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FC Cincinnati top NYRB in MLS playoffs MLS playoff debutants FC Cincinnati won their first-ever postseason game on Saturday afternoon, riding a gutsy performance and second-half g...

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Cincinnati wins playoff debut behind Vazquez's go-ahead goal Brandon Vazquez scored on a breakaway in the 86th minute to help fifth-seeded Cincinnati beat the fourth-seeded New York Red Bulls 2-1 for i...

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

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OCTOBER 15, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Sergio Santos - Assists as substitute Santos had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing once accurately during Saturday's 2-1 win over New York Red Bulls.

Impact Santos entered the match in the 67th minute and set up Brandon Vazquez for the game winning goal in the 86th. The assist was the fourth of the season, but his first with Cincinnati as he picked a great time to get it, helping his team advance in the playoffs.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Vazquez - Nets late game winner Vazquez scored a goal while taking four shots (two on goal) and crossing once inaccurately during Saturday's 2-1 win over New York Red Bulls.

Impact Vazquez found the back of the net in the 86th minute scoring the game winning goal to advance Cincinnati in the playoffs. The goal was the 19th of in 34 appearances for the forward while his four shots upped his season total to a team-high 86.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Acosta found the back of the net in the 74th minute converting a penalty for Cincinnati's first goal. The goal was the 11th in 31 appearances this season for the midfielder as he upped his crossing total to a team-high 143 while also upping his chances created to 97, the second highest amount in the league.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Roman Celentano - Beaten once in playoff win Celentano allowed a goal while making six saves during Saturday's 2-1 win over New York Red Bulls.

Impact Celentano allowed the opening goal of the match but blanked the Red Bulls from there as Cincinnati came from behind for the win. The keeper has now allowed 43 goals in 28 league starts while his six saves upped his season total to 91.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls FREE LIVE STREAM (10/15/22): Watch MLS Cup Playoffs online | Time, USA TV, channel The New York Red Bulls faces FC Cincinnati in a MLS Cup Playoffs match at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey, on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022...

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • NJ.COM

Alvas Powell - Starting playoff match Powell is fit and in the starting XI to face New York Red Bulls on Saturday.

Impact Powell returns after coming off injured a week ago in Cincinnati's season finale. The full-back started 24 times on the season contributing three assists and help Cincinnati to two clean sheets.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati makes 1st MLS playoffs, visits Red Bulls Saturday

FC Cincinnati is headed to the playoffs for the first time

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How FC Cincy turned around an awful start in MLS to make the 2022 playffs After finishing dead last in each of its first three years, a new regime and important acquisitions have FCC looking incredibly confident

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Manoel and the New York Red Bulls host Cincinnati

Elias Manoel leads the New York Red Bulls into a matchup with Cincinnati fresh off of a two-goal outing against Charlotte FC

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

FC Cincinnati lukewarm on noon kickoff for MLS Cup playoff match vs. New York Red Bulls FC Cincinnati's Saturday playoff game at Red Bull Arena is scheduled for a rare noon kickoff.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • CINCINNATI.COM

Alvas Powell - Avoids injury designation Powell (undisclosed) is absent from the Cincinnati injury report ahead of Saturday's trip to NYRB.

Impact Powell is absent from the injury report despite coming off with a knock during Sunday's Decision Day clash with D.C. United. The defender would be a nailed-on starter at right-back if healthy, after making 28 appearances (24 starts) on the way to a career-high three assists.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

FC Cincinnati's Brenner wins Player of the Month to close 2022 regular season | MLSSoccer.com FC Cincinnati forward Brenner is the MLS Player of the Month for September/October 2022.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

FC Cincinnati's Brenner wins Week 34 AT&T Goal of the Week | MLSSoccer.com FC Cincinnati striker Brenner is ending the 2022 MLS regular season on top.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Brandon Vazquez: FC Cincinnati's growth has "surprised even myself" | MLSSoccer.com Back in preseason, with FC Cincinnati coming off their third straight Wooden Spoon finish (last place overall), there was little reason to b...

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

FC Cincinnati's Brenner named Week 34 Continental Player of the Week | MLSSoccer.com FC Cincinnati striker Brenner remained in peak form during Week 34, earning his third MLS Player of the Week presented by Continental Tire a...

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Alvas Powell - Comes off injured against D.C. Powell was subbed out of Sunday's victory against D.C. United in the 59th minute after suffering an apparent injury. He made an interception and won two of four tackles in the matc...

Impact Powell was replaced by Raymon Gaddis at right-back on Sunday, and he will have about a week to recover before the playoffs begin on Saturday.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MLS Decision Day: Philadelphia Union win East, playoff bracket is set

Doug McIntyre recaps all of the action from MLS Decision Day.

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Decision Day puts RSL, Minnesota and Orlando in the playoffs

With a number of playoff spots still up for grabs on the final day of Major League Soccer’s regular season, bedlam reigned as teams scrambled to make the postseason

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

FC Cincinnati chase "something special now" after historic playoff berth | MLSSoccer.com FC Cincinnati's dramatic turnaround from persistent cellar-dwellers to an Audi MLS Cup Playoffs team came to an emphatic completion on Sunda...

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Brenner scores 3, Cincinnati in MLS playoffs for first time

Brenner scored three goals and surging Cincinnati wrapped up its first MLS playoff spot, defeating DC United 5-2

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS