JUNIOR MORENO NEWS

Returns to MLS Moreno has agreed to a deal with Houston through 2024, with a club option for 2025.

Impact Moreno left Cincinnati last season to Saudi Pro side Al Hazem, where he made 14 appearances while averaging about three duels won and five recoveries per game. The midfielder will be able to bring depth to the attack, especially with Hector Herrera back on the injured list four Houston.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Assists with lone chance created Moreno had an assist with his lone chance created while taking one shot during Sunday's 3-0 win over New York Red Bulls.

Impact Moreno set up Alvaro Barreal in the 23rd minute assisting the opening goal of the match. The assist was Moreno's first goal involvement since August despite starting nearly every match for Cincinnati.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs in two clearances Moreno registered two clearances in Saturday's 3-0 victory over Charlotte FC.

Impact Moreno recorded just two clearances against Charlotte Saturday. In his last six matches, the midfielder has registered a goal and an assist with six tackles (two won), six clearances and four blocks.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Moreno scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) in Saturday's 3-0 victory against New York City FC.

Impact Moreno got his fourth goal of the season to further extend his career high of goals for a single season. In the last five league matches, the midfielder has totaled six tackles (four won), five interceptions and five clearances.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three clearances on day Moreno had three clearances in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Charlotte FC.

Impact Moreno returned to the lineup and completed three clearances Saturday. In the last six matches, the midfielder has totaled a goal with five tackles (three won) five interceptions and five clearances.

JULY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Moreno is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Charlotte FC

Impact Moreno will make his first start since June 11 after missing the last three matches with a leg injury. He's started 17 of the 18 matches played thus far, totaling three goals and one assist.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from injury report Moreno (leg) was removed from the Cincinnati injury report for Saturday's trip to Charlotte.

Impact Moreno was absent from the injury report after making a full return to training earlier in the week. The midfielder has missed three matches in a row with the leg injury but seems set for a return to the pitch Saturday. If deemed fully fit Moreno would likely return straight to the heart of the midfield.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in full training Moreno (leg) returned to team training with FC Cincinnati on Wednesday, Enquirer Sports' Pat Brennan reports ahead of the Charlotte FC match this weekend.

Impact Moreno has missed his side's last three league games sine returning from the June international window with a leg injury, but he's progressing well in his recovery and might be available to return to the squad against Charlotte on Saturday.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training individually Moreno (leg) was doing individual work off to the side at FC Cincinnati's training on Tuesday, the Queen City Press' Laurel Pfahler reports.

Impact Moreno has missed his club's last two games after picking up a leg injury during the June international window. Marco Angulo has been starting in his place alongside Obinna Nwobodo in midfield.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with muscle injury Moreno picked up a strain while on international duty with Venezuela last week and will need to be assessed ahead of the MLS clash against D.C. United this weekend, Laurel Pfahler...

Impact Moreno didn't feature in either of Venezuela's international friendlies during the June window, but he picked up a muscular injury prior to the second match and is now uncertain for Cincinnati's league game on Saturday.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from injury report Moreno (international duty) is absent from the Cincinnati injury report for Wednesday's clash with Toronto.

Impact Moreno is absent from the injury report and could be available for selection. The midfielder has been a constant in the center of the park with 15 starts in and just one appearance off the bench. The midfielder has earned three goals and one assist in 2023.

JUNE 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Receives national team call Moreno might be questionable for next week's MLS clash against Toronto FC after getting called up by the Venezuelan National Team for upcoming friendlies on June 15 and 18.

Impact Moreno has started 15 of Cincinnati's 17 league matches this season in midfield, but his status might be uncertain for the Toronto game next week just a few days after his final friendly with Venezuela during this June window.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores winner versus Columbus Moreno scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-2 victory versus Columbus Crew.

Impact Moreno scored the winning goal Saturday, a 67th minute strike assisted by Yuba Kubo to give his side the 3-2 lead. It was the only shot he took in the match to go with two interceptions and one drawn foul in his 89 minutes of action.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in win Moreno made a block, a clearance and an interception in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Inter Miami. He also created a chance and won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Moreno returned to the starting lineup in midfield for Cincinnati on Saturday as his side shut out Miami.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returning from national team Moreno (not injury related) is back in training with FC Cincinnati, the Queen City Press' Laurel Pfahler reported Thursday. He is expected to be available for selection in Saturday...

Impact Moreno had started each of Cincinnati's first four MLS matches this season tallying two goals and an assist before missing last weekend's win over Nashville while away on international duty. He should return to the XI over Malik Pinto in midfield against Miami on Saturday.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moreno leads Cincinnati against Nashville

Junior Moreno leads Cincinnati into a matchup with Nashville after a two-goal showing against the Chicago Fire

MARCH 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets national team call Moreno has been called up by the Venezuelan National Team for upcoming international friendlies on March 24 and 28.

Impact Moreno has tallied two goals and an assist across his last two appearances for Cincinnati, but he will miss Saturday's MLS clash against Nashville SC while on international duty and he may be questionable for the Miami match on April 1 as well. Marco Angulo is likely to continue in midfield for the game in Moreno's absence, with Luciano Acosta also likely to return to the XI after recovering from an injury.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets brace against Chicago Moreno scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 3-3 draw against Chicago Fire.

Impact Moreno drilled the back of the net twice by minute 87 to give Chicago Fire second thoughts about claiming three points from the matchup.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Santos, Moreno rally Cincinnati to 3-3 draw with Chicago

Sergio Santos and Junior Moreno scored goals three minutes apart late in the second half to rally FC Cincinnati to a 3-3 draw with the Chicago Fire

MARCH 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records assist against Seattle Moreno assisted a goal and won one of one tackles in Saturday's 1-0 victory against the Sounders.

Impact Moreno recorded his first assist for Cincinnati on Saturday as he set up Brenner's winning goal against the Sounders.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati holds on for 1-0 victory over Sounders

Brenner Souza da Silva scored in the 63rd minute and Roman Celentano made it stand up as FC Cincinnati blanked the Seattle Sounders 1-0

MARCH 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Has quiet game in draw Moreno completed 48 passes in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Orlando City.

Impact Moreno has continued 2023 as a starter alongside Luciano Acosta and Obinna Nwobodo in midfield, but Yuya Kubo and new signing Marco Angulo are likely to continue pushing for a spot in the XI as the season progresses.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid first season in Cincinnati Moreno scored two goals in 29 MLS appearances (27 starts) in midfield for FC Cincinnati.

Impact Moreno immediately broke into Cincinnati's XI after arriving via trade from D.C. United in February, despite missing about a month with a leg injury he suffered in June. The 29-year-old will want to continue alongside Obinna Nwobodo in midfield in 2023.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates chance in win Moreno created a chance and made four clearances in Saturday's 3-1 victory against the Union. He also made an interception in the match.

Impact Moreno has started two games in a row for Cincinnati since returning from a leg injury that kept him out for more than a month, but he seems to have recovered his starting spot in midfield alongside Obinna Nwobodo now that he's back.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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