MATT MIAZGA NEWS

Plans to start work Miazga (knee) is scheduled to make a return to the grass with light work next week, reports Laurel Pfahler of the Queens City Press.

Impact Miazga underwent PCL surgery back in June, not being able to hit the grass since. Since the defender is schedule to return to the grass next week, he is on the right track to be fit for the start of the 2025 campaign, which will also be his final year his contract with Cincinnati.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

FC Cincinnati D Matt Miazga (knee) out for season FC Cincinnati center back Matt Miazga will miss the rest of the season following knee surgery.The 2023 MLS Defender of the Year was injured...

JUNE 27 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Done for season Miazga underwent a successful reconstructive surgery on his PCL and is done for the season, according to his club.

Impact Miazga's season has been ended prematurely, as after injuring his knee, it is now known he will be sidelinded due to surgery. This is a brutal blow for the team, as he has been a regular starter this campaign, having not missed a start when available. Nick Hagglund will likely take his spot while he is out, as Miazga will start his recovery work as sson as possible to be fit for the start of the next season.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

Set for knee surgery Miazga will undergo knee surgery and has no timetable for his return, manager Pat Noonan told Laurel Pfahler of The Queen City Press on Friday. "There'll be a surgery, but the exte...

Impact Miazga suffered an injury during the 4-2 win over San Jose on June 15, and while the injury was initially designated as a laceration, it seems the issue is far more complicated than initially expected. Cincinnati is unaware of a potential time, so Miazga seems set for an extended spell on the sidelines. The center-back had been a regular for Cincy before suffering the injury, starting in each of his 16 appearances so far in the 2024 MLS season. Nick Hagglund is expected to see more time as a starter going forward.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Wednesday Miazga (laceration) won't play Wednesday against Philadelphia, manager Pat Noonan told media Monday.

Impact Noonan added that there's potential for a long-term absence for the center-back, but further tests will be needed to understand how long he'll be sidelined. Miazga has been Cincinnati's best defender this season, and his absence comes at a bad time for the team since Cincinnati will also miss Miles Robinson to USMNT duty for the 2024 Copa America.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Injury in victory at San Jose Miazga was stretchered from the field after a collision between his left knee and the post caused a laceration on his leg in Saturday's 4-2 victory at San Jose. He has received sti...

Impact Miazga will need to make a quick recovery if he is to be available for Wednesday's game against Philadelphia after he received a laceration to his left leg. It took several minutes for the 2023 Defender of the Year to be removed from the field after a clash with the post following a slip. According to reports, he has now received stitches to the laceration at a local hospital.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Makes rare mistake Miazga registered an own goal and one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 victory over St. Louis City SC.

Impact Miazga recorded an own goal to ruin his chance for a clean sheet Saturday. Nevertheless, he is still one of the leagues best defenders with 35 clearances in the last six matches, upping his average oer game to 4.5.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Active on both ends Saturday Miazga recorded two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Orlando City SC. He also added three clearances and one tackle en route to keeping a clean sheet.

Impact Miazga was solid defensively and also posed a threat in the final third via set-piece situations. Even though Miazga has taken multiple shots in each of his last three appearances, it's worth noting most of his value should continue to be tied to what he can do on the defensive end of the field. He has racked up three or more clearances in each of his 10 appearances this season.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four clearances Miazga recorded four clearances during Saturday's 2-1 win over RBNY.

Impact Miazga continues to get consistent minutes with Cincinnati, playing in every minute of the six games featured in. He brings his average clearances per match to four, while also averaging two tackles per contest as well.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Dominant in win Miazga had five tackles (two won) and six clearances in Sunday's 2-1 victory against New England Revolution.

Impact Miazga continues to be one of the league's best defenders, having started the three straight matches since returning from suspension. He's already recorded 14 clearances, seven tackles, three blocks while holding on to one clean sheet.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Serves suspension Miazga has completed his suspension and is set to be an option for Saturday's trip to Chicago.

Impact Miazga was given a lengthy suspension after storming the ref's room following the win against RBNY last season. He will be in line to make his season debut in the starting XI, after having had an upstanding 2023 season with 29 starts in 29 appearances, totaling an assist with 147 clearances while also winning MLS defender of the year.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

MLS says its has reduced the suspension of FC Cincinnati defender Matt Miazga by one game

Major League Soccer says it has reduced the suspension of FC Cincinnati defender Matt Miazga from three games to two

FEBRUARY 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

ASN: Pepi's defining moment could open doors, Miazga suspended, busy Thursday, & more Ricardo Pepi's big goal wasn't just important for PSV, it was what the El Paso native needed to build trust for a bigger role. Meanwhile, Ma...

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • AMERICANSOCCERNOW.COM

Handed three match suspension Miazga was handed a three match suspension after an off the field action following the match against the Red Bulls, per the Athletic.

Impact Miazga's season comes to an end after his actions following the win against the Red Bulls back on Nov 4. He ends the year with a total of 147 clearances, 29 blocks and 11 clean sheets. This comes after starting all 29 games played during her first full season in Cincinnati. In his absence, Alvas Powell will continue to take his place at center back alongside Yerson Mosquera and Ian Murphy for the remainder of the playoffs.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

FC Cincinnati’s Matt Miazga suspended 3 games and fined by MLS for misconduct after a match

FC Cincinnati defender Matt Miazga was suspended three matches and fined an undisclosed amount Wednesday by MLS for misconduct.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

FC Cincinnati's Miazga suspended 3 games and fined by MLS for misconduct after a match

FC Cincinnati defender Matt Miazga was suspended three matches and fined an undisclosed amount Wednesday by MLS for misconduct following a game against the New York Red Bulls on No...

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLS suspends FC Cincinnati defender Matt Miazga | MLSSoccer.com The MLS Disciplinary Committee has suspended FC Cincinnati defender Matt Miazga for three matches and issued an undisclosed fine for his mis...

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Miazga suspended 3 games for ref confrontation The 2023 MLS Defender of the Year will miss the Eastern Conference final and MLS Cup, should FC Cincinnati advance.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Clears suspension Miazga clears his one match suspension and will be eligible for Saturday's Eastern Conference finals versus Columbus.

Impact Miazga's upstanding season earned him the MLS defender of the year award during his first full season with the club. He has averaged about five clearances per game while completing 11 clean sheets in 29 games, all of them coming as starts.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

FC Cincinnati's Matt Miazga is MLS Defender of Year Oct 29, 2023; Cincinnati, OH, USA; FC Cincinnati defender Matt Miazga (21) heads the ball against the New York Red Bulls during the first ha...

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Cincinnati's Miazga wins MLS Defender of the Year Miazga has appeared in 27 regular-season games and two playoff games with Cincinnati this season.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

FC Cincinnati's Matt Miazga named 2023 MLS Defender of the Year | MLSSoccer.com Matt Miazga's 2023 season is one for the history books, as FC Cincinnati's center back has been named MLS Defender of the Year.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Eight clearances in win Miazga blocked a shot, made an interception and eight clearances during Saturday's shootout win over the New York Red Bulls. Miazga also picked up a second yellow card and will be...

Impact Miazga was a part of the Cincinnati back four which allowed one goal in regulation, leading the team with eight clearances. The center back also stepped up and converted his attempt in the shootout helping to lead Cincinnati into the next round of the playoffs.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

FC Cincinnati's "vocal leader": Matt Miazga blends worldly lessons with hometown swagger | MLSSoccer.com When Matt Miazga is asked about the keys to FC Cincinnati’s success in 2023, he starts with the kind of answers you might expect. The 28-yea...

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Helps Cincinnati to clean sheet Miazga blocked a shot, made an interception, a tackle and three clearances during Sunday's 3-0 win over New York Red Bulls.

Impact Miazga helped Cincinnati keep a clean sheet while tying for the team-high with one interception in the match. Miazga has helped Cincinnati keep a clean sheet in two of their last three matches with Sunday's win being an excellent start to their playoff campaign.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE