IAN MURPHY NEWS

On bench Saturday Murphy (hip) is on the bench in Saturday's game against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Murphy will be available for the first time since August. 17, increasing his side's depth behind current starters Rob Holding and Rafael Santos at center- and left-back, respectively. The 25-year-old should be in contention for the final regular-season weeks, though he may only be reliable for defensive output, having failed to score or assist in 16 league appearances this year.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Minnesota Murphy (hip) is out for Saturday's clash with Minnesota, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Murphy isn't going to be an option for Saturday's clash as he struggles with a hip problem. The defender has gone unused in the last four matches, but started three straight prior to that. His usage has come due to injuries in the starting XI and shifts in formation. His next chance to return is an Oct. 4 trip to Salt Lake.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in loss Murphy registered one cross (zero accurate) and one tackle in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Murphy made a single tackle and registered just one cross Saturday. It was a quiet day for the defender, who failed to accomplish much during the one-sided loss. Murphy will likely remain a low-impact defense option moving forward.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Rapids collect Chidozie Awaziem, Ian Murphy in trade with FC Cincinnati The Colorado Rapids announced a trade to acquire Chidozie Awaziem and Ian Murphy from FC Cincinnati on Monday, adding two defenders to stren...

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Traded to Colorado Murphy was traded to Colorado Rapids from FC Cincinnati, the club announced.

Impact Murphy is set to join Colorado after three solid seasons with Cincinnati, where he featured in at least 27 games per season and logged nearly 2,300 minutes this year. He contributed 39 tackles, 30 interceptions, and 61 clearances in 31 matches this season. His arrival at Colorado addresses a major defensive need for a team that conceded 60 goals last season. While Colorado impressed offensively, scoring 61 goals, close to the top three in the Western Conference, defensive improvements are essential. Murphy's addition should strengthen their backline and help reduce goals conceded moving forward.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back from suspension Murphy is back from a one-game suspension and should be eligible to face Minnesota on Wednesday.

Impact Murphy will add some much-needed depth at the back, and since he's been a steady presence on Cincinnati's defensive line, he should jump right back into the starting lineup.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set for suspension Murphy (suspension) had one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 4-1 victory over CF Montreal. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 40th minute, which means he'll be suspend...

Impact Cincinnati is quite thin in terms of defensive depth, so missing Murphy ahead of the derby isn't a positive sign for their chances of securing the three points in a new edition of "Hell Is Real." Murphy will be eligible to return for the matchup against Minnesota on Sep. 18, and Chidozie Awaziem could emerge as his potential replacement to face the Crew after the international break.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

FC Cincinnati sign D Ian Murphy to extension FC Cincinnati signed defender Ian Murphy to a contract extension through the 2026 season.The deal announced Thursday includes an option for...

AUGUST 1, 2024 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Pens extension Murphy has signed a new two and a half year contract extension, with a club option for 2027.

Impact Murphy has been part of the team since 2022, having been a starter in the back line ever since. He's collected 57 starts in 78 appearances, over two and half seasons, totaling 174 clearances and 90 tackles. This campaign, Murphy is averaging about 2.4 clearances per game, keeping five clean sheets in 23 appearances for FCC.

AUGUST 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plays full game against Atlanta United Murphy had four clearances and four interceptions in Wednesday's 1-0 victory versus Atlanta United.

Impact Murphy had a good defensive performance and also made 42 passes. Over the last five games, he has accumulated 12 clearances, eight interceptions, and five tackles.

MAY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Maintains starting role Murphy set new career-highs for starts and minutes with 21 starts in 2023.

Impact Murphy may not have been the first name on the team sheet, but when fit Murphy certainly made an impact and saw big minutes. He set new career-highs in most stats and nearly reached 2,000 minutes for the first time. Barring signings elsewhere Murphy projects for a similar role in 2024.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet on Saturday Murphy recorded one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Atlanta United.

Impact Murphy started nine of the last 12 matches played, recording 23 clearances and 17 tackles (eight won) in that span. Prior to this, the defender had only started eight of his previous 11 games to open up the campaign.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eligable for return Murphy was handed just a one-match suspension and is eligible to return for Saturday's match against Nashville.

Impact Murphy has been given the opportunity to start at center back of late, but will have to continue to prove himself to keep a permanent place over Alvas Powell. The defender will have to work on his average clearances, which is only at 1.2 in 11 appearances thus far.

JULY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets sent off again Murphy registered one tackle (one won), two clearances and one interception in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Charlotte FC. He picked up two yellow cards and was sent off in the 75th...

Impact Murphy was shown is second red card in a row and could be set for a longer suspension, pending on a ruling from the MLS disciplinary committee. He's started seven of the last eight matches, but could be replaced by Raymon Gaddis permanently if he keeps this up.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Can return from suspension Murphy will be available for selection in next weekend's clash against Charlotte FC after serving a red card suspension.

Impact Murphy missed Saturday's draw with the Revolution after getting sent off in the previous game, but he's likely to plug back into the XI at the expense of Raymon Gaddis in the back-three to face Charlotte next weekend.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off against D.C. Murphy was shown a red card in the 79th minute of Saturday's defeat against D.C. United following a foul on Taxiarchis Fountas for his second booking of the game. He made a block,...

Impact Murphy returned from a minor knock to start Saturday's game, but he'll now be suspended for next weekend's clash with the Revolution after getting sent off against D.C. Yerson Mosquera (not injury related) should return to the team and replace Murphy in the back-three for the match.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes lineup Murphy is in the starting XI for Wednesday's clash with Toronto.

Impact Murphy avoids a long-term injury and is back in the lineup Wednesday. He's gotten the start four out of the last five matches, totaling eight tackles and five interceptions in that span.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids injury designation Murphy (undisclosed) is absent from the Cincinnati injury report for Wednesday's clash with Toronto.

Impact Murphy is absent from the injury report after coming off with an undisclosed issue against Vancouver. The defender has started four of the last six match with Nick Hagglund (hamstring) sidelined. With Hagglund expected to return Wednesday Murphy will likely be back on the bench.

JUNE 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against Vancouver Murphy was subbed out of Saturday's draw against the Whitecaps in the 68th minute after suffering an apparent injury.

Impact Murphy has started four of Cincinnati's last six league games mostly due to a hamstring injury for Nick Hagglund, but he'll now be questionable himself after picking up a potential injury on Saturday.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ends season as backup Murphy scored one goal and kept three clean sheets in 28 MLS appearances (17 starts) during his rookie campaign out of Duke University.

Impact Murphy was in and out of the starting lineup this season as he rotated with Nick Hagglund, Geoff Cameron, Tyler Blackett and Matt Miazga in Cincinnati's back-three. But the 22-year-old could become a regular in the XI for 2023 following the departures of Cameron and Blackett.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with groin injury Murphy missed Tuesday's training session due to a groin injury ahead of Saturday's match against Atlanta United, according to Laurel Pfahler of Queen City Press.

Impact Murphy probably needs to miss this weekend's game at the least as he works on his fitness. He left after halftime during Saturday's 3-1 win over Philadelphia and Tyler Blackett could take his place in the lineup.

AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Toronto Murphy scored a goal and made four clearances in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Toronto FC. He also made a block and an interception in the match.

Impact Murphy opened the scoring Saturday from a set piece routine, and he looked good in defense after suffering a knock against LAFC last weekend. This was the 22-year-old's first MLS goal, and he'll have a quick turnaround before Wednesday's home rematch versus Toronto.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

FC Cincinnati's Ian Murphy scores his first MLS goal! ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

APRIL 30, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Murphy and Acosta score, Cincinnati holds off Toronto FC 2-1

Ian Murphy and Luciano Acosta scored and Cincinnati held off Toronto FC 2-1 on Saturday to open a home-and-home series

APRIL 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Comes off injured against LAFC Murphy was subbed out of Sunday's defeat against LAFC in the 67th minute after suffering an apparent injury. He made four clearances and an interception in the match before being t...

Impact It is unclear whether Murphy will be forced to miss additional game time due to his potential injury, but the 22-year-old out of Duke University has already started three games in his rookie season for Cincinnati.

APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE