FC CINCINNATI NEWS

New York Red Bulls visit Cincinnati after shutout victory

A game after shutting out Sporting Kansas City 1-0, the New York Red Bulls visit Cincinnati

JULY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Calvin Harris - Training individually Harris (not injury related) was doing individual work with FC Cincinnati on Thursday, Laurel Pfahler of Queen City Press reports.

Impact Harris has finally returned to Cincinnati after missing about two months, first with a leg injury and then while waiting on a new green card. He will be questionable to make his return to the pitch Saturday against the Red Bulls.

JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

FC Cincinnati midfielder Luciano Acosta named June Player of the Month | MLSSoccer.com FC Cincinnati midfielder Luciano Acosta has added an individual accolade to his standout 2022 season, garnering MLS Player of the Month hono...

JULY 6, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Roman Celentano - Five saves in tie Celentano made five saves but conceded two goals during Sunday's 2-2 tie against New England.

Impact Celentano had a decent performance making five saves but allowing two goals scored against. The goalkeeper has stepped in for the injured starter, Alec Kann, but needs to keep improving in order to remain in the starting XI for the rest of the 2022 season.

JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luciano Acosta - Assist in tie Acosta recorded an assist and created two chances during Sunday's 2-2 tie against New England.

Impact Acosta delivered an assist in the 73rd minute to create an equalizer for the Cincinnati squad. With six goals and six assists in 18 appearances, Acosta has proved to be one of the top players for Cincinnati and will likely keep his status if he remains in top form for the remainder of the 2022 season.

JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brenner - Goal in tie Brenner scored a goal on six shots (two on target) during Sunday's 2-2 tie against New England.

Impact Brenner scored a goal in the 73rd minute to erase the slight lead away from New England. With five goals and two assists in only seven starts, Brenner has proved to be a viable player for the Cincinnati squad and will likely find himself as a key starter for the remainder of the 2022 season.

JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Calvin Harris - Expected to return soon Harris (not injury related) is expected to return to Cincinnati this week, Laurel Pfahler of Queen City Press reported Tuesday.

Impact Harris has missed FC Cincinnati's last four MLS games while waiting for a new green card, but it seems the situation is close to being settled. Harris has started just two games this season, lining up once on each wing.

JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati patriots: People face trials and tribulations, but find ways to love their country FC Cincinnati notables, veterans and other Cincinnati residents discuss what it means to be a patriot.

JULY 4, 2022 • CINCINNATI.COM

Alec Kann - Out with illness Kann is missing Sunday's clash against the Revolution as he's currently in the health and safety protocols, Laurel Pfahler of the Queen City Press reports ahead of the game.

Impact Kann was back on the bench during the mid-week draw with NYCFC after missing more than two months with a lower body injury, but he is forced to miss out again Sunday due to illness. Kenneth Vermeer is the backup goalkeeper to Roman Celentano for the match.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brenner and Cincinnati visit the New England Revolution

Brenner leads Cincinnati into a matchup with the New England Revolution following a three-goal showing against New York City FC

JULY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

FC Cincinnati: Playoff push could persuade club to make personnel moves Now, at the exact midway point in the 2022 campaign, FC Cincinnati (7-7-2, 24 points) finds itself sitting sixth place in the Eastern Confer...

JULY 1, 2022 • CINCINNATI.COM

Brandon Vazquez - Assists in home draw Vazquez assisted one goal from two chances created, took three shots (two on target), sent in one accurate cross and made one clearance in Wednesday's 4-4 draw to NY City FC.

Impact Vazquez assisted Brenner's second goal in the 30th minute to give them the early 3-0 lead, but they couldn't hold it and settled for the home draw in the end. The forward now has four assists in the season, to go with eight goals. He will now look to get on the scoresheet again at New England on Sunday.

JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brenner - Scores hat-trick versus NY City Brenner scored three goals from five shots in Wednesday's 4-4 draw to NY City FC, while also picking up a yellow card.

