FC CINCINNATI NEWS

Sergio Santos - Substitute appearance Saturday Santos registered three tackles (two won) in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Orlando City SC.

Impact Santos was aggressive across his 21 minutes Sunday. When the Cincinnati team hosts Seattle next Saturday, there is a chance he could be part of Cincy's starting XI again. Santos logged one goal on three shots across 62 minutes during his game started Feb. 26.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yerson Mosquera - Excellent defensively Mosquera had two tackles (two won), four clearances and three interceptions in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Orlando City SC.

Impact Mosquera logged FC Cincinnati's best clearance tally and recorded a respectable amount of interceptions to have a quality performance as one of three center-backs the team used Sunday, a regular trend fantasy managers should expect this year. Cincinnati will look to benefit from having the defender for at least three more months before Wolves get him back.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Hagglund - Records four interceptions Hagglund registered four interceptions in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Orlando City SC.

Impact Hagglund logged FC Cincinnati's best interception tally Sunday. He, Matt Miazga and Yerson Mosquera are expected to continue being the team's starting center-back trio across 2023.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Raymon Gaddis - Records two crosses in draw Gaddis registered two crosses (zero accurate) and one tackle in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Orlando City SC.

Impact Santiago Arias (leg) did not play on Sunday. Usually a substitute, Gaddis was part of FC Cincinnati's starting XI at Orlando. He is expected to continue logging games started if Arias must sit out more.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Roman Celentano - One save, clean sheet Celentano made one save and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Orlando City SC.

Impact To maintain his first clean sheet of the 2023 MLS season, all Celentano needed to do was save an on-goal shot from Orlando substitute Cesar Araujo. The goalkeeper will look to continue his positive momentum when FC Cincinnati hosts Seattle next Saturday.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Arias - Out against Orlando Arias (leg) was not in Cincinnati's match day squad for Saturday's draw against Orlando City.

Impact Arias was replaced by Raymon Gaddis at right-back as a leg injury ruled him out of Saturday's match. He will hope to be fit enough to return by next weekend's clash against the Sounders.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati, Orlando City play to scoreless draw

Orlando City goalkeeper Pedro Gallese and FC Cincinnati’s Roman Celentano both posted clean sheets in a scoreless draw

MARCH 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Live updates | Brenner to start for FC Cincinnati versus Orlando City SC Orlando City SC made five changes to its starting lineup with an eye to its Tuesday match in CONCACAF Champions League in Mexico

MARCH 5, 2023 • CINCINNATI.COM

Sergio Santos - Available off bench Santos (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Orlando.

Impact Santos picked up a knock after scoring in the opening match and is now back on the bench. The forward avoided any sort of major issue and was able to train throughout the week.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alec Kann - Back on bench Kann (leg) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Orlando.

Impact Kann is the first choice backup, and isn't likely to see playing time barring an injury to Roman Clementano. Still his return does give more depth in net for the 2023 season.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando City hosts Cincinnati after shutout win

A game after shutting out the New York Red Bulls 1-0, Orlando City plays Cincinnati

MARCH 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sergio Santos - Should be available Saturday Santos (undisclosed) is not listed in Cincinnati's injury report for Saturday's clash against Orlando City.

Impact Santos appeared to pick up a knock after he had opened the scoring in last weekend's season-opening win over the Dyanmo, but he's not carrying an injury designation into the Orlando match and should be an option to feature in the game, even if Brenner is likely to replace him in the starting lineup.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Arias - Status uncertain for weekend Arias is dealing with a leg injury and may not be available to face Orlando City on Saturday, Laurel Pfahler of the Queen City Press reports.

Impact Arias started and played 87 minutes in his MLS debut last weekend, but he has picked up a leg injury since and is now listed as questionable in Cincinnati's injury report for Saturday. Raymon Gaddis could replace him at right-back against Orlando if necessary.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Arias - Wins three tackles in MLS debut Arias made a block, three clearances, four interceptions and won three of four tackles in Saturday's 2-1 victory against the Dynamo. He also took a shot and created a chance in the...

Impact Arias was very active on both sides of the ball from right wing-back against Houston in his Cincinnati debut on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Miazga - Defends well against Houston Miazga made a block, eight clearances and an interception in Saturday's 2-1 victory against the Dynamo.

Impact Miazga recovered from a minor hip surgery he underwent in early January to start in Cincinnati's season opener against Houston. He should remain an integral part of the back-three in 2023.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luciano Acosta - Takes two shots in opening day win Acosta took two shots on target and created two chances in Saturday's 2-1 victory against the Dynamo. He also made two interceptions and won two of three tackles in the match.

Impact Acosta played well on both sides of the ball Saturday alongside Junior Moreno and Obinna Nwobodo in a midfield trio. Acosta finished as MLS's leader in assists in the regular season last year, notching 13 to go along with 11 goals overall.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brenner - Plays 28 minutes Brenner recorded one shot (zero on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 win over Houston.

Impact Brenner replaced Sergio Santos during the game's 62nd minute. Though the forward's role is unclear, he will look to be part of FC Cincinnati's starting XI again during March. The team is expected to play at Orlando City SC for its first next game next month.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Santos - Scores goal Santos was injured and subbed out in the 62nd minute of Sunday's 2-1 victory over Houston. He scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) before exiting the match.

Impact Santos logged the first goal of FC Cincinnati's 2023 season before suffering an undisclosed injury that limited him to playing less than 75 percent of his latest appearance Sunday. Currently, Santos' next opportunity to play is at Orlando City SC on March 4.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Obinna Nwobodo - Scores goal Nwobodo scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Houston.

Impact Nwobodo scored FC Cincinnati's game-winning goal as the team began its 2023 season strong heading into a difficult March. Next month, the Cincinnati team is expected to play away thrice across four games scheduled.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Barreal - Records assist Barreal assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Houston.

Impact Barreal logged the assist to FC Cincinnati's first goal, which Sergio Santos scored. The assist indicates he will be a promising goal-contributing option, as he was during Major League Soccer's 2022 season, heading into March.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Roman Celentano - Records six saves Celentano recorded six saves and conceded one goal in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Houston.

Impact Celentano's six saves compensated for the goal he allowed from Houston left-back Tate Schmitt. Currently, FC Cincinnati's next game is scheduled at Orlando City SC on March 4.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The Enquirer If everything goes to plan, FC Cincinnati will have many more nights like Saturday in 2023.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • CINCINNATI.COM

Nwobodo's first MLS goal helps Cincinnati beat Dynamo 2-1

Obinna Nwobodo scored his first MLS goal to help Cincinnati beat the Houston Dynamo 2-1 in the season opener for both teams

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS