FC CINCINNATI NEWS

Santiago Arias - Scores goal against Nashville Arias took two shots and scored a goal in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Nashville SC. He also made an interception and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Arias bagged his second goal of the season on Saturday as his side eventually took down a tough Eastern Conference opponent in Nashville. He's started five of Cincinnati's last six matches at right wing-back after an inconsistent start to the campaign.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luciano Acosta - Scores penalty, records assist Acosta scored a goal and assisted another one in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Nashville SC. He also won two of three tackles, and he took three shots and created five chances ove...

Impact Acosta's incredible form continued Saturday as he converted from the penalty spot and then set up the eventual game winner for Santiago Arias. Acosta has 11 goals and five assists across his last 13 league appearances since the start of May heading into the All-Star game and then the Leagues Cup.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The Enquirer The fact Luciano Acosta is pursuing U.S. citizenship for professional and familial reasons made images of him at the White House more poignant.

JULY 19, 2023 • CINCINNATI.COM

White House lawn turns to playground for kids' soccer clinic

Children donning jerseys of their favorite Major League Soccer teams joined first lady Jill Biden and players from FC Cincinnati, DC United, Chicago Fire and other teams for a yout...

JULY 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Luciano Acosta reflects on DC return for All-Star: "Always in my heart" | MLSSoccer.com WASHINGTON – He left D.C. United in 2019 “with a lot of pain,” in his own words, and today he’s starring for FC Cincinnati, the Eastern Conf...

JULY 17, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

The Enquirer FC Cincinnati stay atop East, Santiago Arias shines in eventful FC Cincinnati win over Nashville SC

JULY 16, 2023 • CINCINNATI.COM

Acosta delivers, Vazquez returns, Cincinnati tops Nashville 3-1

Luciano Acosta had a goal and an assist and Aaron Boupendza scored in his first career appearance to rally FC Cincinnati to a 3-1 victory over Nashville SC in a match that saw Bran...

JULY 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

FC Cincinnati top Nashville SC, stay unbeaten at home Luciano Acosta had a goal and an assist as MLS-leading FC Cincinnati remained undefeated at home with a 3-1 victory against short-handed Nas...

JULY 16, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

FC Cincinnati vs. Nashville SC match enters weather delay | MLSSoccer.com The Matchday 26 battle between FC Cincinnati and Nasvhille SC – two of the top teams in the Eastern Conference – will have a delayed start d...

JULY 15, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Nashville SC score vs. FC Cincinnati: Live updates Nashville SC faces FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium, where Cincinnati has not lost in 2023. Follow here with live score updates.

JULY 15, 2023 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Aaron Boupendza - Available off bench Boudpendza (visa) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Nashville.

Impact Boupendza is on the bench after getting his visa and joining up with Cincinnati. He will have the Summer break to fully integrate into the team before the final stages of MLS.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Miazga - Trains with Cincinnati Miazga was back in team training training following the USMNT elimination from the Gold Cup Wednesday, according to FC Cincinnati staff writer Carter Chapley.

Impact Miazga could return to the lineup as soon as Saturday after training with the team Friday. He had played in every minute of the matches prior to leaving to international duty, averaging 5.5 clearances per matches, making him one of the most dangerous center backs in the league.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Vazquez - Back with club Vazquez returned to first team training with Cincinnati Friday following the USMNT exit from the Gold Cup, reports FC Cincinnati staff writer Carter Chapley.

Impact Vazquez looks to be ready to return Saturday after returning to team training Friday. Prior to leaving for international duty, the forward had scored three goals on 20 shots (10 on target) in his previous nine matches. His recent outbreak with the USMNT will make him a lethal weapon for the team heading into the second half of the season.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yuya Kubo - Questionable to return Kubo (hamstring) is questionable for Saturday's match against Nashville.

Impact Kubo did not play Wednesday with a hamstring injury and could see another match on the sidelines. With Brandan Vazquez training with the team again following the USMNT exit from the Gold Cup, he could see the start at forward, with Arquimides Ordonez also an option to start.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The Enquirer The win saw FC Cincinnati improve to an MLS-best 14-2-6 record.

JULY 13, 2023 • CINCINNATI.COM

Roman Celentano - Only beaten from the spot Celentano allowed a goal without making a save during Wednesday's 2-1 win over New York Red Bulls.

Impact Celentano conceded the opening goal of the match from the penalty spot in the 28th minute, but blanked the Red Bulls from there as Cincinnati came from behind for all three points. The keeper has now allowed 24 goals in 22 league starts while his save total remained at 63.

JULY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luciano Acosta - Converts penalty in win Acosta scored a goal while taking three shots (two on goal), crossing eight times (one accurate) and creating a chance during Wednesday's 2-1 win over New York Red Bulls.

Impact Acosta found the back of the net in the 80th minute, converting a penalty for Cincinnati's first goal. The forward is tied for third in the league with 11 goals and has scored twice in his last four matches while taking 17 shots, crossing 30 times and creating 17 chances over the same timeframe.

JULY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Barreal - Whips in four crosses Barreal crossed four times (one accurate) during Wednesday's 2-1 win over New York Red Bulls.

Impact Barreal was held off the scoresheet while sending in the second most crosses on the team in the match. The midfielder has just one goal involvement in his past seven matches, but is one of the best floor options in MLS for fantasy players with the fifth most crosses in the league to go along with 45 chances created.

JULY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Obinna Nwobodo - Nets game winning goal Nwobodo scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), making two interceptions and four tackles (winning all four) during Wednesday's 2-1 win over New York Red Bulls.

Impact Nwobodo found the back of the net in the 93rd minute scoring a late goal to claim all three points for Cincinnati. The goal was the midfielder's first since the opening weekend of MLS as Nwobodo is more known for his consistent defensive presence in midfield with 26 in his past seven matches as he's a locked in starter.

JULY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ian Murphy - Eligable for return Murphy was handed just a one-match suspension and is eligible to return for Saturday's match against Nashville.

Impact Murphy has been given the opportunity to start at center back of late, but will have to continue to prove himself to keep a permanent place over Alvas Powell. The defender will have to work on his average clearances, which is only at 1.2 in 11 appearances thus far.

JULY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

FC Cincinnati "not surprised" by latest dramatic win | MLSSoccer.com Clubs that raise the MLS Supporters’ Shield often find different ways to win matches – turning a single point into three points. And if FC C...

JULY 13, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Acosta, Nwobodo rally Cincinnati to 2-1 victory over Red Bulls

Luciano Acosta scored on a late penalty kick and Obinna Nwobodo found the net in stoppage time to rally FC Cincinnati to a 2-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls

JULY 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cincinnati rallies, stuns Red Bulls with stoppage time winner Obinna Nwobodo scored the game-winner in stoppage time as FC Cincinnati earned another one-goal victory by rallying late for a dramatic 2-1...

JULY 13, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM