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Alvaro Barreal - Assists in draw Saturday Barreal tallied one assist, two shots (one on target), two chances created, seven crosses (one accurate), two dribbles and three corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw to Nashville SC.

Impact Barreal dished his first assist of the season but has been on fire of late after also scoring one goal in last three matches. He's also hauled in eight shots (five on target), six chances created and 23 crosses over the same span. Set pieces are also boosting his numbers on regular basis.

JULY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Vazquez - Nets equalizer in 1-1 draw Vazquez scored on five shots (two on target) and added one chance created and two aerials won in Saturday's 1-1 draw to Nashville SC.

Impact Vazquez fires in again and he's now bagged three scores in last four matches while taking 14 shots (six on target) over that period. He's already sitting at 11 goals and four assists in 20 starts this season and seems to has no stopping at the moment.

JULY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alec Kann - Goes unused in second straight Kann was an unused sub in Saturday's 1-1 draw to Nashville SC.

Impact Kann missed a ton of time with an injury and then illness and it could've been expected he may need some time to strengthen but after sitting out two straight games he should be expected to return to starting XI very soon. In the mean time Roman Celentano could have another start if Kann needs one more game.

JULY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Santos - Remains out Santos (leg) is out for Saturday's clash with Nashville.

Impact Santos had a chance to return Saturday but didn't pass the late fitness tests and is now ruled out. Santos hasn't been a major part of the team even when fit.

JULY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Junior Moreno - Returns to bench Moreno (leg) is on the bench for Saturday's match with Nashville.

Impact Moreno is back on the bench for Saturday's match after making a return to training earlier in the week. The midfielder has been a part of the starting XI with healthy and could push Allan Cruz for the starting spot alongside Obinna Nwobodo.

JULY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Santos - Could return at weekend Santos (leg) is listed as questionable in Cincinnati's injury report for Saturday's clash against Nashville SC.

Impact Santos picked up a leg injury in his FCC debut last week and was held out for the following defeat to Columbus, but he may have recovered enough to be available for selection on Saturday.

JULY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati takes home draw streak into matchup with Nashville

Cincinnati plays Nashville after playing to a draw in three straight home games

JULY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sergio Santos - Trains in gym Santos (undisclosed) trained indoors during Wednesday's session, according to Laurel Pfahler of Queen City Press.

Impact Santos picked up a knock during his debut for FCC and has already missed one game, the derby loss to Columbus on Sunday. Once fit, he's sure to get plenty of starting chances alongside Brandon Vazquez and Brenner. That may not come as soon as Saturday against Nashville unless he makes serious progress in his recovery in the next couple days.

JULY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Junior Moreno - Back in training Moreno (leg) was a full participant in Wednesday's training session, according to Laurel Pfahler of Queen City Press.

Impact Moreno is on track to return soon after missing almost two months with a leg injury. Should he be able to play Saturday against Nashville, it may not be much more than an appearance off the bench, though he'll soon compete with Obinna Nwobodo and Allan Cruz for starting spots in defensive-midfield.

JULY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Roman Celentano - Concedes two against Crew Celentano conceded two goals and made two saves during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Columbus.

Impact Celentano gave up two goals on set pieces as he went a fifth straight game without victory (four draws, one loss). He's done well with 42 saves in 14 starts this season, but without the club's top attackers playing and some disappointing showings in defense, Celentano doesn't hold great value. Up next is a visit from Nashville, which have scored 27 goals in 21 matches so far.

JULY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Arquimides Ordonez - Takes three shots in loss Ordonez took three shots (one on goal) in 35 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Columbus.

Impact Ordonez has made seven appearances as a sub this season and finally seems to be taking on a bigger role with the first team. Whether or not this translates into starts will take more time to determine but for now, this is a positive development for Ordonez.

JULY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Hagglund - Concedes yellow card in loss Hagglund conceded a yellow card and made two interceptions during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Columbus.

Impact Hagglund was lucky to not concede a handball for a penalty during the contest as well, though he's now gone five straight matches without a clean sheet or victory (four draws, one loss). We'll see how things play out against Nashville, which have scored 27 times in 21 matches so far.

JULY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yuya Kubo - Shotless in loss Kubo logged two inaccurate crosses during 55 minutes of Sunday's 2-0 loss to Columbus.

Impact Kubo has started in three of the last four matches but taken just one shot in that time. He had a couple of good chances to make an impact, but it seems like he's still struggling to find his rhythm after getting inconsistent minutes in May and June. Up next is a visit from Nashville, which have conceded 27 goals in their first 21 matches.

JULY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Barreal - Logs nine crosses in loss Barreal created two chances from nine crosses (two accurate) and took two shots (one on goal) during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Columbus.

Impact Barreal kept his team in the contest through a hard-working performance, but the lack of a true striker was again exposed with multiple chances missed throughout the night. Up next is a visit from Nashville, which have conceded 27 goals through their first 21 matches.

JULY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Vazquez - Creates three chances in loss Vazquez created three chances from two crosses (two accurate) and put one shot off target during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Columbus.

Impact Vazquez wasn't able to score for a third straight game and the opportunities he did get weren't converted in the end. He's still in the midst of a good run of form as he's gone no more than one game without a goal or an assist since Mar. 13. Keeping that streak up could be a challenge against Nashville, which have conceded the third-fewest goals to forwards in the league.

JULY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alvas Powell - Plays off bench in loss Powell (undisclosed) played 21 minutes off the bench in Sunday's loss against Columbus.

Impact Powell was back in the squad Sunday after missing the prior two matches with a minor issue. He opened the season as a regular, but injuries have kind of derailed that role and he has just one start across the last seven matches. He'll continue to fight for minutes with Raymond Gaddis going forward at right-back or even as a wing-back.

JULY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Calvin Harris - Gets minutes Sunday Harris played seven minutes off the bench in Sunday's match against Columbus.

Impact Harris had been out since May because of a leg injury and then he had to wait on a new green card. He's appeared in every match in which he was available this season, starting two of them, one of which he scored and managed a couple shots on target as an attacking winger.

JULY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

FC Cincinnati catches whiplash in first glimpse of Columbus Crew's new addition, 'Cucho' FC Cincinnati lost their first game in two months after Columbus's new winger Cucho Hernandez opened scoring with a header in the 16th minut...

JULY 18, 2022 • CINCINNATI.COM

Live updates | Obinna Nwobodo captains FC Cincinnati at Columbus Crew in 'Hell is Real' derby Calvin Harris and Alec Kann returned to FC Cincinnati's dress list for the match.

JULY 17, 2022 • CINCINNATI.COM

Preview, prediction: FC Cincinnati, Columbus Crew gird for latest chapter of \ The \

JULY 16, 2022 • CINCINNATI.COM

Hell is Real "bragging rights" enter new territory for Columbus Crew, FC Cincinnati | MLSSoccer.com Need any perspective on how big Sunday’s Hell is Real match is? Just ask Columbus Crew head coach Caleb Porter, whose team will welcome FC C...

JULY 16, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Hernandez leads the Columbus Crew against Cincinnati

Cucho Hernandez leads the Columbus Crew into a matchup with Cincinnati following a two-goal showing against D.C

JULY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

FC Cincinnati's Luciano Acosta suspended for incident with referee | MLSSoccer.com The MLS Disciplinary Committee has issued one suspension and several fines after Week 19 of the 2022 season. Luciano Acosta suspended, fined...

JULY 15, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM