FC CINCINNATI NEWS

Allan Cruz - On bench Saturday Cruz (leg) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Philadelphia.

Impact Cruz returns to the bench after making his way back to training earlier in the week. The midfielder suffered a leg injury earlier in the season, picking up a serious strain in April. Cruz will hope to test the leg at match pace late on in the match Saturday.

JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Blackett - Starting Saturday Blackett (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Philadelphia.

Impact Blackett is in the starting XI after missing most of the international break with a knock. The defender returns at the first chance after the break and should be fully fit and ready to go.

JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Obinna Nwobodo - Started five straight Nwobodo has started five straight games since joining FC Cincinnati, tallying 31 totals and creating a single chance.

Impact Nwobodo has been a nailed-on starter from his second match in Cincinnati onwards. The midfielder has been a resolute part of the starting XI, not getting forward frequently but serving as a stout holding midfielder and consistently breaking up play. Across those five starts he has gone 85 minutes or more in four of them, and has averaged over five tackles per game, filling the stat sheet. Nwobodo could face a new task with Junior Moreno (knock), his defensive midfield partner so far, questionable for Saturday's trip to Philadelphia.

JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moreno and Cincinnati visit the Philadelphia Union

Junior Moreno leads Cincinnati into a matchup with the Philadelphia Union after a two-goal showing against CF Montreal

JUNE 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alec Kann - Late test against Philly Kann (lower body) has been training and will be a late decision for Saturday's trip to Philadelphia, reports Laurel Pfahler of Queen City Press.

Impact Kann has been out two months, so it's not expected he'll be in the starting XI after this recent update. He is the No. 1 when healthy and will likely be back in the XI for the team's next match with Roman Celentano set for at least one more start before Kann is ready to feature.

JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Junior Moreno - Dealing with knock Moreno was not training with FC Cincinnati on Wednesday as he's recovering from an injury he suffered in training last week, Laurel Pfahler of the Queen City Press reports.

Impact Moreno has started all 14 of his side's MLS games this season, but he will be questionable for Saturday's clash against the Union due to this knock. Haris Medunjanin is an option who could replace him in defensive midfield if necessary, as well as Yuya Kubo (illness) and Allan Cruz (leg) if they are fit enough themselves.

JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yuya Kubo - In health and safety protocols Kubo has entered the league's health and safety protocols, Laurel Pfahler of the Queen City Press reported Wednesday.

Impact Kubo made two bench appearances before the June international break after recovering from a foot injury that had kept him out for four MLS games, but he has now contracted an illness that has placed him in the health and safety protocols. There is a chance he'll be cleared by Saturday's clash against the Union, but if not then he'll want to return for the Orlando City game on June 24.

JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luciano Acosta - Out of health and safety protocols Acosta (illness) has cleared the league's health and safety protocols, Pat Brennan of Enquirer Sports reported Tuesday.

Impact Acosta has been one of Cincinnati's most valuable players this season, having started all 14 of the team's MLS games with five goals and two assists recorded from attacking midfield. He wasn't in training with the team on Tuesday, but he should be fit and available for Saturday's clash against the Union.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Mines - Spotted on stationary bike Mines (ankle) was working on a stationary bicycle in training with FC Cincinnati on Tuesday, Laurel Pfahler of the Queen City Press reports.

Impact Mines underwent ankle surgery in early April and was initially expected to miss six months. He is making progress with his recovery, as evidenced by this appearance at team training, but he still likely has a long road to go.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Allan Cruz - Back in full training Cruz (leg) returned to full training with FC Cincinnati on Tuesday, Laurel Pfahler of the Queen City Press reports.

Impact Cruz hasn't featured in MLS since April due to at first a family matter and then a leg injury, but he has returned to the squad this week and could be fit enough to be available for selection in Saturday's clash against the Union.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alec Kann - Training with team Kann (lower body) was back in full training with FC Cincinnati on Tuesday, Laurel Pfahler of the Queen City Press reports.

Impact Kann has been out since mid-April with a lower body injury, but he's back with the team now and could be available for selection in Saturday's clash against the Union. He will likely take over from Roman Celentano in goal once he's fit enough.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 13, 2022 • PENNLIVE.COM

Calvin Harris - Waiting on green card Harris is back in the United Kingdom while he waits for a new green card, Laurel Pfahler of QueenCityPress reported Monday.

Impact Harris has missed FC Cincinnati's last three MLS games, at first with a minor leg injury and then while he awaits an updated immigration status. He will be questionable to return by Saturday's MLS clash against the Union.

JUNE 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 10, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

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JUNE 10, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Luciano Acosta - In health and safety protocols Acosta has entered the league's health and safety protocols, Pat Brennan of Enquirer Sports reported Wednesday.

Impact Acosta has been a key man this season for Cincy, starting in all 14 MLS games and tallying five goals and two assists so far, but he's dealing with a setback due to illness at the moment. He still has some time to recover before the next match against the Union on June 18.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Allan Cruz - Training individually Cruz (leg) was training off to the side with Cincinnati on Wednesday, Laurel Pfahler of the Queen City Press reports.

Impact Cruz has been limited to just three appearances this season due to a variety of ailments and family matters, but he is recovering from the latest knock on his leg and will want to rejoin the squad whenever he's fit enough.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ronald Matarrita - Training individually Matarrita (ankle) was doing individual work with FC Cincinnati on Wednesday, Laurel Pfahler of the Queen City Press reports.

Impact Matarrita has been out since the March international break when he suffered an ankle injury that required surgery to repair. The initial timetable for his recovery was six months, so even though his sighting this week is encouraging, he is still likely a long ways away from fitness.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alec Kann - Training individually Kann (lower body) returned to training with FC Cincinnati on Wednesday, Laurel Pfahler of the Queen City Press reports.

Impact Kann has missed his side's last seven MLS games with a lower body injury he picked up in mid-April, but he is making progress with his recovery. Roman Celentano will continue in goal until he's fit enough to return.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alvas Powell - Takes shot in loss Powell (undisclosed) took a shot on target and won three of four tackles in Saturday's 4-3 defeat against CF Montreal. He also made three clearances and an interception in the matc...

Impact Powell was an injury question heading into Saturday's match, but he was able to start and play 75 minutes at right back. He should be good to go for the Philadelphia clash after the international window on June 18.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Roman Celentano - Concedes four in loss Celentano made one save and conceded four goals during Saturday's 4-3 loss against Montreal.

Impact Celentano didn't have any blunder but the fact that he could made just one save and was beaten twice each half dragged down his fantasy value here. With just two saves and seven goals conceded over the last two matches, the goalkeeper will try to bounce back during Jun. 18 visit to Philadelphia.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luciano Acosta - Provides assist in loss Acosta provided an assist, created two chances, sent in three inaccurate crosses, made two tackles (both won), drew four fouls and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 4-3 los...

Impact Acosta had another great performance and his usual creativity this time led to Cincinnati's second goal as he escaped free from the left flank before setting up Alvaro Barreal. Over his last nine starts, the playmaker scored five goals, made one assist and had three secondary assists to his account. Acosta will try to keep up with the strong play during Jun. 18 visit to Philadelphia.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Barreal - Scores in loss Barreal scored a goal off his lone shot, created three chances, sent in seven crosses (four accurate), made five tackles (four won) and drew two fouls during Saturday's 4-3 loss ag...

Impact Barreal had another great performance here, scoring his side's second goal with a one-timed shot from inside the box in the 52nd minute and always creating dangerous plays from the left flank. That's now back-to-back matches with a goal for the winger and he'll try to make it three in-a-row during Jun. 18 visit to Philadelphia.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Vazquez - Provides assist in loss Vazquez provided an assist, had five shots (one on target) and created two chances during Saturday's 4-3 loss against Montreal.

Impact Vazquez was one of Cincinnati's best players here as he assisted Junior Moreno for the opening goal of the match and was involved in many other dangerous plays, which included pacing all players in shots attempted. With seven goals and three assists over 13 appearances this season, Vazquez will try to remain productive during Jun. 18 visit to Philadelphia.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE