FC CINCINNATI NEWS

Stiven Jimenez - Out of walking boot Jimenez (lower leg) is out of his walking boot as he started light work outdoors following his fractured leg injury, per FC Cincinnati Beat reporter Pat Brennan.

Impact Jimenez is working without a boot and is working on his return from a fractured leg. It is still possible that the midfielder can make it back before the end of the regular season, but will need at least a month at most to return to the pitch and regain fitness before he is an option again.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Arquimides Ordonez - Training indvidually Ordonez (leg) was working individually on the grass ahead of Saturday's match versus Orlando City SC, per FC Cincinnati beat writer Pat Brennan.

Impact Ordonez is still working on his return with individual work on the training grounds. He may not be ready for Saturday after missing the last three games with a leg injury. Overall, the forward has only appeared in eight matches this season and 20 over the last three years with Cincinnati.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dominique Badji - Working individually Badji (leg) was working individually in training Friday ahead of Saturday's match against Orlando City SC, per FC Cincinnati beat reporter Pat Brennan.

Impact It could be too soon for Badji to return Saturday as he continues to work individually following his knee injury. he has not stepped foot on the pitch since July 1 and could remain on the sidelines until after the international break.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Roman Celentano - Extends with Cincinnati Celentano agreed to a contract extension until 2027 with Cincinnati on Friday.

Impact Celentano has spent the last two seasons with Cincinnati and will now be sticking around until 2027 after signing an extension. The 22-year-old has been one of the staples of Cincinnati's lineup since debuting, starting all 55 matches since his first time on the pitch. He is also the club's all-time leader in saves and clean sheets despite his young age.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Team of the Matchday: FC Cincinnati's Luciano Acosta shows MVP credentials | MLSSoccer.com FC Cincinnati are the first Audi 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs-bound team, giving them prime real estate in the Team of the Matchday presented by Au...

AUGUST 31, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Yerson Mosquera - Trains with team on Thursday Mosquera (leg) was back in training on Thursday, ahead of Saturday's match against Orlando.

Impact Mosquera has missed Cincinnati's previous three matches with a lingering leg injury but seems to be close to full fitness after returning to practice on Thursday. If the defender is deemed healthy by Saturday, expect him to be in the starting squad versus Orlando.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Barreal - Delivers critical assist Barreal assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and four chances created in Wednesday's 2-1 win against Atlanta United.

Impact Barreal delivered a game-winning cross in the 80th minute that was directed into the back of the goal by Brandon Vazquez to give Cincinnati the lead and seal the victory. Barreal has sent a total of 150 crosses on the season, with 41 being accurate. He also is up to five assists on the year, tying his career high in the MLS, which was set last season.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Vazquez - Scores winning goal Vazquez scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) in Wednesday's 2-1 victory against Atlanta United.

Impact Vazquez was the hero for his side, as he buried the go-ahead goal in the 80th minute by redirecting a low cross into the back of the net. The goal marks just his fifth of the season, despite finishing with 19 goals last season. It also marked his first goal in his last six appearances, while he recorded six shots on goal through that span.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luciano Acosta - Scores 13th goal Acosta scored one goal to go with six shots (one on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and six corners in Wednesday's 2-1 win versus Atlanta United.

Impact Acosta buried his 13th goal of the season in a critical effort to tie the game at 1-1 in the 75th minute, which set the stage for his squad's late go-ahead goal, minutes later. Acosta's 13 goals on the season marks a new career high, along with his 31 shots on target.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Roman Celentano - Concedes one in victory Celentano made no saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Atlanta United.

Impact Celentano was only tested once and conceded Cincinnati's only goal against in the 10th minute. He was left off the hook for the rest of the match, as Atlanta did not manage another shot on goal. Celentano has conceded 29 goals through 26 appearances on the season, which is well on pace to outperform his previous season, where he conceded 44 goals in 29 appearances.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati becomes first team to clinch MLS playoff spot behind Brandon Vazquez goal

Cincinnati became the first team to clinch an MLS playoff spot after a 2-1 victory over Atlanta United on Wednesday night.

AUGUST 31, 2023

Supporters' Shield next? FC Cincinnati shift focus after clinching playoff spot | MLSSoccer.com FC Cincinnati's star-crossed campaign reached a new level on Wednesday evening.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

FC Cincinnati get two late goals to stun Atlanta United Brandon Vazquez and Luciano Acosta scored late goals for FC Cincinnati on Wednesday night as the MLS leaders bounced back from an early defi...

AUGUST 31, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Acosta and Vazquez score 5 minutes apart, Cincinnati becomes first team to clinch MLS playoff spot

Luciano Acosta and Brandon Vazquez scored five minutes apart in the second half and Cincinnati became the first team to clinch an MLS playoff spot after a 2-1 victory over Atlanta...

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

FC Cincinnati clinch Audi 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs spot | MLSSoccer.com The first Audi 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs spot belongs to FC Cincinnati, continuing the Eastern Conference club’s ascension under head coach Pat...

AUGUST 31, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Live updates | FC Cincinnati without Aaron Boupendza at Atlanta United Aaron Boupendza did not travel with FC Cincinnati to Atlanta on Tuesday. He picked up an unspecified injury in the win Saturday against NYCF...

AUGUST 30, 2023 • CINCINNATI.COM

FC Cincinnati vs. Atlanta United LIVE STREAM (8/30/23): Watch MLS online | Time, TV, channel FC Cincinnati faces Atlanta United in a MLS regular season game on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 (8/30/23) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta,...

AUGUST 30, 2023 • NJ.COM

Aaron Boupendza - Not in squad Wednesday Boupendza (undisclosed) is not in the squad for Wednesday's match against Atlanta United.

Impact It's unclear why Boupendza is not part of the squad for this one, but Cincinnati is likely to miss him upfront. Sergio Santos will take his place, and Boupendza's next chance to return will come against Orlando City on Saturday.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yerson Mosquera - Remains on sideline Mosquera (leg) will not be available for Wednesday's match against Cincinnati.

Impact Mosquera will have to wait for his return after being left out of the squad for the third straight match. It seems the defender's leg injury is still lingering, but he should be back anytime now and could be a good shout to be in the lineup next match against Orlando.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dominique Badji - Left out of squad Badji (leg) was not listed in the squad for Wednesday's match against Atlanta.

Impact Badji is still not healthy enough to return from his leg injury. Badji returned to training about two weeks ago but is still sidelined after being left out of the squad list. He may be available for their next match against Orlando.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta United aim for upward move, battles FC Cincinnati Atlanta United will look to push themselves into the upper echelon of the Eastern Conference on Wednesday when they host league-leading FC C...

AUGUST 29, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Atlanta United Availability Report presented by Piedmont vs. FC Cincinnati | Atlanta United FC Atlanta United hosts FC Cincinnati at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, August 30

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ATLUTD.COM

Yerson Mosquera - Questionable for Wednesday's match Mosquera (leg) remains questionable for Wednesday's match against Atlanta United.

Impact Mosquera will likely not feature in Wednesday's match after still being listed as questionable on the injury report. The defender has now missed the two previous matches with this leg injury and it seems that manager Chris Albright doesn't want to rush him back into action after being listed as day-to-day last week. If Mosquera cannot make the starting XI except Ian Murphy to slot into his position once again.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dominique Badji - Questionable for Atlanta match Badji (leg) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's match against Atlanta.

Impact Badji has been back training for about two weeks now but, is yet to be fully fit as he once again made the availability report for the match against Atlanta. The 30-year-old has a slim chance of making the squad for Wednesday's match and will likely be left out of the team sheet once again.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE