FC CINCINNATI NEWS

Roman Celentano - Keeps easy clean sheet Celentano kept a clean sheet without making a single save in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Chicago Fire.

Impact Celentano kept one of the easiest clean sheets of his career as his side scored with the game's only shot on target to maintain their lead at the top of the table. He now has eight clean sheets this season and is in second place in the clean sheets table, one behind Stefan Frei of Seattle Sounders.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luciano Acosta finds "best form" as FC Cincinnati roll through MLS | MLSSoccer.com 1-0 to FC Cincinnati: It’s a familiar refrain for the Supporters’ Shield leaders, who have now earned six of their 12 total wins this season...

JUNE 4, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

FC Cincinnati improve to 9-0-0 at home with victory vs. Fire Luciano Acosta scored in the 83rd minute as FC Cincinnati remained undefeated at home in 2023 and extended their club-record winning streak...

JUNE 4, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Acosta's late goal sends Cincinnati to 1-0 victory over Fire

Luciano Acosta scored late in the second half to propel FC Cincinnati to a 1-0 victory over the Chicago Fire

JUNE 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

FC Cincinnati rolling, but struggling Fire have had their number FC Cincinnati have just one defeat in their last 19 MLS home matches.

JUNE 3, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Nick Hagglund - Returns on bench Hagglund (leg) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Chicago.

Impact Hagglund was removed from the injury report and returned to the bench. The defender wasn't deemed fully fit but could make an appearance off the bench after spending two matches on the sideline. Hagglund has been a nailed-on starter when fully fit and available.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MLS Footnotes: LAFC has work to do in Champions League final

LAFC needs to be on top of its game to come back from down 2-1 on aggregate and win its first-ever CONCACAF Champions League title.

JUNE 2, 2023

Nick Hagglund - Taken off injury report Hagglund (leg) returned to full training with FC Cincinnati on Friday, according to Laurel Pfahler of the Queen City Press, and he's no longer listed on the injury report to take o...

Impact Hagglund has missed Cincinnati's last two games with a leg injury he suffered in the U.S. Open Cup last week, but he seems likely to at least be in the squad for Saturday's clash against Chicago.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Roman Celentano - Allows one in win Celentano registered five saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 3-1 victory against New York City FC.

Impact Celentano made five huge saves to help seal the win for the team Wednesday. He's allowed just six goals in the last seven matches with two clean sheets in that span. The keeper also ups his average saves a contest to 3.4 with 51 in 15 appearances. He will face off against the Chicago Fire on Saturday, who have scored nine goals in the last five matches.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Santos - Might miss multiple weeks Santos (hamstring) "is going to be out, probably a couple weeks," Cincinnati manager Pat Noonan told Laurel Pfahler of the Queen City Press Thursday.

Impact Santos has already missed three of his side's last four league games due to injuries, and he seems doubtful for the upcoming matches against Chicago and Vancouver now as well.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Hagglund - Training individually Hagglund (leg) was doing individual work in training on Thursday, and Cincinnati manager Pat Noonan told the Queen City Press' Laurel Pfahler that he's expected to rejoin the full...

Impact Hagglund has missed his side's last two games with a leg injury he suffered in the U.S. Open Cup last week, and Saturday's clash against the Fire might come just too early for him to return as well.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Obinna Nwobodo - Eligible for return Nwobodo has served his one-match suspension for yellow card accumulation and will be eligible to return for Saturday's clash with the Chicago Fire.

Impact Nwobodo is expected to return to starting center midfielder after making starts in 12 of his appearances this season. Within that span, he's totaled a goal, two assists, 30 interceptions, 31 tackles (20 won) and 34 clearances.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Vazquez - Makes penalty kick Vazquez scored one goal to go with three shots (one on target) in Wednesday's 3-1 victory against New York City FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 50th minute.

Impact Vazquez scored a penalty kick for his fourth goal of the season. He has been forced to take up more responsibilities up top with Brenner out with an ankle injury. With 12 shots in the last five matches, he ups his average per game to 2.5.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Barreal - Scores freekick Barreal scored one goal to go with three shots (one on target) in Wednesday's 3-1 victory against New York City FC.

Impact Barrell scored a freekick for the team's second goal Wednesday. He's earned a spot in the starting XI in every match this season, recording two goals, four assists, 31 crosses and 35 tackles (26 won) thus far.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dominique Badji - Records assist Badji assisted once to go with three chances created in Wednesday's 3-1 victory against New York City FC.

Impact Badji found Luciano Acosta to assist the team's first goal Wednesday. He's been on a brilliant run of late, recording a goal and two assists in the last five matches. With Brenner (ankle) remaining out, the forward will continue to get starts as he continues his upstanding form.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luciano Acosta - Nets goal Acosta scored one goal to go with two shots (two on target) and three chances created in Wednesday's 3-1 victory versus New York City FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in...

Impact Acosta scored Cincinnati's first goal for his sixth of the season. This gives him five goals and one assist in the last five matches. The midfielder continues to be one of the league's best players while maintaining an average of 2.2 shots and 2.3 chances created per game.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luciano Acosta, FC Cincinnati celebrate win over NYCFC Luciano Acosta celebrated his 29th birthday goal by scoring late in the first half and MLS-best FC Cincinnati extended their winning streak...

JUNE 1, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Cincinnati stays red-hot with 3-1 victory over NYCFC

Luciano Acosta scored a first-half goal, Brandon Vazquez scored on a late penalty kick and FC Cincinnati extended the best start in club history with a 3-1 victory over New York Ci...

JUNE 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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JUNE 1, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

The Enquirer Pat Noonan keeps a low profile online and on social media, but he's out there and he picked up on a recent trend among FC Cincinnati supporters.

MAY 31, 2023 • CINCINNATI.COM

MLS-best FC Cincinnati put win streak up against NYCFC FC Cincinnati’s chase for a first ever Supporters’ Shield in the club’s fifth season will continue Wednesday with a visit to New York City F...

MAY 30, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Arquimides Ordonez - Back with club team Ordonez (not injury related) returned to full training with FC Cincinnati on Tuesday, the Queen City Press' Laurel Pfahler reports.

Impact Ordonez missed the last four league games while competing with Guatemala in the u-20 World Cup, but his side was knocked out in the group stage and he has now returned to his club team. Ordonez has made two MLS appearances (one start) up front this season, but could be set for an uptick in opportunities while Brenner (ankle) and Sergio Santos (hamstring) are dealing with injuries.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE