for teammates and making runs to open holes on the opposing defense for his attacking partners to explore. The striker has disappointing numbers this season after being very prolific last year but maybe he's saving his best for the playoffs.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Roman Celentano - Keeps clean sheet versus Charlotte Celentano made zero saves and kept a clean sheet during Saturday's 3-0 win over Charlotte.
Impact Celentano didn't have any work to do here as his side dominated the entire contest and he had his 11th clean sheet over 30 regular season starts this season without making any save. He'll try to have back-to-back clean sheets for the first time since April next Saturday as his side visits a struggling Toronto side.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Obinna Nwobodo - Logs assist versus Charlotte Nwobodo provided an assist and made four tackles (two won), one clearance and three interceptions during Saturday's 3-0 win over Charlotte.
Impact Nwobodo once again brought his usual defensive contributions to the table but this time he was also able to help on offense, being credited with an assist on his side's third goal. A steady presence in the middle of the park, Nwobodo is one of MLS' most reliable players for fantasy purposes among defensive midfielders.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Aaron Boupendza - Scores in win over Charlotte Boupendza scored a goal off four shots (three on target) and created four chances during Saturday's 3-0 win over Charlotte.
Impact Boupendza was a key player for Cincinnati in their win as he scored the second goal of the game in the 50th minute after picking an assist from Luciano Acosta and also created a lot for teammates. With four goals over seven appearances since being unveiled at his new club, the striker will certainly one of their biggest hopes for the upcoming playoffs.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Luciano Acosta - Scores, assists versus Charlotte Acosta scored a goal off three shots (two on target), made an assist, created five chances and drew two fouls during Saturday's 3-0 win over Charlotte.
Impact Acosta was the star of the show for Cincinnati as he scored a sensational goal in a solo effort started at his own half, dribbling past three defenders and beating the goalkeeper with a clinical finish. He also assisted Aaron Boupendza for the second goal and generated many other dangerous actions. With 15 goals and nine assists over 28 regular season appearances, Acosta is undoubtedly one of MLS' best players right now.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alvaro Barreal - Scores opener in win over Charlotte Barreal scored a goal off four shots (one on target), created one chance and sent in four crosses (one accurate) during Saturday's 3-0 win over Charlotte.
Impact Barreal was one of Cincinnati's best players here, opening the scoring with a stunning goal from a free kick in the first half stoppage time and generating a lot of offense from the left flank. With four goals and five assists over 30 regular season appearances, the midfielder is putting up another productive campaign for the first-seeded Cincinnati and will be one of their biggest hopes for the upcoming playoffs.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
FC Cincinnati's Luciano Acosta named Player of the Matchday | MLSSoccer.com FC Cincinnati midfielder Luciano Acosta, fresh off signing a new contract extension, has been named MLS Player of the Matchday presented by...
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Matt Miazga - Clears suspension Miazga served his one-match suspension and will be eligible for selection for Saturday's match against Toronto FC.
Impact Miazga is set to return to the lineup Saturday following his one-match suspension for yellow card accumulation. In his previous five games, the defender has logged in 24 clearances to put him at an average of 5.3 clearances per contest.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Luciano Acosta! FC Cincinnati captain scores Messi-esque golazo | MLSSoccer.com The return on investment for Luciano Acosta's brand-new contract extension with FC Cincinnati is already paying off beautifully.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