Impact Brenner scored his first hat-trick in two seasons in the MLS, but they couldn't earn three points at home. The forward now has four goals in the season, all of them in his last two starts, while also receiving his second yellow card. He will look to keep things rolling when they visit New England on Sunday.

JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luciano Acosta - Scores and assists twice in draw Acosta scored one goal from three shots and assisted twice from five chances created in Wednesday's 4-4 draw to NY City FC.

Impact Acosta had a great outing and scored the opener in the 15th minute, before assisting Brenner twice, once in each half -- but it wasn't enough to earn the home win. The midfielder now has six goals and five assists in the season. He will look to keep the momentum at New England on Sunday.

JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Roman Celentano - Saves PK in draw Celentano made two saves, including one penalty kick, during Wednesday's 4-4 draw to NY City FC.

Impact Celentano had a game to forget, allowing four goals at home as they ended up with the draw, but he at least saved a penalty kick in the proccess. The goalkeeper tied his most goals conceded in a game in the season so far, while still having three clean sheets in 10 starts. He will now look to bounce back at New England on Sunday.

JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MLS Footnotes: Jesús Ferreira is close to his World Cup dream

Barring a drastic change in form, Jesús Ferreira will likely be on the plane to Qatar. Doug McIntyre discusses Ferreira's strong case.

JULY 1, 2022

Brenner displays grit, shows promise for FC Cincinnati going forward Brenner's hat trick and three goals, on top of two waived, displays the grit, aggression FCC needs. There's promise in their future if he st...

JUNE 30, 2022 • CINCINNATI.COM

Leagues Cup Showcase to feature FC Cincinnati, Nashville SC, Real Salt Lake against Liga MX clubs | MLSSoccer.com Major League Soccer and Liga MX are facing off in Ohio, Tennessee and Utah. The two leagues announced Thursday the addition of three matches...

JUNE 30, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Obinna Nwobodo - Picks up yellow card in draw Nwobodo made a block, two interceptions and won two of six tackles in Wednesday's 4-4 draw against NYCFC. He also picked up his fifth booking of the season, meaning he will be susp...

Impact Wednesday's game was a wild affair from start to finish, but Nwobodo will now miss the next one due to yellow card accumulation. He has started eight consecutive MLS games in midfield for Cincinnati, but Yuya Kubo will be the likely candidate to replace him in the lineup as Junior Moreno (leg) is still dealing with an injury.

JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alvas Powell - Back in training Powell (illness) returned to full training with FC Cincinnati on Tuesday, Laurel Pfahler of Queen City Press reports.

Impact Powell missed last week's win over Orlando due to illness, but he has now cleared the health and safety protocols and should be available for selection in Wednesday's clash against NYCFC. He will want to take back his starting spot at right-back from Raymon Gaddis once he's back at full fitness.

JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Raymon Gaddis - Keeps clean sheet in win Gaddis won two of three tackles in Friday's 1-0 victory against Orlando City.

Impact Gaddis has started Cincinnati's last two MLS games at right wing-back as Alvas Powell has been in the league's health and safety protocols. He will presumably return to the bench once Powell is fit again.

JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati faces New York City FC after shutout victory

A game after shutting out Orlando City 1-0, Cincinnati faces New York City FC

JUNE 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dominique Badji - A few weeks away from return Badji (leg) is still a few weeks away from making his return from injury, Cincinnati manager Pat Noonan said Monday.

Impact Badji missed Friday's win over Orlando with a leg injury he suffered the previous weekend against the Union, and he seems set to miss a few more games as he recovers. Noonan has changed formations in his absence, using an attacking three of Brenner, Brandon Vazquez and Alvaro Barreal, with Luciano Acosta (illness) likely to return to that group once he's back at full fitness, and Raymon Gaddis -- or Alvas Powell (illness) -- in at right wing back ahead of a back-three.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE