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Roman Celentano - Poor day leads to loss Celentano had no saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Nashville SC.

Impact Celentano couldn't have seen a worse day in net Saturday, allowing two goals while making zero saves in the loss. This marks his second straight match without a loss, still having seven on the season. He will look to pick up his eighth of the campaign when facing LAFC on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Nashville SC vs. FC Cincinnati | Luca Orellano Free Kick! | Full Match Highlights

SEPTEMBER 22 • YOUTUBE

Luca Orellano scores on second-half free kick to rally Cincinnati to 2-2 draw with Nashville

Luca Orellano scored off a free kick in the second half to rally FC Cincinnati to a 2-2 draw with Nashville SC

SEPTEMBER 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Luca Orellano helps FC Cincinnati earn draw vs. Nashville SC Luca Orellano scored a brilliant free-kick goal in the 52nd minute, and FC Cincinnati twice came back from one-goal deficits en route to a 2...

SEPTEMBER 22 • SACBEE.COM

Nicholas Gioacchini - Starting with mask Gioacchini (nose) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Nashville.

Impact Gioacchini trained with a mask throughout the week and is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash. The forward partners Sergio Santos in the attack against a back three for Nashville. Gioacchini has started all three matches he's been fit for since returning to MLS.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Nashville chasing final playoff spot vs. Cincinnati Nashville SC aims to maintain its winning ways - and its MLS Cup Playoff hopes - when it hosts FC Cincinnati in Nashville, Tenn., on Saturda...

SEPTEMBER 21 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Luciano Acosta - Four crosses and three shots in win Acosta registered three shots (one on goal), four crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Wednesday's 2-1 victory versus Minnesota United.

Impact Acosta created a total of four chances as he helped his side to victory. None of his chances created or shots ended in a goal. In his last eight matches he has taken a total of 12 shots, a total he well surpassed with 18 in the three games before this.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Chidozie Awaziem - Assists opening goal in win Awaziem assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Wednesday's 2-1 win versus Minnesota United.

Impact Awaziem picked up his second assist in four games as he helped his side to victory. He created two chances, which is more than he has in any other match since joining the club. He also too two shots to make a total of six in four matches.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Orellano - Scores skillful goal in win Orellano scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 2-1 win against Minnesota United.

Impact Orellano scored a brilliant goal, which was the winning goal. In the first minute of added time before the first half ended. He dribbled past the defender to enter the box and bent the ball into the corner with the outside of his boot. This was his only shot of the game but is his third goal in three games.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Yuya Kubo - Scores opening goal in victory Kubo scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and two chances created in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Minnesota United.

Impact Kubo ended a six-game goal drought to pick up his 10th goal of the season. He took two shots, both of which ended up on target, and created two chances. This is only the sixth time he has had two or more shots on target this season.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Road warriors! Luca Orellano leads Cincy to 10th away win | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

SEPTEMBER 19 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Roman Celentano - Four saves in away win Celentano had four saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 2-1 victory versus Minnesota United.

Impact Celentano followed up his clean sheet in the previous game with a strong four-save performance. It is the eighth time this season that he has made four or more saves. The goal he conceded was from the penalty spot.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

FC Cincinnati edge Minnesota United for 10th road win Yuya Kubo had a goal and an assist and Luca Orellano also scored to lead FC Cincinnati to a 2-1 victory over Minnesota United on Wednesday n...

SEPTEMBER 19 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

FC Cincinnati edge Minnesota United for 10th road win Yuya Kubo had a goal and an assist and Luca Orellano also scored to lead FC Cincinnati to a 2-1 victory over Minnesota United on Wednesday n...

SEPTEMBER 19 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Minnesota United vs. FC Cincinnati | Orellano Strikes! | Full Match Highlights

SEPTEMBER 19 • YOUTUBE

Yuya Kubo, Luca Orellano propel Cincinnati to 2-1 victory over Minnesota United

Yuya Kubo and Luca Orellano scored first-half goals and FC Cincinnati held off Minnesota United 2-1

SEPTEMBER 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Minnesota feeling confident, prepare to face playoff-bound Cincinnati After clinching an Eastern Conference playoff berth with a 0-0 draw with the in-state rival Columbus Crew, FC Cincinnati travel to Saint Pau...

SEPTEMBER 18 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Nicholas Gioacchini - Trains with mask Gioacchini suffered a broken nose on Saturday and has begun training with a mask, reports FC Cincinnati staff writer Carter Chapley.

Impact Gioacchini is expected to play Wednesday after suffering a broken nose over the weekend. Since making his return to MLS, the forward has started all three matches, totaling three shots (one on target) and two tackles.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Miles Robinson - Set for return Robinson completed his one-game suspension and will be eligible to face Minnesota United on Wednesday.

Impact Cincinnati was weakened defensively for their derby match against Columbus, but they should get a massive boost at the back with the return of crucial contributors in the defensive line -- Ian Murphy and Robinson. The latter has started in each of his 19 appearances this season, tallying 66 clearances, 31 tackles and 23 interceptions.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Ian Murphy - Back from suspension Murphy is back from a one-game suspension and should be eligible to face Minnesota on Wednesday.

Impact Murphy will add some much-needed depth at the back, and since he's been a steady presence on Cincinnati's defensive line, he should jump right back into the starting lineup.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Yamil Asad - Makes appearance Asad registered one tackle (one won) in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Columbus Crew.

Impact Asad was able to get some minutes on the pitch after missing the last two matches with a knee injury. Prior to getting hurt, the midfielder had been getting time on the starting XI with five starts in the last seven appearances, totaling two goals with three assists in that span, giving him two goals and five assists in 17 games overall this season.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

DeAndre Yedlin - Keeps clean sheet Saturday Yedlin registered two tackles (one won), two clearances and one interception in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Columbus Crew.

Impact Yedlin kept a clean sheet in Saturday's draw, his third in 20 starts since joining FC Cincinnati. He won one tackle, intercepted one pass and made two clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Luciano Acosta - Quiet in draw Acosta recorded two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Columbus Crew.

Impact Acosta did not record a single shot in Saturday's goalless draw, however he did create two chances. He has now gone three consecutive matches without a goal contribution, his longest drought of the season. He was subbed off in the 94th minute for Gerardo Valenzuela.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Kelsy - Three shots in draw Kelsy recorded three shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Columbus Crew.

Impact Kelsy led his side with three shots Saturday, recording one of Cincinnati's two shots on target. He also made one clearance on the defensive end before he was subbed off in the 71st minute for Sergio Santos.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Roman Celentano - Clean sheet versus Crew Celentano made three saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Columbus Crew.

Impact Celentano kept his seventh clean sheet of the season Saturday as he saved all three shots on target he faced. It marked his first clean sheet since June 30. He faces a slightly more favorable matchup Wednesday at Minnesota United, a side which has scored 47 goals in 28 league matches this season.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

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Luca Orellano scores on second-half free kick to rally Cincinnati to 2-2 draw with Nashville

Yuya Kubo, Luca Orellano propel Cincinnati to 2-1 victory over Minnesota United