FC CINCINNATI NEWS

Dominique Badji - Training with team Badji (leg) returned to full training with FC Cincinnati on Tuesday, according to Laurel Pfahler of the Queen City Press.

Impact Badji has been out for around six weeks with a leg injury he suffered just after the June international break, but he's back with the team now and could potentially be available for selection against the Union on Saturday. He had started in 12 of Cincinnati's 15 MLS matches in 2022 prior to his injury.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Vazquez's USMNT case grows during MLS Golden Boot challenge | MLSSoccer.com Quick, which US men’s national team-eligible player has the most goals during the 2022 MLS season through Week 23?

JULY 31, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

"We defended like little boys": Phil Neville sounds off on Inter Miami after draw vs. FC Cincinnati | MLSSoccer.com The crowd at DRV PNK Stadium erupted when defender Christopher McVey equalized at the death for Inter Miami CF in a wild 4-4 draw against FC...

JULY 31, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Roman Celentano - Concedes four to Inter Miami Celentano conceded four goals and made three saves during Saturday's 4-4 draw with Inter Miami.

Impact Celentano has conceded 28 goals in 16 starts this season but it seems like there's no real reason for him to lose his job, as the defensive struggles he faces are as much about the team as about the quality of the player. At the least, he's made at least two saves in nine straight games and needs to take advantage of hot goalscoring form from Brandon Vazquez if he's to turn these draws into wins.

JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Barreal - Logs two assists in draw Barreal recorded two assists from two chances created on seven crosses (two accurate) and took three shots (two on goal) during Saturday's 4-4 draw with Inter Miami.

Impact Barreal has picked a good time to step up his efforts with Luciano Acosta recently suspended and may have picked up a fresh knock in this game. With one goal from seven shots on target as well, Barreal should be a wise target aside from the biggest names for now.

JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Vazquez - Bags brace in win Vazquez scored two goals on two shots and recorded one secondary assist during Saturday's 4-4 draw with Inter Miami.

Impact Vazquez has become the talk of the league with an impressive season and recently has scored five goals in his last five games. While winning is no guarantee without more help at the back, Vazquez himself could collect a shock Golden Boot as top goalscorer if he keeps up at this pace.

JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luciano Acosta - Logs assist, leaves late Acosta logged one assist from seven chances created on six crosses (five accurate) and left with a potential lower leg problem during Saturday's 4-4 draw with Inter Miami.

Impact Acosta overcame a knee injury while he was suspended over the last couple of weeks but this time dealt with problems in another place.There aren't many more players who can raise the potential of their team as much as Acosta, so getting him fit will be an important storyline in the coming month.

JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alvas Powell - Logs assist in draw Powell logged one assist from one chance created in 53 minutes of Saturday's 4-4 draw with Inter Miami

Impact Powell recorded his second assist of the season but a high-flying match saw him limited in how far into the contest he could play. He hasn't made a great habit of getting regularly involved in the attack, so it's not a save bet to rely on Powell when Alvaro Barreal and Luciano Acosta tend to take on the bulk of the creative work.

JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brenner - Scores twice in draw Brenner scored two goals from five shots (two on goal) during Saturday's 4-4 draw with Inter Miami.

Impact Brenner found the net for the first time in five games and the last time he scored, he racked up five goals in three starts. While this matchup saw two of the more inconsistent teams put together a wild evening, Brenner is certainly one who could make this a more common event, though he's still young and this is a good chance to prove what he can do no matter the circumstances.

JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Photo gallery: Inter Miami v. FC Cincinnati | Saturday, July 30, 2022 Inter Miami host FC Cincinnati at DRV PNK Stadium

JULY 31, 2022 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Live updates | Luciano Acosta returns to captain FC Cincinnati vs. Inter Miami CF The match was Acosta's first since his three-match suspension.

JULY 31, 2022 • CINCINNATI.COM

Inter Miami plays Cincinnati in conference action

Cincinnati visits Inter Miami in Eastern Conference play

JULY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Junior Moreno - Plays half hour in draw Moreno subbed into last weekend's 1-1 draw against Nashville SC in the 61st minute and played the final half hour or so of the match.

Impact Moreno made his first appearance since May last weekend after missing seven matches with a leg injury. He had started in all 14 of Cincinnati's MLS games leading up to his injury, and will likely take over from Yuya Kubo and Allan Cruz alongside Obinna Nwobodo in midfield once he's back at full fitness.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Santos - Still training separately Santos (leg) trained away from his teammates during Thursday's session ahead of Saturday's trip to Inter Miami, according to Laurel Pfahler of Queen City Press.

Impact Santos has played just once since joining Cincy and it's unclear when he could return. Fortunately, Luciano Acosta is almost back, so the attack should be able to survive a little longer until Santos is able to play.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luciano Acosta - Trains fully Acosta was a full participant in Thursday's training session, according to Laurel Pfahler of Queen City Press.

Impact Acosta had trained inside during Wednesday's session but is back and should be fine for Saturday's trip to Inter Miami. It's unclear what the issue was but he's back after a three-match suspension and getting him back in the starting lineup will be a big boost for a team that's winless in its last six games.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Santos - Rehabbing inside Santos (leg) was rehabbing inside during Wednesday training, according to Pat Brennan of USA Today.

Impact Santos remains in rehab as he makes his way back from a leg injury. The forward was listed as questionable last time out and will hope to make his way back into the first team before a Saturday trip to Miami.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luciano Acosta - Training individually Acosta (undisclosed) was training individually Wednesday, according to Pat Brennan of USA Today.

Impact Acosta was training individually Wednesday, it's not clear what the issue is for the midfielder but it would be a major blow for Cincinnati if he were to miss Saturday's trip to Miami. Acosta currently has six goals and six assists in MLS during the 2022 campaign.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kenneth Vermeer - Successfully undergoes surgery Vermeer has undergone surgery on a torn pectoral muscle and will miss the rest of the season, his club announced Wednesday.

Impact Vermeer reportedly suffered the injury in training a week before this news and will miss the rest of 2022 without playing in a single MLS contest. Roman Celentano will continue to man the net, though there hasn't been much success in goal for Vermeer and his teammates this season.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dominique Badji - Training individually Badji (leg) was doing side work in training with FC Cincinnati on Tuesday, Laurel Pfahler of the Queen City Press reports.

Impact Badji has missed his side's last seven MLS games with a leg injury he suffered in mid-June, and he is still yet to fully integrate back into tranining.

JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Player Ratings: Nashville SC 1-1 FC Cincinnati - Broadway Sports Media Speedway Soccer gives out its player ratings from Nashville SC's 1-1 draw against FC Cincinnati.

JULY 25, 2022 • BROADWAYSPORTSMEDIA.COM

Luciano Acosta - Available versus Inter Miami Acosta (suspension) will be available for Saturday's match versus Inter Miami.

Impact Acosta is finally free of his three-match suspension and will be eager to get back on the pitch after getting one goal and four assists from his last four appearances (three starts). He's already with six goals and six assists this season and is very close to the pace for a career year.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Roman Celentano - Makes two saves in 1-1 draw Celentano made two saves in Saturday's 1-1 draw to Nashville SC.

Impact Celentano has kept just one clean sheet in last 11 matches and hasn't had much more saves than goals allowed over that period either. All that could now actually lead to him getting benched soon as Alec Kann should be now healthy and available to start.

JULY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yuya Kubo - Fills in stat sheet in draw Kubo had one shot (off target), six chances created, six crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw to Nashville SC.

Impact Kubo delivered a terrific performance and was all over the place filling up his stat sheets for arguably his most productive game of the season. He's seen an increase in his numbers of late and seems to be getting finally at his top form after recently recovering from an injury.

JULY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE