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Matt Miazga - Nine clearances in draw Miazga had two tackles (zero won), nine clearances and one interception in Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Seattle Sounders.

Impact This was a nice showing for Miazga, who was able to clear his lines more effectively than anyone else on the pitch Tuesday. Since joining the squad in mid-August, he's averaging just over four clearances per game but is still sitting at just one clean sheet in eight appearances.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luciano Acosta - Contributes on both ends Acosta took one shot (zero on target), sent in four crosses (two accurate) and delivered two corners in Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Seattle Sounders. He also logged two tackles.

Impact Although he didn't officially find the score sheet, Acosta's 24th minute through-ball helped key his squad's only goal of the game. He added two tackles on the defensive end, had a free kick blocked by the wall and took quite a few touches offensively overall. This particular outing was disappointing for fantasy purposes, but Tuesday's usage suggests Acosta could contribute any given match.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brenner - Opens scoring in Seattle Brenner scored a goal on two shots (one on target) in Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Seattle Sounders.

Impact Brenner made a nice run to get in-behind during the 24th minute, and he finished clinically past the keeper into the bottom right corner. The goal was largely a product of poor Seattle defense, but it certainly made a big difference in this contest nonetheless. With the tally, Brenner continues his excellent run of form and has now found the net six times across his last three matches. He subbed off in the 67th minute for rest purposes.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Allan Cruz - Added to injury report Cruz (leg) is questionable for Tuesday's trip to Seattle, per the Cincinnati injury report.

Impact Cruz is questionable Tuesday after picking up a leg injury. The midfielder picked the injury up in training as he hasn't made an appearance for the first team in the last four matches and has made just a single appearance in the last 10. Cruz isn't a difference-maker whether available or not Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ronald Matarrita - Out against Seattle Matarrita will miss Tuesday's match at Seattle as a precaution from a knock taken in training, according to manager Pat Noonan via Laurel Pfahler of the Queen City Press.

Impact Matarrita is unlikely to be out for very long, though his three substitute appearances in September were his first matches played since March after overcoming an ankle injury. Alvaro Barreal and John Nelson are expected to be the top two options at left-wingback while Matarrita is out.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brenner and Cincinnati visit the Seattle Sounders

Brenner leads Cincinnati into a matchup with the Seattle Sounders following a two-goal performance against Real Salt Lake

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Harrison Robledo - Plays in club friendly Robeldo started and played 74 minutes in Wednesday's League's Cup victory against Chivas Guadalajara.

Impact Robeldo made his first appearance Wednesday since suffering a leg injury in July. Even when fit he has featured just twice in MLS -- the opening two games of the season -- and the 20-year-old mostly remains an FC Cincinnati 2 player in MLS NEXT Pro at this point.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leagues Cup Showcase: FC Cincinnati rally past Chivas, Nashville edge America on PKs | MLSSoccer.com The Leagues Cup Showcase resumed Wednesday night at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati and GEORDIS Park in Nashville, with MLS clubs FC Cincinnati an...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

WATCH: Brandon Vazquez shows Chivas his goal-scoring skills | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

PHOTOS: Club Deportivo Guadalajara at FC Cincinnati, 9/21 Photos from the MLS friendly match between FC Cincinnati and Chivas de Guadalajara at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • CINCINNATI.COM

Matt Miazga - Makes six clearances in win Miazga made six clearances, one interception and one block during Saturday's 2-1 win over Real Salt Lake.

Impact Miazga had solid numbers here but also made life difficult for his side with some critical errors. In the 35th minute, the center-back was caught ball-watching while Maikel Chang appeared just behind him to head the ball home. Then, just before halftime, his bizarre giveaway forced the goalkeeper to bring down an opponent inside the box. Luckily for Cincinnati, Roman Celentano saved the penalty to preserve the 1-1 draw. Miazga is still to play his best football since returning from Europe is still locked-up in the starting XI for the foreseeable future.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Barreal - Active display versus Salt Lake Barreal created two chances, sent in five crosses (four accurate) and made five interceptions during Saturday's 2-1 win over Real Salt Lake.

Impact Barreal had another nice performance here, always going up the field to provide support on the attacking end while also being solid on defense with a season-high five interceptions. Mostly used as a left-back as of late, Barreal is one of Cincinnati's most reliable fantasy performers and the five goals and five assists over 29 appearances this season don't fully tell how impactful he's been,

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luciano Acosta - Relatively quiet against Salt Lake Acosta had one off-target shot, sent in two crosses (one accurate) and drew three fouls during Saturday's 2-1 win over Real Salt Lake.

Impact Acosta was far from his best version here but, despite not having significant fantasy contributions, still was very important for his side to win all three points. In the the 76th minute, the attacker made a huge play that resulted in the goal that sealed the 2-1 win but a deflection by a defender prevented him from being credited with an assist. With eight goals and 12 assists over 27 appearances so far this season, Acosta will try to keep it up during Sep. 27 visit to Seattle.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Roman Celentano - Saves PK against Salt Lake Celentano made seven saves, including a penalty, and conceded one goal during Saturday's 2-1 win over Real Salt Lake.

Impact Celentano didn't have much help from the defensive line here. In the 35th minute, he saw Maikel Chang appearing completely unmarked in front of him to head the ball home and open the scoring for the opposition. Then, just before halftime, he had no other choice than committing a penalty when a teammate committed a huge mistake and gave away the ball to an opponent inside the box. But then the goalkeeper became the hero, stopping Pablo Ruiz's shot from the spot. With 21 saves, two clean sheets and just two goals conceded over the last four starts, Celentano will try to keep it up during Sep. 27 visit to Seattle.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alvas Powell - Logs assist against Salt Lake Powell provided an assist, sent in three crosses (one accurate) and made three tackles (one won), four clearances, one interception and one block during Saturday's 2-1 win over Rea...

Impact Powell was solid defensively but his biggest contribution came on the other side of the pitch as he assisted Brenner for the goal that drew things level at 1-1 just before halftime. This was the third assist over 25 appearances (20 starts) for the left-back, who isn't being much of a fantasy factor so far this season.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brenner - Nets brace against Salt Lake Brenner scored two goals off four shots (two on target) during Saturday's 2-1 win over Real Salt Lake.

Impact Brenner picked up where he left off on the previous match scoring both Cincinnati goals, one each half, to lead his side to a come-from-behind win. With the five goals scored across the last two outings, the striker has now 14 over 26 appearances this season. Up next for him is Sep. 27 visit to Seattle.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Playoffs next? FC Cincinnati winning "meaningful games" when needed most | MLSSoccer.com At this juncture of the past three campaigns, from 2019-21, FC Cincinnati were already looking forward to the offseason.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Live updates: FC Cincinnati, Real Salt Lake battle with playoff hopes on the line FC Cincinnati's Geoff Cameron was suspended for the match due to yellow card accumulation.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • CINCINNATI.COM

Brandon Vazquez: Mexico or US? How I've weighed that from youth to pros | MLSSoccer.com Looking back on it now, it must have been really stressful for my parents.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Brenner leads Cincinnati against Real Salt Lake

Brenner leads Cincinnati into a matchup with Real Salt Lake after scoring three goals against the San Jose Earthquakes

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

FC Cincinnati's Brenner named Week 30 Continental Player of the Week | MLSSoccer.com FC Cincinnati forward Brenner, for the second time during the 2022 season, has been named MLS Player of the Week presented by Continental Ti...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

FC Cincinnati want more "world-class ability" from hat-trick hero Brenner | MLSSoccer.com FC Cincinnati were on a mission Saturday night. And fortunately for the Orange & Blue, so was Brenner.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

PK or not? FC Cincinnati captain Luciano Acosta goes down | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM