FC Cincinnati Team News Page 44 - Soccer

Brandon Vazquez - Summoned for Gold Cup Vazquez has been called up to the USMNT for the upcoming Gold Cup from June 24-July 16, meaning he will miss Cincinnati's next four MLS games at least.

Impact Vazquez hasn't been as prolific this season as he was in 2022 as he's netted just four goals in 17 league appearances (16 starts) up front, but he's still very important to the Cincinnati attack especially with Brenner leaving the club and will be missed while he's at the Gold Cup. Dominique Badji and Arquimides Ordonez should take over as the front-two at least until Sergio Santos (hamstring) recovers from injury and new signing Aaron Boupendza becomes eligible to play on July 5.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Miazga - Called up for national team duty Miazga will link up with the USMNT for the upcoming Gold Cup from June 24-July 16, meaning he will miss Cincinnati's next four MLS games at least.

Impact Miazga has played every single minute of FCC's league campaign thus far with one assist and eight clean sheets in 17 matches. But he'll depart for U.S. national team duty on June 20 and won't be available for the next four-six games with Cincinnati. Nick Hagglund (hamstring) and Ian Murphy (undisclosed) have recently picked up injures and Yerson Mosquera is suspended for yellow card accumulation, so manager Pat Noonan may have to get creative with his center-back selections in the immediate future.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luciano Acosta to USMNT? FC Cincinnati star reportedly pursues citizenship | MLSSoccer.com Wait, Luciano Acosta in a US men’s national team jersey? That possibility burst into the American soccer discourse Wednesday after The Athle...

JUNE 14, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Aaron Boupendza - Signs with Cincinnati Boupendza has agreed to a two-year deal with F.C Cincinnati from Saudi Professional League Al-Shabab FC, with options for 2026 and 2027.

Impact Cincinnati continues to grow strong with the signing of Aaron Boupendza. He spent just a season with Al-Shabab FC, recording 11 goals and three assists in 17 matches. The forward is expected to fill the void left by Brenner, who will be leaving to Udinese in July. Boupendza will also bring experience to the club, having played a few seasons playing in the first division of Turkey, and in the second division of both France and Portugal.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Roman Celentano - Two saves in draw Celentano had two saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Celentano made a pair of saves on three shots faced during Saturday's one-all draw. The goalkeeper has kept eight clean sheets in 17 matches and is stepping up in a big way during his second year as a starter. Celentano will continue to be a productive option as he builds on seven saves and only two goals conceded in his last three matches.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Miazga - Rare assist Miazga assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Miazga got on the scoresheet with the first assist of his MLS career. The defender set up Luciano Acosta for the only goal in the draw. Miazga has earned a major role in the starting XI, starting every single match in 2023. Miazga will hope to continue his major role, though he isn't likely to become an offensive threat any time soon.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luciano Acosta - Nets in draw Acosta scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Acosta scored for the third time in as many games during Saturday's draw. The forward is on pace for another competitive finish in the MVP running with eight goals and two assists in 16 appearances. Acosta's red-hot form has seen him score five goals in his last five appearances.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ian Murphy - Comes off injured against Vancouver Murphy was subbed out of Saturday's draw against the Whitecaps in the 68th minute after suffering an apparent injury.

Impact Murphy has started four of Cincinnati's last six league games mostly due to a hamstring injury for Nick Hagglund, but he'll now be questionable himself after picking up a potential injury on Saturday.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yerson Mosquera - Linking up with national team Mosquera is likely to miss next week's match against Toronto FC while away with the Colombian National Team for upcoming friendlies on June 16 and 20.

Impact Mosquera has started 16 of Cincinnati's 17 MLS games this season after joining on-loan from Wolverhampton in February, but he should miss the Toronto match next week just one day after Colombia's friendly in Germany. Nick Hagglund (hamstring) could return to the back-three in his place if he's fit enough.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Junior Moreno - Receives national team call Moreno might be questionable for next week's MLS clash against Toronto FC after getting called up by the Venezuelan National Team for upcoming friendlies on June 15 and 18.

Impact Moreno has started 15 of Cincinnati's 17 league matches this season in midfield, but his status might be uncertain for the Toronto game next week just a few days after his final friendly with Venezuela during this June window.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gauld's late PK goal rallies Whitecaps to 1-1 draw with Cincinnati

Ryan Gauld scored on a late penalty kick for the second straight week to help the Vancouver Whitecaps earn a 1-1 draw with FC Cincinnati

JUNE 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. FC Cincinnati

JUNE 11, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Whitecaps ride Canadian title momentum into clash with FC Cincinnati After the Vancouver Whitecaps captured their second consecutive Canadian Championship on Wednesday with a 2-1 victory against visiting CF Mo...

JUNE 10, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Preview: FC Cincinnati hits halfway point in MLS season at Vancouver Whitecaps The trip for FC Cincinnati to play at Vancouver's BC Place is the first in FCC history.

JUNE 9, 2023 • CINCINNATI.COM

Nick Hagglund - Lands back on injury report Hagglund is once again listed as questionable for Saturday's clash against the Whitecaps due to a hamstring injury.

Impact Hagglund hasn't featured in MLS in almost three weeks since suffering a leg injury in late May, but he was able to return and play the first half of Tuesday's U.S. Open Cup quarterfinal victory against the Pittsburgh Riverhounds. It seems his injury hasn't fully gone away yet as he's once again facing a fitness test for the Vancouver match this weekend.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

FC Cincinnati's Luciano Acosta wins Goal of the Matchday | MLSSoccer.com Score one more for FC Cincinnati in 2023's ongoing battle for Hell is Real bragging rights. This time, it's Luciano Acosta giving the curren...

JUNE 7, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

'You couldn't dream that any better!' | Outrageous volley in US Open Cup FC Cincinnati's Alvaro Barreal scored this outrageous volley in the US Open Cup quarter-finals against the Pittsburgh Riverhounds.

JUNE 7, 2023 • SKY.COM

WATCH: Alvaro Barreal's stunning golazo in US Open Cup quarterfinals | MLSSoccer.com Did he really just do that?

JUNE 7, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

US Open Cup: FC Cincinnati knock off Pittsburgh Riverhounds to book semifinals berth | MLSSoccer.com FC Cincinnati became the first team to book a spot in the US Open Cup semifinals, moving one step closer to a Concacaf Champions Cup (former...

JUNE 7, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Riverhounds' US Open Cup run ends in quarterfinals with controversial defeat to FC Cincinnati The Riverhounds’ dream run in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup came to an end in the quarterfinals with a 3-1 defeat against FC Cincinnati on Tu...

JUNE 7, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Your Tuesday Kickoff: Are FC Cincinnati a sure thing to win a trophy in 2023? | MLSSoccer.com US Open Cup returns The 2023 US Open Cup continues with quarterfinal games across Tuesday (June 6) and Wednesday (June 7) evenings, featurin...

JUNE 6, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

How a growing league challenges referees: MLS Weekly It was a big weekend for elite playmakers in MLS, with Cucho Hernandez, Luciano Acosta and Emanual Reynoso all making an impact

JUNE 5, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Alvaro Barreal - Eight crosses in win Barreal attempted eight crosses (three accurate) and three shots (none on target) in Saturday's 1-0 win over Chicago Fire.

Impact Barreal was unable to follow up on his goal in mid-week with more attacking returns, but he was the most threatening player on the pitch, ranking first for both crosses and shots. He has started every game so far and has two goals and four assists.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Arias - Registers first MLS assist Arias came off the bench to assist the winning goal in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Chicago Fire.

Impact Arias registered his first assist since arriving from La Liga when his long ball found Luciano Acosta in the box. The right-back has been used sparingly this season, with seven of his 11 appearances coming as a substitute.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luciano Acosta - Scores winner Acosta scored once from two shots and created three chances in Saturday's 1-0 win against Chicago Fire.

Impact Acosta is in fine form, having scored six in his last six, and again proved to be the difference in a game that only had one shot on target. With just under half of the season remaining, he is only four goals short of his career high of 11. The attacker has created more chances (37) than any other Cincinnati player this season and may count himself as unlucky to have only notched two assists.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Gauld's late PK goal rallies Whitecaps to 1-1 draw with Cincinnati